All Florida County Bail Bonds Exam Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Latest Update 2024/2025

All Florida County Bail Bonds Exam Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Latest Update 2024/2025 WHO REGULATES INSURANCE COMPANIES AND INSURANCE AGENTS IN FLORIDA? a) Bail Bond Regulatory Department of Florida b) Chief Financial Officer c) Lexington Insurance Company d) None of the Above b) Chief Financial Officer WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES; a) Jebb Bushwater b) Jimmy Patronis c) Jeff Atwater d) None of the above b) Jimmy Patronis WHICH TWO CHAPTERS OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES GOVERNS BAIL BONDSMEN IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA? a) Chapters 649 and Chapter 904 b) Chapters 648 and Chapter 903 c) Chapters 483 and Chapters 905 d) All of the above applies b) Chapters 648 and Chapter 903 4. IF A PERSON IS ADMITTED TO BAIL ON APPEAL COMMITS AND IS CONVICTED OF A SEPARATE FELONY WHILE FREE ON APPEAL, WHAT ACTION CAN BE TAKEN? a) Defendant gets released on own recognizance b) Bail on appeal revoked and the defendant committed forthwith c) Nothing happens d) Both B and C above is correct b) Bail on appeal revoked and the defendant committed forthwith 5. WHICH OF THE DEFECTS BELOW WILL THE LIABILITY OF A SURETY NOT BE DISCHARGED? a) By his/her lack of qualifications required by law b) Failure of the defendant to sign the contract c) Both A and B above d) None of the above c) Both A and B above 6. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT? a) A temporary limited surety agent can work with any amount of bondsmen during his internship period b) A temporary agent can be employed by only one licensed and appointed supervising bail bond agent c) The temporary agent may be appointed by different insurers separate from the supervising agent d) All of the above is correct b) A temporary agent can be employed by only one licensed and appointed supervising bail bond agent 7. A SUPERVISING AGENT SHALL CERTIFY MONTHLY TO THE DEPARTMENT UNDER OATH, ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE DEPARTMENT, THE NAMES AND HOURS EACH WEEK OF ALL TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENTS. WHAT IS THE PUNISHMENT FOR FILING A FALSE CERTIFICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT? a) Immediate suspension of the license or imposition of a $5000 administrative fine b) Immediate suspension of the license and imposition of a $5000 administrative fine c) Revocation of the license and imposition of a $10000 administrative fine d) Revocation of the license and imposition of a $10000 administrative fine b) Immediate suspension of the license and imposition of a $5000 administrative fine 8. THE TEMPORARY LICENSE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FOR SUBJECT TO EARLIER TERMINATION AT THE REQUEST OF THE EMPLOYER OR IF SUSPENDED OR REVOKED BY THE DEPARTMENT; a) 12 months b) 18 months c) 24 months d) None of the above b) 18 months AFTER LICENSURE AS A TEMPORARY LICENSEE FOR AT LEAST ,SUCH LICENSEE MAY FILE AN APPLICATION FOR AND BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR A REGULAR BAIL BOND AGENTS LICENSE BASED ON THE LICENSEES EXPERIENCE IN THE BAIL BOND BUSINESS. a) 12 months b) 18 months c) 24 months d) None of the above a) 12 months A TEMPORARY LICENSEE HAS THE SAME AUTHORITY AS A LICENSED BAIL BOND AGENT EXCEPT: a) Apprehend, arrest and surrender defendants to the proper authorities b) Keep defendants under surveillance c) Execute and sign bail bonds d) All of the above are prohibited c) execute and sign bail bonds THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT ISSUE A TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENTS LICENSE TO ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS HELD SUCH A TEMPORARY LICENSE IN THIS STATE WITHIN AFTER EXPIRATION OF SUCH TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENT'S LICENSE. a) 12 months b) 2 years c) 4 years d) None of the above b) 2 years WITHIN HOW MANY YEARS MUST EACH LICENSEE MAINTAIN IN HIS/ HER OFFICE, BAIL RECORDS IF BAIL BONDS EXECUTED OR COUNTERSIGNED BY HIM /HER TO ENABLE THE DEPARTMENT TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION CONCERNING BAIL BONDS; a) Immediately b) At least three years after the liability of the surety has been terminated c) At least two years after the liability of the surety has been terminated d) Twelve months b) At least three years after the liability of the surety has been terminated A SERIOUS CRIME PUNISHABLE BY A TERM OF MORE THAN ONE YEAR IS REFERRED TO AS: a) Misdemeanor b) Felony c) Both A and B above d) None of the above b) Felony THE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT VESTED WITH THE POWER TO INTERPRET AND APPLY