Chapter 53 - BAIL BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS

Section 38-53-10 - [Effective until 7/1/2024] Definitions
Section 38-53-10 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Definitions
Section 38-53-20 - Enforcement of chapter
Section 38-53-30 - Validity of undertakings
Section 38-53-40 - Qualifications of surety
Section 38-53-50 - Surety relieved on bond; surrender of defendant; filing of new undertaking
Section 38-53-55 - Contact with victim violations
Section 38-53-60 - Arrest of defendant
Section 38-53-70 - Issuance of bench warrant; remission of judgment
Section 38-53-80 - License required of bail bondsman and runners
Section 38-53-84 - Notification when electronic monitoring violated
Section 38-53-85 - Educational requirements for applicants; examination; exemption from requirement
Section 38-53-90 - Qualifications for licensure of professional bondsman, surety bondsman or runner
Section 38-53-95 - Address requirements for bondsman or runner license
Section 38-53-100 - Fees
Section 38-53-102 - Suspension of license
Section 38-53-110 - Financial statement required; examination
Section 38-53-120 - Additional requirements of runners
Section 38-53-140 - Expiration of license; renewal license
Section 38-53-150 - Denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew license; monetary penalty
Section 38-53-160 - Notice and hearing required; right to appeal
Section 38-53-170 - Unlawful acts
Section 38-53-180 - Receipt for collateral required
Section 38-53-190 - Certain persons not allowed to be surety; exceptions
Section 38-53-200 - Power of attorney
Section 38-53-210 - Insurers shall supply list of surety bondsmen; termination of appointment
Section 38-53-220 - Requirement upon professional or surety bondsmen who discontinue writing bail bonds
Section 38-53-230 - Professional bondsmen to supply list of runners; termination of appointment
Section 38-53-240 - Substitution of bail by sureties
Section 38-53-250 - Requirements for discharge of custody; substitution of undertaking
Section 38-53-260 - Registration of license and power of appointment
Section 38-53-270 - Professional bondsmen required to maintain security deposits with clerk of court
Section 38-53-280 - Securities held in trust
Section 38-53-290 - Professional bondsman shall deliver power of attorney to clerk of court; form
Section 38-53-300 - Reduction in value of securities
Section 38-53-310 - Bail bond reports
Section 38-53-320 - Examination by professional and surety bondsman
Section 38-53-330 - Limitations on acting as surety
Section 38-53-340 - Penalty for violation of chapter