PHIPPS, Judge.
The state appeals an order of the superior court releasing the surety from liability on a criminal appearance bond even though the principal on the bond failed to appear for trial. After considering evidence introduced at a hearing, the court released the surety from liability under OCGA § 17-6-31(d)(2) based on findings that the principal had been committed to and released from jail under a false name and that the surety had acted with due diligence...
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