How to Become a Bounty Hunter in Georgia
Bounty hunting, otherwise known as bail recovery, is a challenging aspect of the bail bonds world. While bail bonding isn't considered an easy career choice, bail recovery provides the added asset of being able to chase down defendants and earn back any losses. States have different requirements, and within states counties often have additional requirements of their own. Here are the steps to becoming a bounty hunter in the state of Georgia.
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Legal Requirements for Becoming a Bail Bondman
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In order to be a bail bonds recovery agent, you must first be qualified as a bail bonds agent. The first requirement is that you be at least 18 years old.
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You must be a resident of Georgia for at least 1 year.
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You must not have been convicted of a felony or other crime that constitutes a crime of "moral turpitude."
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The final requirement is that you be approved by the sheriff and be in good standing with all laws in the county you choose to work in.
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Once you have met these requirements, contact the county clerk to apply.
Legal Requirement for Becoming a Bounty Hunter
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If you are 25 years old, you are required by the state of obtain a license. However, you can't obtain a license unless you are at least 21 years old. With this in mind, it may be advisable to get the license at 21, even though it is not required. A license can only help you in your quest for a bounty hunting career.
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Once again, you must not have been convicted of a felony or forcible misdemeanor.
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You must not have been hospitalized in the last 5 years in a mental hospital or drug or alcohol treatment facility.
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You must not have been convicted of the distribution, possession or use of a controlled substance.
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Contact the clerk in your county for the application procedures once you've made sure the above steps have been met.
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Once you become a bail recovery agent, you will need to keep up your licensing requirements by completing the necessary continuing education courses. You may want to consider joining a bail bonds association, as these often allow you the ability to network with other agents, and help keep up with your education requirements.
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Tips & Warnings
See the Resources section below for more information about becoming a bail recovery agent in Georgia.
You are embarking on a career that requires you to adhere to a number of legal provisions. Be careful, and always meet your legal obligations.
