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PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS 307-1062.34›TITLE 14. OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 989-1062.34›CHAPTER 2. Bonds and Undertakings 995.010-996.560›ARTICLE 11. Release or Substitution of Sureties on Bond Given in Action or Proceeding 996.110-996.150

§ 996.130

California Code of Civil Procedure · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(a) If a substitute surety is given, the substitute surety is subject to all the provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to the provisions governing insufficient and excessive bonds.

(b) Upon the substitution of a sufficient surety, the court shall order the release of the original surety from liability on the bond.

(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)

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