What is the test for a motion to vacate a bail bond for abuse?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Am. Sur. Co., B299187 (Cal. App. 2021):

We ordinarily review the trial court's ruling on a motion to vacate a bail bond forfeiture for abuse of discretion. (People v. Bankers Ins. Co. (2010) 181 Cal.App.4th 1, 5.) To the extent the ruling involves purely legal issues, including the interpretation

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of constitutional provisions, statutes, or the surety bond, our review is de novo. (People v. International Fidelity Ins. Co. (2010) 185 Cal.App.4th 1391, 1395; People v. Amwest Surety Ins. Co. (1997) 56 Cal.App.4th 915, 919.)

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