20-340. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Bail bond" means any contract that is executed by a surety insurer for the release of a person who is arrested or confined for any actual or alleged violation of any federal, state or local criminal law where the released person’s attendance in […]
20-340.01. Bail bond agents; licensure; business entities; place of business; receipt; maintenance of records A. A person shall not act as a bail bond agent in this state unless the person is licensed by the director in accordance with this article. An applicant for a bail bond agent license shall submit an affidavit attesting to […]
20-340.02. Bond of bail bond agents A. Each applicant for a bail bond agent’s license or license renewal shall file with the application and shall maintain in force while licensed a bond in favor of this state executed by a surety insurer authorized to do business in this state. The bond may be continuous in […]
20-340.03. Bail bond agent prohibitions A. A bail bond agent shall not: 1. Suggest or advise the employment of or name for employment any particular attorney to represent the agent’s principal. 2. Solicit business in or around any place where prisoners are confined or in or around any court. 3. Receive or collect for an […]
20-340.04. Bail recovery agent prohibitions; criminal records checks A. A person who has been convicted in any jurisdiction of theft, any felony or any crime involving the carrying or illegal use or possession of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument may not act as a bail recovery agent. B. A person shall submit a full […]
20-340.05. Rules The director shall adopt rules relating to collateral received by bail bond agents, the issuance of contracts and other matters relating to the business of bail bond agents.
20-340.06. Application of other laws To the extent not inconsistent with this article, sections 20-281, 20-284 and 20-285, section 20-286, subsections B, C and D, section 20-288, subsection B and sections 20-289, 20-289.01, 20-292, 20-295, 20-296, 20-297, 20-298, 20-299, 20-301 and 20-302 apply to bail bond agents.
