FLORIDA BAIL BONDS STATE EXAM — 70
QUESTIONS + ANSWERS + DETAILED RATIONALES.
What other fee may a bondsman accept in addition to premium? - answer-; A
transfer fee of up to $100 per defendant
What if the most a transfer fee can be? - answer-; $100 per defendant
What if the percentage of premium on a Federal Bond? - answer-; 15%
For what 5 reasons may a bondsman surrender a defendant without returning the
premium? - answer-; If the defendant leaves the jurisdiction of the court
If the defendant moves or changes addresses without notifying the surety
Any action by the defendant that constitute reasonable evidence of their intent to
forfeit the bond
If the defendant is arrested for any other offenses except minor traffic violations
It the defendant makes material false statements in the bond application
For what 2 reasons must the premium be returned? - answer-; If it is found that
the defendant doesnt fall under the jurisdiction of the court to which the bond
was written
, If the defendant is surrendered back to the jail by the surety but hasn't violated
the contract
What information must be shown on a premium receipt? - answer-; - date
- Name of the principal
- Amount of funds received
- Purpose of said funds
- Power number
- Name of the person making the payment
Name the only two essential elements of a bond contract - answer-; The place of
appearance & the amount of the Bond
Felony - answer-; A crime punishable by death or a term of years in prison
Misdemeanor - answer-; A crime punishable by a fine or a term of less than one
year
Indictment - answer-; A true bill of a grand jury
Information - answer-; Written accusation by a state attorney
Indemnity - answer-; Obligation of one person to make good the losses of another
Affidavit - answer-; Sworn statement
QUESTIONS + ANSWERS + DETAILED RATIONALES.
What other fee may a bondsman accept in addition to premium? - answer-; A
transfer fee of up to $100 per defendant
What if the most a transfer fee can be? - answer-; $100 per defendant
What if the percentage of premium on a Federal Bond? - answer-; 15%
For what 5 reasons may a bondsman surrender a defendant without returning the
premium? - answer-; If the defendant leaves the jurisdiction of the court
If the defendant moves or changes addresses without notifying the surety
Any action by the defendant that constitute reasonable evidence of their intent to
forfeit the bond
If the defendant is arrested for any other offenses except minor traffic violations
It the defendant makes material false statements in the bond application
For what 2 reasons must the premium be returned? - answer-; If it is found that
the defendant doesnt fall under the jurisdiction of the court to which the bond
was written
, If the defendant is surrendered back to the jail by the surety but hasn't violated
the contract
What information must be shown on a premium receipt? - answer-; - date
- Name of the principal
- Amount of funds received
- Purpose of said funds
- Power number
- Name of the person making the payment
Name the only two essential elements of a bond contract - answer-; The place of
appearance & the amount of the Bond
Felony - answer-; A crime punishable by death or a term of years in prison
Misdemeanor - answer-; A crime punishable by a fine or a term of less than one
year
Indictment - answer-; A true bill of a grand jury
Information - answer-; Written accusation by a state attorney
Indemnity - answer-; Obligation of one person to make good the losses of another
Affidavit - answer-; Sworn statement
