I am doing some research on Bounty Hunters and the legality of the "profession". I can't resolve a question which I need answering as I get conflicting reports from politicians and those in the legal profession. Does Florida allow Bounty Hunters to operate in that State? Does Florida have a licensing system for Bounty Hunters?
Thanks, looking forward to your replies. :)
2007-11-06 04:09:26 · 5 answers · asked by Alan F 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Florida is very touchy on the "bounty hunter" issue. In fact, it is a crime to even call yourself a "bounty hunter" in Florida. They do exist there and call themselves surety agents or bail agents. They are regulated by the department of financial services. Florida considers surety agents to be more like insurance agents than bounty hunters.
Yes, bail agents are allowed to operate in the state.
Yes, there is a licensing system.
You must be a FL resident, able to pass a background check and take a 120 hour course in addition to a correspondence course.
You must also intern for a year.
2007-11-06 15:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by S R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think of that it is the comparable as the different state. The bounty hunter is employed via the bail bondsman with the aid of fact the guy skipped out on his or her courtroom date. The bounty hunter is paid a share of the bail funds that grew to become into submit via the bail bondsman.
2016-12-08 13:50:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many bounty hunters in Florida are hired by bail bondsmen to collect the money they spent bailing someone out of jail. May be the bondsman himself. A friend of mine here in Arkansas is a licensed bondsman and also goes out on patrol to recapture bail jumpers.
2007-11-06 04:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you are barking up the wrong tree asking politicians and legal professionals.
Contact several bounty hunters themselves. They should be able to give you a definitive answer
2007-11-06 04:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
LOL politicians are the last person you want to ask. They really don't know much on their own when it comes to things that aren't active in the legislature. I would hope they are, I would call a bondsman. They MIGHT help you with giving you the statute numbers to verify yourself.
2007-11-06 04:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