California § 1800.4 - As used in this chapter, the term

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§ 1800.4. As used in this chapter, the term

As used in this chapter, the term “bail bond” includes any contract not executed by a surety insurer for or method of release of person arrested or confined on account of any actual or alleged violation of the provisions of any law of this or any other State or of any municipality in the State of California, including any release by means of cash or other property deposited in lieu of bail under the provisions of sections 1295 and 1298 of the Penal Code whereby the attendance in court when required by law and obedience to orders and judgment of any court by the person released is guaranteed.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1800.4 cover?

Section 1800.4 ("As used in this chapter, the term") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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