ANSWERS
The term Surety refers to: - ANSWER -The Bail Bondsman
The purpose of a bail bond is to: - ANSWER -provide some kind of guarantee that
the suspect will appear to ANSWER for charges at a later date
Who is responsible for paying the bail bond amount when it goes to forfeiture? -
ANSWER -The General
Who is not eligible to bail: - ANSWER -Illegal Aliens
What will prohibit you from holding a bail bond or surety recovery license? -
ANSWER -Not having a diploma or GED
How often is a bail bond or surety license renewed? - ANSWER -Biannually
What does a surety recovery agent have the ability to do? - ANSWER -Request
copy of the certified bond from a county clerk
Within how many days after receiving a commission, before entering upon the
duties of the office, shall the director take the oath of office? - ANSWER -20 days
Who has the power to release bail bondsmen from the bond? - ANSWER -The
judge, or the sheriff if the judge isn't there
True or False: Any agent who is licensed in another state shall be subject to the
same training requirements as in-state agents. - ANSWER -True
Who has permission to write the power of attorney? - ANSWER -The Bail
Bondsman
, A bail bondsman has the authority to do what? - ANSWER -Offer a discount in
order to secure a bond
The term fiduciary means: - ANSWER -Person appointed by the court to handle
the affairs...??
What is an indemnitor? - ANSWER -The Obligor on the bond contract
If a trial is located in a different area from where the defendant was originally
bonded out, who does the bail become payable to when it goes to forfeiture? -
ANSWER -The court in which the case is written for
The person to whom the obligation is owed: - ANSWER -Obligee
Primarily the defendant is - ANSWER -Obligor
A document which gives a person the right to make binding decisions - ANSWER
-power of attorney
Punishable by death (originally), by decapitation (life imprisonment without
parole), Class A Felony: - ANSWER -Capitol Offense
Property which has been committed to guarantee a loan: - ANSWER -Collateral
To make a request to a higher court: - ANSWER -Appeal
A process granted by a court authorizing a proper officer to apprehend and bring
before it someone charged with contempt, crime, or misdemeanor: - ANSWER
Bench Warrant
Constitutes an adminstrative pre-trial release- this is usually minor, first-time
offenses when a person can sign themselves out of jail but promises to reappear in
court at a later date to face charges: - ANSWER -Own Recognizance