Florida Bail Bonds State Actual Exam
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1. Appeal bond - ANSWER When defendants feel that a trial court has made a
error or to harsh of a sentence. They notify the trial court of their appeal and
file appeals with a higher court.
2. Bail bond - ANSWER Guarantee the defendant will appear each and every
time he/she is ordered to do so.
3. insurance policy - ANSWER Two party contact between the insurer and the
insured.
4. Surety contract - ANSWER Three party contract. Obligee, obligor and
surety.
5. Obligee - ANSWER the person to whom a duty, or obligation, is owed
6. How long from the date of forfeiture does the surety have to arrest the
defendant for the purpose of surrendering - ANSWER Two years
7. Another name for an ankle monitor - ANSWER Tether
8. The written instrument that gives the authority to make an arrest -
ANSWER Bench warrant or Capias
,9. Who "hands down" an indictment - ANSWER The grand jury
10.A cause for denying bail - ANSWER Defendant has previously jumped bail
11.Within how much time must a defendant who has not yet been released be
brought before a judge to hear the charges and be advised of their rights -
ANSWER Twenty four hours
12.The "maximum amount in which an agent may execute any single bond" is
called - ANSWER Underwriting authority
13.Acquittal - ANSWER The legal and formal certification of the innocence of
a person who has been charged with a crime- To be found innocent of a
crime
14.Acquit - ANSWER To be set free, released or discharged from an
obligation, burden or accusation
15.Adjudicate - ANSWER To pass judgment on as a judge- To give a ruling-
To make a formal judgement
16.Adjudication - ANSWER The formal judgment on a disputed matter- The
legal process of resolving a dispute
17.Appeal Bond - ANSWER Operates as a bail bond for an appellant in a
criminal case- with conditions of prosecuting the appeal and/or they will
surrender themselves to serve the sentence if the lower court verdict is
upheld
,18.Agent - ANSWER A person authorized to act for another person or group
when dealing with third parties
19.Affidavit - ANSWER A sworn written statement under oath
20.Appeal - ANSWER A request for a hearing to a higher court for a reversal
of the decision of a lower court.
21.Appearance Bond - ANSWER In a criminal proceeding, it guarantees the
defendant will appear in court every time they are ordered to do so until the
case is disposed
22.Appellant - ANSWER A person who is dissatisfied with the judgement of a
lower court and asks a superior court to review the decision
23.Requirements before submitting the Temporary Limited Surety Agent
license - ANSWER Secure employment with a bail bond agency and
completed 120 hr pre-licensing course
24.Premiums on bonds - ANSWER 10% on state bonds and 15% on federal
bonds
25.Minimum age requirement for a Limited Surety Agent - ANSWER
Eighteen years old
26.Within how many years prior to the date of application must the applicant
have completed the criminal justice system 120 hr course and a
correspondence course approved by the department - ANSWER 4 years
, 27.What one feature of bail sets it apart from all other contracts - ANSWER
The defendant is a party to the contract, even if they do not sign it
28.Regulation of bail comes from the following - ANSWER Florida statutes
903 & 648 and 69B-221 of the administrative rules of the insurance
commissioner
29.Who is the obligee in a bond when the crime is against the United States? -
ANSWER The President of the United States
30.The governing statute regulating the bail bond exam - ANSWER Florida
statute 648.38
31.To be enforceable by a court, every contract (written or oral) must meet all
of the following requirements - ANSWER Consideration, offer &
acceptance, and commitment
32.The act which makes a contract unenforceable - ANSWER Fraud
33.Element necessary in creating a valid contract - ANSWER Offer and
acceptance
34.A contract in which a person or business promises to treat specific
information as a trade secret and agrees not to disclose the confidential
information to others without proper authorization - ANSWER
Nondisclosure Agreement, NDA or Confidentiality Agreement
35.Federal and state courts sometimes add a bail sufficiency requirement to a
bond. This is also known as - ANSWER Nebbia hearing
Study Questions with Already Verified
Answers | Latest Edition
1. Appeal bond - ANSWER When defendants feel that a trial court has made a
error or to harsh of a sentence. They notify the trial court of their appeal and
file appeals with a higher court.
