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What elected official is responsible for the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen?
The Chief Financial Officer
What Chapter of the Florida Statutes govern bail bondsmen?
Chapter 648
What is the most important obligation of a Ne Exeat bond?
Guarantees principal will not leave the state
Appellant
One who brings on appeal
Surety
One who guarantees the obligation of another
Ne Exeat
No exit
Writ
Any written order
Habeas Corpus
You have the body
Warrant
Written order for arrest
Supersedeas
You shall forebear
Forfeit
To surrender, give up as a penalty
Sufficiency
Ampleness, adequacy
Extradite
To deliver out
When attaching a power of attorney to the bond, what does the instrument pledge as security?
The surety company's assets
, What age does an applicant have to attain to become a limited surety in this state?
18
A misdemeanor is crime punishable by what maximum term in jail?
Less then 1 year
A felony is crime punishable by what term in Jail
More than one year to death
What is an obligee?
A party to a contract that is owed
Who is the obligee in a state bail bond?
The Governor
Who is the obligor in a state bail bond
The defendant
How many Criminal Defendant bonds are there?
7
What does Habeas Corpus Mean?
You have the body
What does an Extradition Bond guarantee?
Defendant will surrender if requested
Who is authorized by law to accept a criminal defendant's bond?
The Sheriff
Who is authorized by law to accept a federal bond?
The Clerk of the US District Court
Who is authorized by law to accept a supersedeas bond?
The clerk of the circuit court
What does a Limited Surety Agent pledge when posting a bond?
The insurance company's assets to the Governor
What residency requirement must be met before obtaining a Limited Surety License?
You must be a bona fide resident of the State of Florida