California § 995.020 - The provisions of this chapter apply to a bond or undertaking executed, filed, po
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§ 995.020. The provisions of this chapter apply to a bond or undertaking executed, filed, po
(a) The provisions of this chapter apply to a bond or undertaking executed, filed, posted, furnished, or otherwise given as security pursuant to any statute of this state, except to the extent the statute prescribes a different rule or is inconsistent. (b) The provisions of this chapter apply to a bond or undertaking given at any of the following times: (1) On or after January 1, 1983. (2) Before January 1, 1983, to the extent another surety is substituted for the original surety on or after January 1, 1983, or to the extent the principal gives a new, additional, or supplemental bond or undertaking on or after January 1, 1983. Except to the extent provided in this section, the law governing a bond or undertaking given before January 1, 1983, is the law applicable to the bond or undertaking immediately before January 1, 1983, pursuant to Section 414 of Chapter 517 of the Statutes of 1982. (c) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a bail bond or an undertaking of bail.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 995.020
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 995.020 cover?
Section 995.020 ("The provisions of this chapter apply to a bond or undertaking executed, filed, po") 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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