(a) An undertaking to keep the peace is forfeited by the commission by the defendant of any offense upon the person or property of another, which may be ascertained by a jury, without the conviction of the defendant therefor, in the circuit court on 10 days' notice to the parties against whom the forfeiture is sought.
(b) On a forfeiture of an undertaking to keep the peace, the court may remit any portion of the amount specified therein, according to the circumstances of the case.