77-20-502. Time for bringing defendant to court -- Defendant in custody in another jurisdiction -- Notice to prosecuting attorney.
(1) If notice of a defendant's failure to appear is emailed to a surety under Section, the surety may bring the defendant before the court, or surrender the defendant into the custody of a county sheriff within the state, within 180 days after the day on which the defendant failed to appear in court as required. 77-20-501 A forfeiture action may not be brought during the 180-day time period described in Subsection. (1)(a)
(2) A surety may request an extension of the 180-day time period in Subsectionif the surety within that time: (1) files a motion for extension with the court; and mails the motion for extension and a notice of hearing on the motion to the prosecuting attorney.
(3) The court may extend the 180-day time period in Subsectionfor no more than 30 days if: (1) the surety has complied with Subsection; and (2) the court finds good cause.
(4) If a surety is unable to bring a defendant to the court because the defendant is and will be in the custody of authorities of another jurisdiction, the surety shall: notify the court and the prosecuting attorney; and provide the name, address, and telephone number of the custodial authority.