The court shall inquire into the truth of the facts stated in the petition and hear the proofs and allegations of the petition. If satisfied that the petitioner is the lawful owner of the bond described in the petition, that it has been lost or destroyed and can not after due diligence be found, and that no sufficient cause has been shown why a new bond to replace it should not be issued, the court shall make an order requiring the legislative body to issue and deliver, or cause to be issued and delivered, to the petitioner a new bond in place of the lost or destroyed bond, upon the petitioner giving such an undertaking to the legislative body as the court directs.

(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 517, Sec. 258.)