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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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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.
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my bail go revoked and I hit the bail bondsman's car in the process
To become a bail bondsman, one typically needs to meet specific requirements set by the state, such as completing a training program, passing a licensing exam, and meeting any other state-specific criteria. Additionally, having a background in finance, law enforcement, or criminal justice can be beneficial. It's important to research and understand the regulations and licensing requirements in the state where you plan to work as a bail bondsman.
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.
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.
Only residents of Indiana may become licensed commercial bail bond agents.
To become a bail bondsman, you typically need to have a certain amount of money set aside as collateral, which can range from 5,000 to 50,000 depending on the state. This money is used to secure the bonds you will be issuing.