SC BAIL BONDSMAN QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Michael Wise - Answer -Current Director of SC DOI
Professional, Surety, Runner - Answer -What are the 3 types of bondman in SC
Accommodation Bondsman - Answer -The only bondsman that does not have to be
licensed by DOI
30 - Answer -Minimum age of the Director of DOI
15% - Answer -Maximum amount that you can charge for a bond
Principal - Answer -Party that has an obligation to fill
Custody - Answer -Formal holding of a defendant accused of a crime
Fugitive - Answer -Individual fleeing from custody
30 days - Answer -Upon receipt of notice of appointment, the commissioner must verify
the insurance producer is eligible for appointment within how many days?
Felony - Answer -Felony is the severity and types of crimes for which will be heard in
the circuit or general sessions court
Clerk of court - Answer -Who serves as the record keeping entity in the judicial system.
to file, and store all bond records.
Appearance Bond - Answer -bail bondsman may only execute appearance bonds.
Appeal - Answer -type of court appearance is utilized if the rulings, facts, or trial are
found to be unconstitutional.
30 days - Answer -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 - Answer -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been revoked cannot be issued another license for a period of ________ year and must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 - Answer -A bail bondsman must maintain and keep their records for a
minimum of _____years
Judicial bonds - Answer -appearance, bail, ten-percent, property, and cash.
, Clerk of court - Answer -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 - Answer -After conviction if the bond is to continue
_______ must occur.
180 days - Answer -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 - Answer -_________ is a type of licensed bondsman who pledges their
own cash or approved securities to execute bail bonds.
July 2 - Answer -A licensed bondsman appointing a runner must notify the clerk of court
and SCDOI of such appointment immediately or by _____ of each year respectively.
Judge - Answer -Who sets bond for a criminal defendant?
Guarantee of a future action - Answer -A surety bond is best defined as a _________.
90 days - Answer -A bail bondsman in South Carolina has _____ days to alleviate the
forfeiture of bail.
Fugitive - Answer -person has willfully fled from prosecution
24 Hours - Answer -A defendant charged with a non-capital offense must see a judge
for bail to be set in how many hours?
Obligee - Answer -Person who guarantees Surety
Extradition - Answer -Handing over by one state to another of a suspect
Adjudicate - Answer -to hear and resolve a case in court
18 years old - Answer -Minimum age to be licensed as a bondsman
$150.00 - Answer -Fee paid to home county to register as a bondsman
$100.00 - Answer -Fee to register in county other than the home county as a
bondsman
$40.00 - Answer -Appointment fee for Surety bondsman
$400.00 - Answer -Fee to be a professional bondsman
Michael Wise - Answer -Current Director of SC DOI
Professional, Surety, Runner - Answer -What are the 3 types of bondman in SC
Accommodation Bondsman - Answer -The only bondsman that does not have to be
licensed by DOI
30 - Answer -Minimum age of the Director of DOI
15% - Answer -Maximum amount that you can charge for a bond
Principal - Answer -Party that has an obligation to fill
Custody - Answer -Formal holding of a defendant accused of a crime
Fugitive - Answer -Individual fleeing from custody
30 days - Answer -Upon receipt of notice of appointment, the commissioner must verify
the insurance producer is eligible for appointment within how many days?
Felony - Answer -Felony is the severity and types of crimes for which will be heard in
the circuit or general sessions court
Clerk of court - Answer -Who serves as the record keeping entity in the judicial system.
to file, and store all bond records.
Appearance Bond - Answer -bail bondsman may only execute appearance bonds.
Appeal - Answer -type of court appearance is utilized if the rulings, facts, or trial are
found to be unconstitutional.
30 days - Answer -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 - Answer -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 - Answer -A bail bondsman must maintain and keep their records for a
minimum of _____years
Judicial bonds - Answer -appearance, bail, ten-percent, property, and cash.
, Clerk of court - Answer -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 - Answer -After conviction if the bond is to continue
_______ must occur.
180 days - Answer -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 - Answer -_________ is a type of licensed bondsman who pledges their
own cash or approved securities to execute bail bonds.
July 2 - Answer -A licensed bondsman appointing a runner must notify the clerk of court
and SCDOI of such appointment immediately or by _____ of each year respectively.
Judge - Answer -Who sets bond for a criminal defendant?
Guarantee of a future action - Answer -A surety bond is best defined as a _________.
90 days - Answer -A bail bondsman in South Carolina has _____ days to alleviate the
forfeiture of bail.
Fugitive - Answer -person has willfully fled from prosecution
24 Hours - Answer -A defendant charged with a non-capital offense must see a judge
for bail to be set in how many hours?
Obligee - Answer -Person who guarantees Surety
Extradition - Answer -Handing over by one state to another of a suspect
Adjudicate - Answer -to hear and resolve a case in court
18 years old - Answer -Minimum age to be licensed as a bondsman
$150.00 - Answer -Fee paid to home county to register as a bondsman
$100.00 - Answer -Fee to register in county other than the home county as a
bondsman
$40.00 - Answer -Appointment fee for Surety bondsman
$400.00 - Answer -Fee to be a professional bondsman
