California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 14 — Of Miscellaneous Provisions, Chapter 2 — Bonds and Undertakings, Article 11 — Release or Substitution of Sureties on Bond Given in Action or Proceeding, Section 996.110
(a) A surety on a bond given in an action or proceeding may at any time apply to the court for an order that the surety be released from liability on the bond.
(b) The principal on a bond may, if a surety applies for release from liability on a bond, apply to the court for an order that another surety be substituted for the original surety.
(c) The applicant shall serve on the principal or surety (other than the applicant) and on the beneficiary a copy of the application and a notice of hearing on the application. Service shall be made not less than 15 days before the date set for hearing.
Notes
Allows a surety on an action or proceeding bond to seek release from liability at any time and allows the principal to seek substitution of another surety in response. Requires the applicant to serve the other principal or surety and the beneficiary with the application and hearing notice at least 15 days before the hearing.
Use as reference
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