THE LAW, THE COURT SYSTEM IS THE; a) Supreme Court b) Judiciary c) Legislative d) Executive b) Judiciary THE POWER OR AUTHORITY OF A COURT TO HEAR AND TRY A CASE IN THE FIRST PLACE IS CALLED: a) Original Jurisdiction b) Personal Jurisdiction c) Indictment d) Arraignment a) Original Jurisdiction WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CASES ARE USUALLY HEARD IN LIMITED JURISDICTION COURTS? a) Petit theft b) Traffic violations c) Grand theft d) Violation of probation b) Traffic violations THE FORMAL DECLARATION BY THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY THAT A CASE WILL NOT BE FURTHER PROSECUTED IS REFERRED TO AS: a) No information b) Nolle Prosequi c) Defendant plead guilty d) None of the above is correct b) Nolle Prosequi IN BAIL CONTRACTS, THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE COURTS IS REFERRED TO AS THE: a) Obligor b) Obligee c) Judiciary d) All of the above is correct b) Obligee WHEN A PERSON IS RELEASED FROM CUSTODY ON HIS OWN RECOGNIZANCE, HOW MUCH MONEY ARE THEY REQUIRED TO PAY? a) 10% of the bond b) None c) $500 d) All of the above b) None WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT REGARDING POWER OF ATTORNEY IN BAIL BONDS? a) It is a formal instrument authorizing another to act as one's agent or attorney. b) A written instrument, authorizing an agent to perform certain responsibilities on behalf of the principal c) Both A and B above d) None of the above c) Both A and B above PAT WAS ARRESTED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON A CHARGE OF PETIT THEFT. SHE WAS PLACED IN A REMEDIAL PROGRAMME WHICH IS USUALLY FOR DEFENDANTS WHO ARE REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR COURT PROCESSES AND PLACED IN A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM OF PROBATION WHICH HAS TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN SIX WEEKS. WHAT IS THIS PROGRAMME CALLED: a) Probation b) Pre-trial intervention c) Principal d) Pre-sentence investigation b) Pre-trial intervention IN SURETY CONTRACT, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS USUALLY REFERRED TO AS THE SAME PERSON; a)Obligee and Obligor b) Obligor and Indemnitor c) Principal and Obligee d)None of the above is correct b) Obligor and Indemnitor ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN EXCEPT: a) Pledges U.S. currency, US postal money order and cashier's check b) Backed by an insurance company c) Pledges property as security for bail bonds in judicial proceedings d) All of the above is correct b) Backed by an insurance company THE RETURN OF PART OF A FEE OR PAYMENT IS REFERRED TO AS: a) Premium b) Penal sum c) Rebate d) Collateral c) Rebate JIMMY WAS ADVISED BY THE CLERK OF COURT THAT THE JUDGE THAT WAS ASSIGNED TO HIS CASE WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. WHAT WOULD BE THE MOST REASONABLE EXPLANATION FOR THIS? a) The judge was recused b) Judge was disqualified from hearing the case c) Judge could not try the case because one or both parties objected d) All of the above d) All of the above WHEN A PLAINTIFF'S RIGHT IS LIMITED TO FILE AN ACTION UNLESS IT IS DONE WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD AFTER THE OCCURRENCE WHICH GIVES RISE TO THE RIGHT TO SUE IS REFERRED TO AS; a) Statute of Frauds b) Statute of Limitations c) Statute of Performance d) Statute of Restitution b) Statute of Limitations A CONTRACT IS AN AGREEMENT BY WHICH ONE PARTY UNDERTAKES AN EXPRESSED PERFORMANCE WITHOUT RECEIVING ANY PROMISE OF PERFORMANCE FROM THE OTHER IS REFERRED TO AS A: a) Bilateral Contract b) Unilateral Contract c) Both A and B above d) None of the above b) Unilateral Contract 28. WHAT IS GUARANTEED IN ALL CRIMINAL DEFENDANT BONDS? a) That the defendant will request permission to go on vacation b) That the defendant will sign in every week c) That the defendant will not depart jurisdiction of the court d) None of the above is correct c) That the defendant will not depart jurisdiction of the court BOB WAS ARRESTED FOR PETIT THEFT AND RELEASED ON A $2000 BOND. JENNY, THE INDEMNITOR SIGNED THE REQUIRED PROMISSORY NOTE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. PATRICK, THE SURETY AGENT ADVISED BOB TO COME IN THE OFFICE WHEN HE IS RELEASED TO FINALIZE HIS PAPERWORK. BOB HOWEVER DISOBEYED THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WENT ABOUT HIS USUAL DAILY ROUTINE. