In Re Application of N.W. Bail Bonds

LEHMAN, Justice.

[¶ 1] This is an appeal from the partial forfeiture of a surety bond. We reverse and remand.

ISSUES

[¶ 2] Appellant Northwest Bail Bond, Inc. (Northwest) states the issue as follows:

Whether the District Court's decision to forfeit $5,000.00 of the $7,500.00 surety bond ... constituted an abuse of discretion.

Appellee State of Wyoming (State) phrases the issue in this manner:

Did the district court patently abuse its discretion in partially granting Northwest's motion to set aside the bail bond forfeiture?

FACTS

[¶ 3] Kristopher Bull (Bull) was scheduled to attend a probation…