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NC Bail Bondsman Exam Most Recent exam
COMPLETE (2026) EXAM Questions and Answers
When may bondsmen share a trust account? ......ANSWER......With
approval from the Commissioner and working out of the same business
office or location
What is the requirement for holding collateral such as personal or real
property? ......ANSWER......It must be maintained and returned in the
same condition in which is what received
What must a bondsman do with collateral if bail is reduced after the
bond was posted ......ANSWER......Collateral must be reduced to the
reduced liability and any excess shall be returned
Execute written amendment to bond affidavit with details of the
modification of collateral
Furnish the principal and person furnishing collateral or premium a
copy of amendment
Keep copy of amendment on file in office of the bondsman
If bail is reduced after the bond is posted, do you have to return any of
the premium? ......ANSWER......NO
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What must collateral be returned? ......ANSWER......Within 15 days after
final termination of liability on the bond
What is the requirement of returning collateral other than cash?
......ANSWER......It must be returned in the same condition as requested
and received by the bondsman
What will a bondsman be guilty of if he or she fails to return collateral
that exceeds $1,500? ......ANSWER......Class I Felony
When can a bondsman keep collateral for unpaid premiums or other
expenses incurred on a bond? ......ANSWER......NEVER!!!!!
What are the only two things a bondsman can do with collateral
......ANSWER......Pay the bond or give it back
What is required to be printed on all agreements and contract with
defendants or anyone on behalf of the defendant? ......ANSWER......A
form number and license number of the bondsman
What must a bondsman have before using any agreement or contract
with defendants or anyone on behalf of the defendant?
......ANSWER......Approval of DOI
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What is the first rule in filling out the defendants information card?
......ANSWER......You can never get too much information
What happens to all fines and forfeitures paid in court cases?
......ANSWER......They are used to support the free public school of this
State
What kind of contract is a bail bond? ......ANSWER......A civil contract
Who are the parties of a bail bond contract? ......ANSWER......Defendant
Surety
State
Who represents the county board of education at forfeiture hearings?
......ANSWER......School Board Attorney
What are five dates listed on the front of a bond forfeiture notice?
......ANSWER......Date of Bond
Date of Failure to Appear
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Date Issued
Date Notice Given
Final Judgement Date
What is the time span between the 'date notice given' and the 'final
judgement date'? ......ANSWER......150 days
How many reasons does the statute allow to set aside a forfeiture?
......ANSWER......7
Where is the 'Motion to Set Forfeiture Aside' located?
......ANSWER......On the back of the bond forfeiture notice
What are the 7 reasons to have a forfeiture set aside?
......ANSWER......The defendant's failure to appear has been set aside by
the court and any order for arrest (OFA) for that failure to appear has
been recalled
All charges for which the defendant was bonded to appear have been
disposed of other than the State taking a dismissal with leave
The defendant has been surrendered by the surety
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NC Bail Bondsman Exam Most Recent exam
COMPLETE (2026) EXAM Questions and Answers
When may bondsmen share a trust account? ......ANSWER......With
approval from the Commissioner and working out of the same business
office or location
What is the requirement for holding collateral such as personal or real
property? ......ANSWER......It must be maintained and returned in the
same condition in which is what received
What must a bondsman do with collateral if bail is reduced after the
bond was posted ......ANSWER......Collateral must be reduced to the
reduced liability and any excess shall be returned
Execute written amendment to bond affidavit with details of the
modification of collateral
Furnish the principal and person furnishing collateral or premium a
copy of amendment
Keep copy of amendment on file in office of the bondsman
If bail is reduced after the bond is posted, do you have to return any of
the premium? ......ANSWER......NO
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What must collateral be returned? ......ANSWER......Within 15 days after
final termination of liability on the bond
What is the requirement of returning collateral other than cash?
......ANSWER......It must be returned in the same condition as requested
and received by the bondsman
What will a bondsman be guilty of if he or she fails to return collateral
that exceeds $1,500? ......ANSWER......Class I Felony
When can a bondsman keep collateral for unpaid premiums or other
expenses incurred on a bond? ......ANSWER......NEVER!!!!!
What are the only two things a bondsman can do with collateral
......ANSWER......Pay the bond or give it back
What is required to be printed on all agreements and contract with
defendants or anyone on behalf of the defendant? ......ANSWER......A
form number and license number of the bondsman
What must a bondsman have before using any agreement or contract
with defendants or anyone on behalf of the defendant?
......ANSWER......Approval of DOI
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What is the first rule in filling out the defendants information card?
......ANSWER......You can never get too much information
What happens to all fines and forfeitures paid in court cases?
......ANSWER......They are used to support the free public school of this
State
What kind of contract is a bail bond? ......ANSWER......A civil contract
Who are the parties of a bail bond contract? ......ANSWER......Defendant
Surety
State
Who represents the county board of education at forfeiture hearings?
......ANSWER......School Board Attorney
What are five dates listed on the front of a bond forfeiture notice?
......ANSWER......Date of Bond
Date of Failure to Appear
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Date Issued
Date Notice Given
Final Judgement Date
What is the time span between the 'date notice given' and the 'final
judgement date'? ......ANSWER......150 days
How many reasons does the statute allow to set aside a forfeiture?
......ANSWER......7
Where is the 'Motion to Set Forfeiture Aside' located?
......ANSWER......On the back of the bond forfeiture notice
What are the 7 reasons to have a forfeiture set aside?
......ANSWER......The defendant's failure to appear has been set aside by
the court and any order for arrest (OFA) for that failure to appear has
been recalled
All charges for which the defendant was bonded to appear have been
disposed of other than the State taking a dismissal with leave
The defendant has been surrendered by the surety
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