Bail Bonds Bail Bond Policy 4

Question 1

What is a bounty hunter, also called in many states?

Accepted Answer

A bail enforcement agent or fugitive recovery agent

Answer

A court bailiff

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A parole officer

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A probation supervisor

Question 2

Which factor does a bail agent most heavily weigh when deciding whether to write a bond?

Accepted Answer

The defendant's flight risk and ability to pay or provide collateral

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The defendant's astrological sign

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The arresting officer's name

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The weather on the court date

Question 3

Which states have largely banned commercial bail bonding?

Accepted Answer

Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, and Wisconsin

Answer

Texas and Florida

Answer

All 50 states

Answer

California and New York only

Question 4

What is 'cash bail' as opposed to a surety bond?

Accepted Answer

The full bail amount paid directly to the court by the defendant or family

Answer

A loan from the bail agent

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A 10% fee paid to the agent

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A government-funded release program

Question 5

Under most policies, what happens to the premium if the defendant attends every court date and the case ends?

Accepted Answer

The premium remains the agent's earned fee and is not refunded

Answer

It is fully refunded by the agent

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Half is refunded

Answer

It converts into court credit

Question 6

What is a 'payment plan' in a bail bond policy?

Accepted Answer

An arrangement to pay the premium in installments over time

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A plan to pay the court directly

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A refund schedule

Answer

A discount for early court appearance

Question 7

If collateral is required and the bond is forfeited and unpaid, what can the agent do with that collateral?

Accepted Answer

Liquidate it to cover the forfeited bond amount

Answer

Return it to the defendant immediately

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Donate it to the court

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Hold it indefinitely without action