As used in this Code, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 697.030 to 697.070, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1905; A 1997, 3383)
“Bail” means a deposit made with a court or other governmental agency to secure or continue the release from custody and to guarantee the appearance of the defendant in a criminal proceeding. The term includes bail bonds, undertakings of bail and any pledge or deposit of the matters described in NRS 697.320. (Added to NRS […]
“Bail agent” means any individual appointed by an authorized surety insurer by power of attorney to execute or countersign undertakings of bail in connection with judicial proceedings and who receives or is promised money or other things of value therefor. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1906)
“Bail enforcement agent” means a person who has contracted with or is employed by a surety or bail agent as a special agent to enforce the terms and conditions of a defendant’s release from custody on bail in a criminal proceeding, to locate a defendant and to apprehend a defendant or surrender a defendant to […]
“Bail solicitor” means a person employed by a bail agent to solicit bail transactions as a representative of the bail agent. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1906; A 1997, 3383)
1. “General agent” means any individual or person appointed by an insurer to supervise or manage the bail bond business written by bail agents of such insurer. 2. A general agent shall not solicit or negotiate undertakings of bail or bail bonds unless licensed as a bail agent by this state. (Added to NRS by […]
1. A person in this state shall not act in the capacity of a bail agent, bail enforcement agent or bail solicitor, or perform any of the functions, duties or powers prescribed for a bail agent, bail enforcement agent or bail solicitor under the provisions of this chapter, unless that person is qualified and licensed […]
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no license may be issued: (a) Except in compliance with this chapter. (b) To a bail agent, bail enforcement agent or bail solicitor, unless he or she is a natural person. 2. A corporation may be licensed as a bail agent or bail enforcement agent if: (a) […]
This chapter does not: 1. Prevent a producer of insurance from writing bail bonds for any insurer authorized to write surety for which he or she is an appointed agent, but he or she is subject to and governed by all laws and regulations relating to bail agents when engaged in the activities thereof. 2. […]
The Commissioner shall prescribe and furnish all forms in connection with licensing and appointments required under this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1907)
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person is entitled to receive, renew or hold a license as a bail agent if the person: (a) Is a resident of this State and has resided in this State for not less than 1 year immediately preceding the date of the application for the license. […]
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person is entitled to receive, renew or hold a license as a bail solicitor if the person: (a) Is a natural person not less than 18 years of age. (b) Is a resident of this state and has resided in this state for not less than […]
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person is entitled to receive, renew or hold a license as a bail enforcement agent if the person: (a) Is a natural person not less than 21 years of age. (b) Is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to remain and work […]
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an applicant for a license as a bail enforcement agent must satisfactorily complete a basic course of training for bail enforcement agents that is approved by the Commissioner. 2. The basic course of training must consist of at least 80 hours of training which includes instruction in: […]
1. A written application for a license as a bail agent, general agent, bail enforcement agent or bail solicitor must be filed with the Commissioner by the applicant, accompanied by the applicable fees. The application form must: (a) Include the social security number of the applicant; and (b) Require full answers to questions reasonably necessary […]
1. A natural person who applies for the issuance or renewal of a bail agent’s, general agent’s, bail enforcement agent’s or bail solicitor’s license shall submit to the Commissioner the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520. The statement must […]
1. If the Commissioner receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a bail agent’s, general agent’s, bail enforcement agent’s or bail solicitor’s license, the Commissioner shall […]
An application for a license as a bail agent must be accompanied by: 1. Proof of the completion of a 6-hour course of instruction in bail bonds that is: (a) Offered by a state or national organization of bail agents or another organization that administers training programs for bail agents; and (b) Approved by the […]
1. An application for a license as a general agent must be accompanied by: (a) Proof of the completion of a 6-hour course of instruction in bail bonds that is: (1) Offered by a state or national organization of bail agents or another organization that administers training programs for general agents; and (2) Approved by […]
An application for a license as a bail solicitor must be accompanied by: 1. Proof of the completion of a 6-hour course of instruction in bail bonds that is: (a) Offered by a state or national organization of bail agents or another organization that administers training programs for bail solicitors; and (b) Approved by the […]
