6-28/420.40 Undertaking Not Required



Under the following circumstances, a bond or undertaking is not required and the property shall be immediately released as if a bond were filed upon receipt of a court order:

  • The defendant is a government entity which is exempt from the requirements to give an undertaking (CCP 995.220)
  • If the plaintiff waives the bond requirement (or consents to a lesser amount) (CCP 995.230)
  • The defendant is indigent (CCP 995.240