How to Become a Bounty Hunter in Florence, Alabama

The rules and regulations revolving around becoming a bounty hunter in Florence, Alabama, are the same as those involved in becoming a bounty hunter anywhere in Alabama. Bounty hunters in Alabama are, under the law, referred to as "Professional Bondsmen." Becoming a bounty hunter can be a profitable career move.

Instructions

1. Save up enough money. In order to become a bounty hunter in Florence, or anywhere else in Alabama, you'll need to save up enough money to grant people bail bonds. At a very base level you should have about $40,000 dollars of start-up money saved or available to you from a financier. Without this money, you won't be able to become a Professional Bondsman.

2. Reside in Alabama legally for 3 years. This is a safe amount of time, with the way that Alabama's laws are written, for one to argue successfully that they are a long-term resident of Alabama and are therefore eligible to become a bounty hunter there.

3. Get a gun. Bounty hunter work is a dangerous form of employment and many of the people you'll be apprehending will be both armed and dangerous. It is in your best interest to purchase a firearm for self-protection and also get a concealed weapons permit in Alabama that will allow you to carry your firearm on your person while in the line of duty.

4. Maintain a clean record. In order to become a bounty hunter in Florence, Alabama you'll have to sign a written statement to the effect that you haven't been convicted of any felonies or "a crime involving moral turpitude." In other words, you'll need to vouch for the fact that you are of good character and are not, yourself, a criminal.

5. Apply for a position as a professional bondsman. This can be done through your local courthouse and will carry a nominal filing fee.

6. Begin to post bail bonds to those who apply.

Tips & Warnings

• When choosing applicants for bail bonds, choose the least violent offenders possible, especially if you're new to bounty hunting.

• In order to have arrest authority a bounty hunter in Alabama must first apply through the court and ask for permission. Make sure to do this in order to avoid serious legal repercussions and possible grounds for a lawsuit.

• Do not lie on your written statement. Doing so will be considered perjury and can carry serious consequences.

• Don't be overly violent when making an arrest. Bounty hunters do not enjoy the same level of legal protection that police officers and officers of the court do, so avoid physical violence when possible to avoid potential legal problems.