This chapter shall not affect the negotiation through a licensed broker or agent for, nor the execution or delivery of an undertaking of bail, executed by an insurer for its insured under a policy of automobile insurance or of liability insurance upon the automobile of the insured, nor shall this chapter affect the negotiation for, or the execution or delivery of an undertaking of bail or bail bond which is authorized by Part 5, Division 2 of this code.

(Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 361.)

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Terms Used In California Insurance Code 1800.5

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • 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. See California Insurance Code 1800.4
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