14-5412. Terms and requirements of
bonds
A. The following requirements and provisions apply to any bond required under
section 14-5411:
1. Unless otherwise provided by the terms of the approved bond, sureties are
jointly and severally liable with the conservator and with each other.
2. By executing an approved bond of a conservator, the surety consents to the
jurisdiction of the court which issued letters to the primary obligor in any proceeding
pertaining to the fiduciary duties of the conservator and naming the surety as a party
respondent. Notice of any proceeding shall be delivered to the surety or mailed by
certified mail to the address listed with the court at the place where the bond is filed
and to the address as then known to the petitioner.
3. On petition of a successor conservator or any interested person, a proceeding
may be initiated against a surety for breach of the obligation of the bond of the
conservator.
4. The bond of the conservator is not void after the first recovery but may be
proceeded against from time to time until the whole penalty is exhausted.
B. No proceeding may be commenced against the surety on any matter as to which an
action or proceeding against the primary obligor is barred by adjudication or limitation.
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