State v. Rakina

MARTIN (Robert M.), Judge.

The purpose of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-544, which regulates the forfeiture of bonds in criminal proceedings, is to establish “an orderly procedure for forfeiture.” Id., (Official Commentary). After entry of judgment of forfeiture, subsections (e) and (h) provide two situations in which the court is authorized to order remission. Subsection (e) provides:

At any time within 90 days after entry of the judgment against a principal or his surety, or on the first day of the next session of court commencing more than 90 days after the entry of the judgment, the court may…