People v. Harbin

The case at bar presents one pertinent inquiry not heretofore addressed in this state. We must decide the force and effect of a bail bond provision which allows the surety’s discharge without delivery of the principal.

The facts giving rise to this appeal are relatively straightforward. On December 14, 1974, International Fidelity Insurance Co., Inc., (hereafter International) filed a bail bond recognizance assuring the appearance of Walter T. Harbin at any and all arraignments, hearings, motions, preliminary examinations and trials (including any adjournments and continuances) in both…