How to Be a Bail Bondsman
Bail bondsmen who write bonds and front money for the release of people being held on criminal charges. They stake their own funds, or the funds of their company, and get a certain percentage back on their investment. They also often hire bounty hunters, or act in that capacity themselves, to track down and apprehend fugitives who flee while out on bail.
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Instructions
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Check the laws of the state where you intend to work as a bail bondsman. Some states, such as Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon and Wisconsin, do not allow commercial bail at all, so it is not possible to pursue this career path in these areas. For further information about the laws of other states, visit: www.bailyes.com/baillawsbystate.htm.
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Contact the department of insurance for your state and ask for information about this career path and a listing of what schools might have bail-bond information, and about getting a limited surety agent's license.
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Attend all classes mandated by the state to work as a bail bondsman.
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Take the final tests needed in order to receive the appropriate licensing within the state.
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Submit copies of the newly acquired licensing information, along with personal information, to the department of insurance for the state.
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Tips & Warnings
The work of a bail bondsman can be very dangerous at times, since they will deal with those accused of crimes on a regular basis.
