Bail Bonds Florida State Exam -
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What percentage of the bond payment is recoverable though remission
after 180 days? ✔️Ans -remission
90 days - 100%
180 days- 95%
270 days - 90%
1 year- 85%
2 years - 50%
Who may arrest a defendant who is on bail for the purpose of surrending
them? ✔️Ans -Bail bonds man who wrote the bond, agent in same
agency, or law enforcement officer
What does the power of attorney that is attached to each bond pledge as
security? ✔️Ans -A power of attorney pledges that surety company
that is backing the funds has given the agent, the power to write bonds
under said company.
For what 3 reasons may a forfeiture be discharged within 60 days?
✔️Ans -If discovered that defendant missed court due to circumstances
beyond their control, or surety pays for the funds spent in arresting the
defendant.
How must notice must the clerk of court give of a required court
appearance? ✔️Ans -3 days / 72 hours
Which court has original jurisdiction over misdemeanours? ✔️Ans -
Country Court
Name the 4 courts of the Florida Judicial System. ✔️Ans -Supreme
Court, country court, circuit court, district court
Name the only two essential elements of a bond contract ✔️Ans -place
of appearance, amount of bond
, What 2 reasons must the premium be returned? ✔️Ans -if defendant is
arrested/ surrendered before the terms of bond are violated.
if bond is revoked because of wrong jurisdiction
What other fee may a bondsman accept in addition to premium? ✔️Ans
-A Transfer fee up to $100, per defendant.
For what 5 reasons may a bondsman surrender a defendant without
returning the premium? ✔️Ans -1. leaving jurisdiction without consent
2. change of address without notifying agent
3. reasonable evidence to cause forfeiture
4. arrested for anything other man traffic violation
5. if made false statement on application
what types of persons may not be employed in a bail bonds office?
✔️Ans -- anyone with power to arrest or detain prisoners
- anyone guilty of a felony
- anyone declined a licence
Where is it illegal for a bondsman to solicit business? ✔️Ans -in or
around court, anywhere were prisoners are kept
What are the normal business hours? ✔️Ans -at least 8 hours, monday-
friday, 8am-6pm
What effects do the rules of the chief financial officer have on bondsmen?
✔️Ans -
How long must bailbonds keep records? ✔️Ans -3 years
Name the Criminal Defendants Bonds ✔️Ans -Appeal Bonds
Bail Bonds
Civil Contempt Bonds
Extradition Bonds
Habeus Corpus Bonds
Ne Exeat Bonds
Supersedeas Bonds
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