Section 1800.4 Of Chapter 7. Bail Licenses From California Insurance Code >> Division 1. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 7.
1800.4
. As used in this chapter, the term "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.