{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"996.420","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 996.420","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 14. OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS [989. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-14"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Bonds and Undertakings [995.010. - 996.560.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-14/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 14. Liability of Principal and Sureties [996.410. - 996.495.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-14/chapter-2/article-14"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) A surety on a bond given in an action or proceeding submits itself to the jurisdiction of the court in all matters affecting its liability on the bond.</p><p>(b) This section does not apply to a bond of a public officer or fiduciary.</p>","text":"(a) A surety on a bond given in an action or proceeding submits itself to the jurisdiction of the court in all matters affecting its liability on the bond. (b) This section does not apply to a bond of a public officer or fiduciary.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/liability-of-principal-and-sureties-996-420","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}