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Index to the Public Official Bonds of Sonoma County, California, 1850-1892

Index to the Public Official Bonds of Sonoma County, California, 1850-1892

Lovejoy, Steven

Paperback

Genealogy & HeraldryRegional: West

ISBN10: 0788458051
ISBN13: 9780788458057
Publisher: Heritage Books Inc
Published: Mar 22 2019
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.33 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English

Bonds guaranteeing the faithful performance of the duties of their offices have been required of Californian public officials since the formation of the state. One of the first statutes passed by the California legislature was An Act Concerning the Official Bonds of Officers, which set out the basic law governing bonds of both state and county public officials. Before taking office, a public official, known as the principal of the bond, was required to pledge a certain amount of money, $100 to $100,000 depending on the office, which would be forfeited to the State of California should the public official not faithfully perform the duties of his or her office. Two or more other persons, the sureties of the bond, usually the principal's friends or family, were required to pledge at least an equal amount. After approval by the County Court Judge (later the Superior Court Judge or Judges), the bonds were filed and recorded in the office of the County Clerk or Recorder.

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