Answers (100% Correct Answers) Florida Bail Bonds Agent
License Exam 2025/ Fl Bail Bonds Test
Which of the following is correct regarding compensatory damages ? - ANSWER-compensatory
damages pay a victim for his loss
which of the following if any is correct regarding punitive damages? - ANSWER-punitive damages
are designed to punish the wrongdoer and set an example for others
which of the following is correct regarding international torts ? - ANSWER--a tort is civil wrong
committed against an individual
-one who commits a tort may be required to pay the medical bills of the victim
-one who commits a tort may be required to pay damages to the victim
-all of the above*
what situations satisfy an extradition bond and release the surety?
1. surrender of the defendant
2. determination that the defendant is not the person named in the warrant
3. if the arresting state decides not to honor the request for extradition - ANSWER-all of the above
which of the following is/are correct regarding criminal contempt?
i. it is contempt against the court
ii. it happens while the court is in session
iii. it is not a bailable offense
iv. examples include failure to obey the orders of the court (child support, restraining order) -
ANSWER-i, ii, iii
which of the following is/are guarantees provided in a civil contempt bond? - ANSWER-the
defendant will not depart the jurisdiction of the court without leave (permission)
what ways can a bail bond agent's license be issued?
,i. fugitive recovery agent
ii. professional bail bond agent
iii. limited surety agent - ANSWER-ii and iii
which if any is correct regarding limited surety agents? - ANSWER-they are backed up by an
insurance company
which is/are most correct regarding professional bond agents? - ANSWER--they are not backed up
by an insurance company
-they justify their suretyship with cash, cashiers, check or US postal money order
-they are independent business persons who take all the risks and recap all the profits
which is not a requirement to become a limited surety agent? - ANSWER-applicant must be age 21
or older
which is/are required to be eligible for bail bond licenser? - ANSWER--successfully complete 120
hour qualification course in criminal justice
-successfully complete department approved correspondence course
-pass the state exam for limited surety or professional bail bond agent
who is/are prohibited from holding an appt as a bail bond agent or from profiting directly or
indirectly from the bail bond business - ANSWER-jailers or employees of any jail
what is lying while under oath in a judicial proceeding called? - ANSWER-perjury
which term best defines the giving up of a known right? - ANSWER-waiver
which of the following is correct about an attorney-in-fact? - ANSWER-she/he is appointed by a
surety attorney-in-fact exam
what is the amount of the bond called? - ANSWER-the penal sum
, what can a licensed temporary limited surety agent do? - ANSWER-keep defendants of the agency
under surveillance
what is the surety's authorization to the department allowing a limited surety agent to write bonds
for them called? - ANSWER-appointment
what is the maximum time period that a temporary limited surety license can remain in force? -
ANSWER-18 months
how many hours weekly must an intern work to comply with the administrative rules? - ANSWER-
30
what is the temporary limited surety agent prohibited from doing? - ANSWER-deliver bonds to the
jail to have defendants of the agency where he works released
what continuing education requirements apply for a bail agents? - ANSWER-14 hours every 2 years
by the last day of his birth month, following 2 years of licensing
what is the minimum time a temporary limited surety agent must be licensed before being eligible
for the state exam? - ANSWER-12 months
what is the minim passing grade percentage on the state exam? - ANSWER-70 %
for what period of time is the certification of completion of the prelicensing educational
requirements valid? - ANSWER-4 years
what is a natural person? - ANSWER-an individual
what is/are the functions of a managing general agent - ANSWER--to appoint agents is the same as
a managing general agent
-to supervise or manage the bail bond business written in for a surety located in Florida