All South Bonding Co., Inc. v. State

ON REHEARING

This court sua sponte withdraws the opinion heretofore entered in this case on July 9, 1986, and substitutes this opinion therefor.

At issue is the duration of an appearance bond under Alabama law. The bonding company appeals, contending its obligation as surety on a bond was discharged by the plea of guilt and sentencing of the accused. In view of § 15-22-51 (b), Code of Alabama 1975, which permits the continuance of a bond until the disposition of a probation application, we affirm the trial court's order of final forfeiture and hold appellant liable on the bond.

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