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS BELOW IS MOST CORRECT: a) Bob did not sign so the surety agent has to surrender the bond b) The defendant is a party to the contract even if he/she does not sign it c) Surety has no liability on the bond since Bob did not sign d) Jenny will be sued for breach of contract b) The defendant is a party to the contract even if he/she does not sign it IN ORDER TO QUALIFY TO BECOME A BAIL BOND AGENT, WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LICENSURE? a) Be at least 18 years of age b) Complete a 120 hour pre-licensing course with a passing grade of 80 and over c) Successfully pass the state exam to become a limited surety agent d) All of the above is required d) All of the above is required DURING APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE, WHAT REQUIREMENTS WILL THE DEPARTMENT CHECK FOR? a) Comprehensive investigation of each application b) Qualifications, character, experience, background and fitness of the applicant c) Federal criminal records and fingerprints d) All of the above are required d) All of the above are required A BAIL BOND AGENT OR TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENT MAY NOT: a) Suggest or advise the employment of, or name for employment, any particular attorney to represent his or her principal b) Wear or display any identification card other than the department issued or approved license c) Directly or indirectly solicit business in or on the property or grounds of a jail, prison or other place where prisoners are confined or on the grounds of the courthouse d) Initiate in-person or telephone solicitation after 9:00pm or before 8:00am, in the case of domestic violence cases, at the residence of the detainee or the detainees family e) All of the above are prohibited e) All of the above are prohibited WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT. A BAIL BOND AGENT OR TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENT MAY: a) Pay a fee or rebate or give or promise anything of value to a jailer, police officer, peace officer or committing judge b) Not pay a fee or rebate or give anything of value to an attorney in a bail bond matter, except in defense of any action on a bond c) Participate in the capacity of an attorney at a trial or hearing of one on whose bond he or she is surety d) All of the above are prohibited b) Not pay a fee or rebate or give anything of value to an attorney in a bail bond matter, except in defense of any action on a bond WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CAN THE SURETY ACCEPT FROM A PRINCIPAL FOR PROVIDING BAIL BOND SERVICES; a) Premium and transfer fee authorized by the office b) Collateral security c) Indemnity d) Documentary stamp taxes e) All of the following can be collected by the surety agent e) All of the following can be collected by the surety agent A BAIL BOND AGENT MAY UPON WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH ANOTHER PARTY RECEIVE A FEE OR COMPENSATION FOR RETURNING TO CUSTODY AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS FLED THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OR CAUSED THE FORFEITURE OF THE BOND. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM TRANSPORTATION FEE ALLOWED IN FLORIDA? a) $500 b) $100 c) $200 d) $700 b) $100 A BAIL BOND AGENT MAY NOT SIGN OR COUNTERSIGN IN BLANK ANY BOND, GIVE A POWER OF ATTORNEY TO, OR OTHERWISE AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO COUNTERSIGN HIS OR HER NAME TO BAIL BONDS UNLESS: a) The person is a temporary limited surety agent employed to the company b) The person so authorized is a licensed and appointed bail bond agent directly employed by the bail bond agent giving such power of attorney c) Both A and B above are correct d) None of the above are allowed b) The person so authorized is a licensed and appointed bail bond agent directly employed by the bail bond agent giving such power of attorney JOE, A BAIL BONDSMAN RECEIVED A CALL FROM A DEFENDANT WHO WANTS TO BE BONDED OUT OF JAIL. JOE IS OUT OF STATE ON A PICK-UP AND CALLED BOBBY, HIS NEIGHBOR WHO IS ALSO A BAIL BONDSMAN TO POST THE BOND. JOE AGREES THAT HE WILL DIVIDE THE PREMIUM 60%/ 40% WITH THE 60% GOING TO BOBBY. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT; a) This is allowable under the statute once the insurance company is paid b) A bail bond agent may not divide with others, or share with any commissions payable on account of any bail bond c) Both A and B is correct d) None of the above is correct a) This is allowable under the statute once the insurance company is paid MICHELLE, A BAIL BONDSMAN RECENTLY OPENED A BAIL BOND AGENCY AND EMPLOYED A PRIMARY AGENT TO SUPERVISE THE OFFICE. MICHELLE NAMES THE COMPANY "FREE RELEASE BAIL BONDS." WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT. a) This is allowed under Florida statute b) A bail bond agent may not use any advertisement or advertise under any name that includes the word free. c) A defendant can be released on a surety bond without the payment of a premium. d) None of the above is correct. b) A bail bond agent may not use any advertisement or advertise under any name that includes the word free.