2025 Latest NC Bail Bondsman Exam Prep 200
questions and Correct Answers/ North Carolina Bail
Bondsman 2025-2026 Test Prep Qs and As
What official is elected head of the NC department of insurance - ANSWER-
Wayne Goodwin
All bondsman must complete ___ hours of continuing education unless 65 years or
older and licensed for 15 years. - ANSWER-3 hours
What are the 3 areas of bail bonds law - ANSWER-Chapter 15A Article 26
Chapter 58 Article 71
NC administrative code
If there is a conflict between the areas of bail bond law, what is the order of
authority - ANSWER-15A article 26
Chapter 58 Article 71
NC admin code
What NC agency is in charge of regulating bail bondsman and runners -
ANSWER-NC Department of Insurance
What persons are prohibited from becoming licensed bail bondsman or runners -
ANSWER-Sheriff
Deputy sheriff
Law enforcement officer
Attorney
pg. 1
,Parole officer
Probation officer
Jailer
Assistant jailer
Employee of the general courts of justice
Other public employee assigned to criminal justice
Nor the spouse of such person
What are the five dates listed on the front of a bond forfeiture notice? - ANSWER-
Date of bond
Date of failure to appear Date issued
Final judgment date
Date notice given
What are the ways a person can promise to be in court - ANSWER-Unsecured
bond
Premium secured
Cash deposit-full amount of the bond`
Mortgage
Least one solvent surety- 2 or more persons can combine incomes
What is the purpose of collateral - ANSWER-Protect the bondsman from loss in
the event of a forfeiture
What are types of collateral - ANSWER-Money or negotiable instrument
Personal property, cars, etc (moveable)
pg. 2
,Real property, houses, buildings (nonmoveable)
Indemnity agreements, a civil contract basically a promissory note
How much collateral can a bondsman take - ANSWER-Up to 100% of the bond
Where must collateral be stored - ANSWER-trust account in NC bank
Separate from personal or business account
Trust account funds shall be funds collected as collateral on bail bonds only
The trust account funds are not to be commingled with other funds
The collateral funds must be deposited in trust account within 2 banking days after
receipt
How is property collateral stored - ANSWER-Bondsman is liable for any damages
Must be returned in the same condition
Bondsman using collateral other than paying forfeiture may be held civil and
criminally liable
How should collateral be returned - ANSWER-In the same condition it was
received in.
WIthin 15 days.
Failure to return collateral can lead to revoked license
Failure to return collateral in excess of $1500 can lead to criminal charges
How long does the surety have to return the principal - ANSWER-150 days
What are the reasons to have a forfeiture set aside - ANSWER-1)FTA been set
aside by the court and order for arrest has been recalled
pg. 3
, 2) charges for which the defendant has bonded have been disposed by the court
other than the dismissal with leave.
3)defendant has been surrendered by surety
4)Def. served with order for arrest for the FTA
5) def. died
6)Def. is incarcerated in NC or U.S.
Where do the three copies of the bond forfeiture notice get copied to - ANSWER-
School board attorney, D.A., Clerk of court
What is needed to file a forfeiture of bond - ANSWER-Motion and Certificate of
service
How many motions is allowed within the 150 days - ANSWER-1
Anytime before the expiration of 150 days, the defendant, surety, professional
bondsman, runner for a professional bondsman, or surety bondsman for an
insurance company may make a ______ ______ that the forfeiture to be set aside -
ANSWER-Written motion
What happens after you file a motion for a forfeiture to be set aside - ANSWER-If
the DA, school board attorney objects to the motion, there will be a hearing within
30 days afterthought objection is filed where the defendant was bonded to appear.
The court will not set aside a forfeiture if a bondsman signs a bond for a defendant
- ANSWER-Who has already failed to appear twice in the case for which he was
charged and the bondsman had actual notice of the defendants prior failures to
appear
pg. 4
questions and Correct Answers/ North Carolina Bail
Bondsman 2025-2026 Test Prep Qs and As
What official is elected head of the NC department of insurance - ANSWER-
Wayne Goodwin
All bondsman must complete ___ hours of continuing education unless 65 years or
older and licensed for 15 years. - ANSWER-3 hours
What are the 3 areas of bail bonds law - ANSWER-Chapter 15A Article 26
Chapter 58 Article 71
NC administrative code
If there is a conflict between the areas of bail bond law, what is the order of
authority - ANSWER-15A article 26
Chapter 58 Article 71
NC admin code
What NC agency is in charge of regulating bail bondsman and runners -
ANSWER-NC Department of Insurance
What persons are prohibited from becoming licensed bail bondsman or runners -
ANSWER-Sheriff
Deputy sheriff
Law enforcement officer
Attorney
pg. 1
,Parole officer
Probation officer
Jailer
Assistant jailer
Employee of the general courts of justice
Other public employee assigned to criminal justice
Nor the spouse of such person
What are the five dates listed on the front of a bond forfeiture notice? - ANSWER-
Date of bond
Date of failure to appear Date issued
Final judgment date
Date notice given
What are the ways a person can promise to be in court - ANSWER-Unsecured
bond
Premium secured
Cash deposit-full amount of the bond`
Mortgage
Least one solvent surety- 2 or more persons can combine incomes
What is the purpose of collateral - ANSWER-Protect the bondsman from loss in
the event of a forfeiture
What are types of collateral - ANSWER-Money or negotiable instrument
Personal property, cars, etc (moveable)
pg. 2
,Real property, houses, buildings (nonmoveable)
Indemnity agreements, a civil contract basically a promissory note
How much collateral can a bondsman take - ANSWER-Up to 100% of the bond
Where must collateral be stored - ANSWER-trust account in NC bank
Separate from personal or business account
Trust account funds shall be funds collected as collateral on bail bonds only
The trust account funds are not to be commingled with other funds
The collateral funds must be deposited in trust account within 2 banking days after
receipt
How is property collateral stored - ANSWER-Bondsman is liable for any damages
Must be returned in the same condition
Bondsman using collateral other than paying forfeiture may be held civil and
criminally liable
How should collateral be returned - ANSWER-In the same condition it was
received in.
WIthin 15 days.
Failure to return collateral can lead to revoked license
Failure to return collateral in excess of $1500 can lead to criminal charges
How long does the surety have to return the principal - ANSWER-150 days
What are the reasons to have a forfeiture set aside - ANSWER-1)FTA been set
aside by the court and order for arrest has been recalled
pg. 3
, 2) charges for which the defendant has bonded have been disposed by the court
other than the dismissal with leave.
3)defendant has been surrendered by surety
4)Def. served with order for arrest for the FTA
5) def. died
6)Def. is incarcerated in NC or U.S.
Where do the three copies of the bond forfeiture notice get copied to - ANSWER-
School board attorney, D.A., Clerk of court
What is needed to file a forfeiture of bond - ANSWER-Motion and Certificate of
service
How many motions is allowed within the 150 days - ANSWER-1
Anytime before the expiration of 150 days, the defendant, surety, professional
bondsman, runner for a professional bondsman, or surety bondsman for an
insurance company may make a ______ ______ that the forfeiture to be set aside -
ANSWER-Written motion
What happens after you file a motion for a forfeiture to be set aside - ANSWER-If
the DA, school board attorney objects to the motion, there will be a hearing within
30 days afterthought objection is filed where the defendant was bonded to appear.
The court will not set aside a forfeiture if a bondsman signs a bond for a defendant
- ANSWER-Who has already failed to appear twice in the case for which he was
charged and the bondsman had actual notice of the defendants prior failures to
appear
pg. 4
