How to Hire a Bounty Hunter

Conduct a formal interview with prospective bounty hunters, just as you would if you were hiring an employee to work in your business. Check references, education and previous experience that may help you make a decision.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Check to see if the bounty hunter you're considering is a licensed private investigator in your state. Be advised that not all states require a bounty hunter to hold a private investigator's license, but many do.
2. Find out if the bounty hunter has taken further educational courses relating to bail enforcement.
3. Know the standard fees for paying a bounty hunter. Expect to pay 10 percent of the total bond for a same-state capture and 20 percent if the bounty hunter has to go out of state.
4. Discuss previous job history with the bounty hunter, including previous experience, percentages of successful captures and a list of who she works with such, as bail bondsmen.
5. Ask what talents a particular bounty hunter has that makes him right for the job, such as martial arts training, completing the police academy or anything else that would make him a qualified candidate.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the bounty hunter isn't employed as a police officer. In most cases, a police officer is banned by law from working as a bounty hunter. If your bounty hunter is a police officer, investigate further to ensure you're following proper procedures.