SC BAIL BONDSMAN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Michael Wise - Answers :Current Director of SC DOI
Professional, Surety, Runner - Answers :What are the 3 types of bondman in SC
Accommodation Bondsman - Answers :The only bondsman that does not have to be
licensed by DOI
30 - Answers :Minimum age of the Director of DOI
15% - Answers :Maximum amount that you can charge for a bond
Principal - Answers :Party that has an obligation to fill
Custody - Answers :Formal holding of a defendant accused of a crime
Fugitive - Answers :Individual fleeing from custody
30 days - Answers :Upon receipt of notice of appointment, the commissioner must verify
the insurance producer is eligible for appointment within how many days?
Felony - Answers :Felony is the severity and types of crimes for which will be heard in
the circuit or general sessions court
Clerk of court - Answers :Who serves as the record keeping entity in the judicial system.
to file, and store all bond records.
Appearance Bond - Answers :bail bondsman may only execute appearance bonds.
Appeal - Answers :type of court appearance is utilized if the rulings, facts, or trial are
found to be unconstitutional.
30 days - Answers :A bail bondsman who has changed their residential address, mailing
address, and/or email must notify the director or his designee within __ ____days of
such change being made.
One year - Answers :A professional or surety bondsman or runner whose license has
been revoked cannot be issued another license for a period of ________ year and must
meet all requirements under this chapter prior to relicensing by the department.
5 years - Answers :A bail bondsman must maintain and keep their records for a
minimum of _____years
Judicial bonds - Answers :appearance, bail, ten-percent, property, and cash.
, Defendant application - Answers :This application shall serve as a contract between the
surety and defendant.
Premium - Answers :amount of money a bail bondsman may charge for services
rendered on a bail bond.
June 30 - Answers :All professional bondsman, surety bondsman, and runner licenses
expire annually on
appearance bond - Answers :allows the defendant to be released without increased
conditions of bail. Instead, the defendant must appear in court only as required.
SC DOI - Answers :is responsible for reviewing and approving company applications,
producer applications, and educational curriculums to be provided to prospective and
current insurance companies, insurance producers, and bail bondsman/runners to
ensure they meet the necessary qualifications and standards to operate in the state.
Attorney General - Answers :If the director or his designee believes a bail bondsman
has committed a criminal act he may forward the information to whom for investigation.
Surety Bond - Answers :guarantees an action will take place or the policy may be
collected upon by the obilgee, or the individual whom is guaranteed the action will take
place.
30 Hours - Answers :How many hours of education must be taken prior to be licensed
as a bondsman
8 hours - Answers :Number of hours of CE required annually
Unlimited - Answers :A surety bondsman may be appointed to represent how many
insurance carriers?
Clerk of court - Answers :who is the party responsible for accepting the monies due on a
forfeited bond upon consent or the issuance of judgement.
Written consent by the Surety - Answers :After conviction if the bond is to continue
_______ must occur.
180 days - Answers :A bondsman whose license has lapsed may reinstate that same
license if within 180 days they have paid the licensing fee, met the continuing education
requirements, and paid a fine set forth by the director or his designee.
Professional - Answers :_________ is a type of licensed bondsman who pledges their
own cash or approved securities to execute bail bonds.
Michael Wise - Answers :Current Director of SC DOI
Professional, Surety, Runner - Answers :What are the 3 types of bondman in SC
Accommodation Bondsman - Answers :The only bondsman that does not have to be
licensed by DOI
30 - Answers :Minimum age of the Director of DOI
15% - Answers :Maximum amount that you can charge for a bond
Principal - Answers :Party that has an obligation to fill
Custody - Answers :Formal holding of a defendant accused of a crime
Fugitive - Answers :Individual fleeing from custody
30 days - Answers :Upon receipt of notice of appointment, the commissioner must verify
the insurance producer is eligible for appointment within how many days?
Felony - Answers :Felony is the severity and types of crimes for which will be heard in
the circuit or general sessions court
Clerk of court - Answers :Who serves as the record keeping entity in the judicial system.
to file, and store all bond records.
Appearance Bond - Answers :bail bondsman may only execute appearance bonds.
Appeal - Answers :type of court appearance is utilized if the rulings, facts, or trial are
found to be unconstitutional.
30 days - Answers :A bail bondsman who has changed their residential address, mailing
address, and/or email must notify the director or his designee within __ ____days of
such change being made.
One year - Answers :A professional or surety bondsman or runner whose license has
been revoked cannot be issued another license for a period of ________ year and must
meet all requirements under this chapter prior to relicensing by the department.
5 years - Answers :A bail bondsman must maintain and keep their records for a
minimum of _____years
Judicial bonds - Answers :appearance, bail, ten-percent, property, and cash.
, Defendant application - Answers :This application shall serve as a contract between the
surety and defendant.
Premium - Answers :amount of money a bail bondsman may charge for services
rendered on a bail bond.
June 30 - Answers :All professional bondsman, surety bondsman, and runner licenses
expire annually on
appearance bond - Answers :allows the defendant to be released without increased
conditions of bail. Instead, the defendant must appear in court only as required.
SC DOI - Answers :is responsible for reviewing and approving company applications,
producer applications, and educational curriculums to be provided to prospective and
current insurance companies, insurance producers, and bail bondsman/runners to
ensure they meet the necessary qualifications and standards to operate in the state.
Attorney General - Answers :If the director or his designee believes a bail bondsman
has committed a criminal act he may forward the information to whom for investigation.
Surety Bond - Answers :guarantees an action will take place or the policy may be
collected upon by the obilgee, or the individual whom is guaranteed the action will take
place.
30 Hours - Answers :How many hours of education must be taken prior to be licensed
as a bondsman
8 hours - Answers :Number of hours of CE required annually
Unlimited - Answers :A surety bondsman may be appointed to represent how many
insurance carriers?
Clerk of court - Answers :who is the party responsible for accepting the monies due on a
forfeited bond upon consent or the issuance of judgement.
Written consent by the Surety - Answers :After conviction if the bond is to continue
_______ must occur.
180 days - Answers :A bondsman whose license has lapsed may reinstate that same
license if within 180 days they have paid the licensing fee, met the continuing education
requirements, and paid a fine set forth by the director or his designee.
Professional - Answers :_________ is a type of licensed bondsman who pledges their
own cash or approved securities to execute bail bonds.
