North Carolina § 58-71-35 - Forfeiture of bail.
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§ 58-71-35. Forfeiture of bail.
Except for bonds issued to secure the return of a motor vehicle subject to forfeiture in accordance with G.S. 20-28.3(e), the procedure for forfeiture of bail shall be that provided in Article 26 of Chapter 15A of the General Statutes and all provisions of that Article shall continue in full force and effect. At any time before execution is issued on a judgment of forfeiture against a principal or his surety, the court may direct that the judgment be remitted in whole or in part, upon such conditions as the court may impose, if it appears that justice requires the remission of part or all of the judgment. History (1963, c. 1225, s. 8; 1975, c. 619, s. 1; 1998-182, s. 17.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 58-71-35 cover?
Section 58-71-35 ("Forfeiture of bail.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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