State v. Sponheim

This is an appeal by the state from an order of the trial court remitting the forfeiture of a bail bond. After full consideration of the record and briefs we are convinced that the state’s contention has merit. We reverse.

After the defendant, for whom appellee James L. Sponheim was acting as surety, failed to appear in court as required, the court entered an order forfeiting a $2500 bail bond. Subsequently, on March 15, 1977, the court entered judgment on the forfeiture and the clerk of the court served a copy of the judgment by mail on appellee the next day. Appellee satisfied the judgment…