24 Del. Admin. Code §§ 5500-1.0

Current through Register Vol. 27, No. 12, June 1, 2024

Section 5500-1.0 - Licensing

1.1 A bail enforcement agent (BEA) identification card, license and badge shall not be issued if the applicant has not complied with the provisions set forth in 24 Del.C. Ch. 55 and the regulations set forth herein. Moreover, no identification card, license and badge shall be issued if charges are pending under 24 Del.C. § 5507.

1.2 The individual BEA applying for an identification card, license and badge under 24 Del.C. Ch. 55 must also meet the following qualifications:

1.2.1 Must complete the training qualifications set forth in Section 6.0; and

1.2.2 If carrying a weapon, must meet and maintain the qualifications set forth in Sections 4.0 and 5.0.

1.3 The individual BEA applying for licensure under 24 Del.C. Ch. 55 must submit the following for approval:

1.3.1 A fee of $75 for a four (4) year ID card license and badge; and

1.3.2 Any and all applications required by the Professional Licensing Section.

1.4 The identification cards, licenses and badges are the property of the Delaware State Police.

1.4.1 Any BEA that has been issued an identification card, license and badge and does not return the items to the Professional Licensing Section within 30 days of expiration, termination, suspension or revocation may be subject to penalties under 24 Del.C.Ch. 55.

1.5 There shall be no reciprocity with any other state regarding the issuing of an identification card, license and badge to a BEA.

1.6 The individual BEA re-applying for an identification card, license and badge under 24 Del.C.Ch. 55 must submit the following for approval:

1.6.1 A fee of $50 shall be for the re-application of the ID card, license and badge, which shall be valid for another four (4) years; and

1.6.2 Proof of completion of the continuing education set forth in Section 7.0; and

1.6.3 Any and all applications required by the Professional Licensing Section.

1.7 Any individual seeking re-licensure within three (3) years after their expiration shall be required to take the current continuing education class before they can be re-instated. Any individual seeking re-licensure after three (3) years of their expiration shall be required to take the initial classroom training again.

24 Del. Admin. Code §§ 5500-1.0

19 DE Reg. 318 (10/1/2015) (Final)