You do not need to take any specific courses to become a bail bondsmand in New York. You do, however, need to pass a written examination.
In order to become a bail bondsman you need to receive your bail bondsman license and take certain exams and need to be approved by the insurance department to be a recognized bail bondsman.
Bail bondsman are regulated by each state. In most states the minimum age to become a licensed bail bondsman is 18.
Only residents of Indiana can be legally licensed as a bail bondsman.
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eHow.com has a good article on the steps to take to become a Bail Bondsman. Here is a link to the page: http://www.ehow.com/how_1000708_become-bail-bondsman.html
my bail go revoked and I hit the bail bondsman's car in the process
Yes, a bail bondsman can travel to other states to apprehend fugitives. The courts, in fact, expect a bail bondsman to do exactly that when necessary.
You can find a bail bondsman very easily. Look in your local yellow pages or superpages.com under bail bonds. You will find numerous names to select from. www.bailbond.com has a national directory.
Only residents of Indiana may become licensed commercial bail bond agents.
No. When posting bail (bond) you pay a bondsman an amount negotiated usually 10% of the total bail amount. Example $50,000 bail, you pay the bondsman $5,000 then put up co-lateral worth $50,000 and the bondsman is the one to pay the State/Court the balance. If the person on bail forfeits (skips out) on the bail then the collateral becomes property of the bondsman. The original $5,000 is how the bondsman earns his living.
In most states the licensing of bail bondsman is done through the Department of Insurance of that state. I would start there when seeking any information.
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