How to Become a Bounty Hunter in Washington State
Becoming a bounty hunter is a difficult but rewarding career choice. In the state of Washington, you will be required to not only gain licensure as a bounty hunter, but also as a bail bondsman. The addition of the bounty hunting license allows you the chance to recover funds if your defendant jumps bail. Here are the steps to becoming a bounty hunter in the state of Washington.
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Provide evidence that you have experience or education of bail bonds procedures. This can include courses or work experience. Make sure you have a list of all your references ready. Work experience with a Washington state bail bonds agent is preferable.
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Provide knowledge of criminal and civil law. This may mean you will need to pass an exam or interview. You may also be required to prove your knowledge of Washington state laws regarding bail bonds and bail recovery, so review these as well (see Resources below).
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Show proof of your identity and age. There is a minimum age requirement of 21 years old to be a bounty hunter. You must also prove that you are a Washington state resident, so a valid Washington driver's license would be your best form of identification.
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Demonstrate evidence that you have proper firearms training, and are knowledgeable about what constitutes necessary force. This means you will need to provide a certificate of training, and possibly even need to pass a firearms qualifying round.
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Provide your firearms and concealed weapons permits and certificates to the court clerk and sheriff's office. You will need to keep these up to date and on file with the court in order to avoid any problems.
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You must show proof that you are under contract of a bail bonds agent in Washington. Freelance bounty hunting is illegal in the state of Washington.
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Network as much as possible and build a positive reputation in your field. Bail bond agents will look more favorably on bounty hunters who have a solid professional reputation (see Resources below).
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