2. Bail bond - ANSWER Guarantee the defendant will appear each and every
time he/she is ordered to do so.
3. insurance policy - ANSWER Two party contact between the insurer and the
insured.
4. Surety contract - ANSWER Three party contract. Obligee, obligor and
surety.
5. Obligee - ANSWER the person to whom a duty, or obligation, is owed
6. How long from the date of forfeiture does the surety have to arrest the
defendant for the purpose of surrendering - ANSWER Two years
7. Another name for an ankle monitor - ANSWER Tether
8. The written instrument that gives the authority to make an arrest -
ANSWER Bench warrant or Capias
,9. Who "hands down" an indictment - ANSWER The grand jury
10.A cause for denying bail - ANSWER Defendant has previously jumped bail
11.Within how much time must a defendant who has not yet been released be
brought before a judge to hear the charges and be advised of their rights -
ANSWER Twenty four hours
12.The "maximum amount in which an agent may execute any single bond" is
called - ANSWER Underwriting authority
13.Acquittal - ANSWER The legal and formal certification of the innocence of
a person who has been charged with a crime- To be found innocent of a
crime
14.Acquit - ANSWER To be set free, released or discharged from an
obligation, burden or accusation
15.Adjudicate - ANSWER To pass judgment on as a judge- To give a ruling-
To make a formal judgement
16.Adjudication - ANSWER The formal judgment on a disputed matter- The
legal process of resolving a dispute
17.Appeal Bond - ANSWER Operates as a bail bond for an appellant in a
criminal case- with conditions of prosecuting the appeal and/or they will
surrender themselves to serve the sentence if the lower court verdict is
upheld
,18.Agent - ANSWER A person authorized to act for another person or group
when dealing with third parties
19.Affidavit - ANSWER A sworn written statement under oath
20.Appeal - ANSWER A request for a hearing to a higher court for a reversal
of the decision of a lower court.
21.Appearance Bond - ANSWER In a criminal proceeding, it guarantees the
defendant will appear in court every time they are ordered to do so until the
case is disposed
22.Appellant - ANSWER A person who is dissatisfied with the judgement of a
lower court and asks a superior court to review the decision
23.Requirements before submitting the Temporary Limited Surety Agent
license - ANSWER Secure employment with a bail bond agency and
completed 120 hr pre-licensing course
24.Premiums on bonds - ANSWER 10% on state bonds and 15% on federal
bonds
25.Minimum age requirement for a Limited Surety Agent - ANSWER
Eighteen years old
26.Within how many years prior to the date of application must the applicant
have completed the criminal justice system 120 hr course and a
correspondence course approved by the department - ANSWER 4 years
, 27.What one feature of bail sets it apart from all other contracts - ANSWER
The defendant is a party to the contract, even if they do not sign it
28.Regulation of bail comes from the following - ANSWER Florida statutes
903 & 648 and 69B-221 of the administrative rules of the insurance
commissioner
29.Who is the obligee in a bond when the crime is against the United States? -
ANSWER The President of the United States
30.The governing statute regulating the bail bond exam - ANSWER Florida
statute 648.38
31.To be enforceable by a court, every contract (written or oral) must meet all
of the following requirements - ANSWER Consideration, offer &
acceptance, and commitment
32.The act which makes a contract unenforceable - ANSWER Fraud
33.Element necessary in creating a valid contract - ANSWER Offer and
acceptance
34.A contract in which a person or business promises to treat specific
information as a trade secret and agrees not to disclose the confidential
information to others without proper authorization - ANSWER
Nondisclosure Agreement, NDA or Confidentiality Agreement
35.Federal and state courts sometimes add a bail sufficiency requirement to a
bond. This is also known as - ANSWER Nebbia hearing
