People v. Western Insurance

Opinion

LEVY, J.

—In this bail forfeiture action, appellant, Western Insurance Company (Western), challenges the trial court’s order denying its motion to vacate the forfeiture and exonerate bail. According to Western, the appearance period for the criminal defendant who fled to India should have been equitably tolled during the extradition process.

As discussed below, equitable tolling is not applicable to the bail bond forfeiture statutory scheme. Therefore, the judgment will be affirmed.

BACKGROUND

Western, through its agent, Aladdin Bail Bonds (Aladdin), posted a $50,000 bond to secure the…