People v. Philadelphia Reinsurance Corporation
The court held that California's Emergency Rule 9, which tolls statutes of limitations for civil causes of action during the COVID-19 pandemic, does not extend to the penal-code deadlines governing bail-bond forfe.
Date Filed: October 28, 2021
Case Name: People v. Philadelphia Reinsurance Corporation
Case Number: JAD21-08
Court: California Supreme Court
(‘The appellate court decides that California’s Emergency Rule\u202f9, which tolls statutes of limitations for civil causes of action during the COVID‑19 pandemic, does not apply to the penal‑code deadlines governing bail‑bond forfeiture and the filing of a surety’s motion to set aside that forfeiture. Accordingly, the trial court’s summary‑judgment entry and denial of Philadelphia Reinsurance Corp.’s motion to vacate the forfeiture are deemed timely and are affirmed. This holding limits the pandemic‑related tolling rule to true civil actions and preserves the strict procedural timelines that control criminal bail‑bond proceedings.’, ‘36be4eea’)
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