County of Los Angeles v. Allegheny Casualty Co.

Allegheny, through its agent, posted three bonds for the release of three defendants. Under Penal Code section 1305.4,1 a surety may move to extend a defendant's appearance period by 180 days upon a showing of good cause. The trial court granted an extension of 174 days, but denied a second extension motion. In this appeal, Allegheny argued that it was entitled to an extension for the remaining six days. The Court of Appeal held that more than 180 days had passed by the time of the hearing on Allegheny's second motion for extension and thus the trial court lacked the authority to order a further extension and properly denied the motion. Accordingly, the court affirmed the judgment. View "County of Los Angeles v. Allegheny Casualty Co." on Justia Law