my bail go revoked and I hit the bail bondsman's car in the process
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.
That's a private business deal between you and your bail bondsman. If the judge releases you, without bond, you will owe only the amount the bail bondsman charged for his services.
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.
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.
Only residents of Indiana can be legally licensed as a bail bondsman.
Bail bondsman are regulated by each state. In most states the minimum age to become a licensed bail bondsman is 18.
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The cast of The Bail Bondsman - 2005 includes: Chad Mathews as Sean Thomas
The first thing to do is contact a bail bondsman to find out the amount that is needed for bail. Once done, you must pay that amount to the bondsman and the bondsman will go to jail, pay the amount and that person will be released.
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A bail bondsman has the same authority to carry a gun as any other private citizen. No more, no less.
Yes, in fact the court expects the bail bondsman do just that.