People v. Campbell

VAN CISE, Judge.

The American Bonding Company, the surety on an appearance bond, appeals the denial of its motion for exoneration from liability and the entry of judgment in the full amount of the bond for non-appearance of the defendant, William Campbell. We reverse.

The surety executed a $1,200 bail bond for the release of defendant. When defendant failed to appear in court, as ordered, the court declared the bond forfeited and issued a citation to show cause why judgment should not be entered against the surety. See § 16-4-110, C.R.S. 1973 (1978 Repl. Vol. 8); Crim. P. 46(a)(9).

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