FLORIDA BAIL BONDS STATE ACTUAL EXAM
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STATE LATEST FINAL EXAM [NEW]
Who may approve and accept a Bail Bond? - ANSWER- The Sheriff or the committing magistrate
Who may approve and accept an Appeal Bond? - ANSWER- The Clerk of the Trial Court
What other fee may a bondsman accept in addition to the premium? - ANSWER- A transfer fee of up to $100 per defendant
What if the most a transfer fee can be? - ANSWER- $100 per defendant
What if the percentage of premium on a Federal Bond? - ANSWER- 15%
For what 5 reasons may a bondsman surrender a defendant without returning the premium? - ANSWER- If the defendant leaves the jurisdiction of the court If the defendant moves or changes addresses without notifying the surety Any action by the defendant that constitute reasonable evidence of their intent to forfeit the bond If the defendant is arrested for any other offenses except minor traffic violations 1 / 2
It the defendant makes material false statements in the bond application
For what 2 reasons must the premium be returned? - ANSWER- If it is found that the defendant doesnt fall under the jurisdiction of the court to which the bond was written If the defendant is surrendered back to the jail by the surety but hasn't violated the contract
What information must be shown on a premium receipt? - ANSWER- - date
- Name of the principal
- Amount of funds received
- Purpose of said funds
- Power number
- Name of the person making the payment
Name the only two essential elements of a bond contract - ANSWER- The place of appearance & the amount of the Bond
Elected official responsible for regulation and licensing of bail bondsmen - ANSWER- Chief financial officer
Department under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer - ANSWER- Florida Dept of Financial Services
What chapters of the Florida Statutes govern bail and bail bondsmen? - ANSWER- Chapters 648 & 903
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