What elected official is responsible for the licensing and regulation of bail
bondsmen? Right Ans - The Chief Financial Officer
What Chapter of the Florida Statutes govern bail bondsmen? Right Ans -
Chapter 648
What is the most important obligation of a Ne Exeat bond? Right Ans -
Guarantees principal will not leave the state
Appellant Right Ans - One who brings on appeal
Surety Right Ans - One who guarantees the obligation of another
Ne Exeat Right Ans - No exit
Writ Right Ans - Any written order
Habeas Corpus Right Ans - You have the body
Warrant Right Ans - Written order for arrest
Supersedeas Right Ans - You shall forebear
Forfeit Right Ans - To surrender, give up as a penalty
Sufficiency Right Ans - Ampleness, adequacy
Extradite Right Ans - To deliver out
When attaching a power of attorney to the bond, what does the instrument
pledge as security? Right Ans - The surety company's assets
What age does an applicant have to attain to become a limited surety in this
state? Right Ans - 18
A misdemeanor is crime punishable by what maximum term in jail? Right
Ans - Less then 1 year
, A felony is crime punishable by what term in Jail Right Ans - More than one
year to death
What is an obligee? Right Ans - A party to a contract that is owed
Who is the obligee in a state bail bond? Right Ans - The Governor
Who is the obligor in a state bail bond Right Ans - The defendant
How many Criminal Defendant bonds are there? Right Ans - 7
What does Habeas Corpus Mean? Right Ans - You have the body
What does an Extradition Bond guarantee? Right Ans - Defendant will
surrender if requested
Who is authorized by law to accept a criminal defendant's bond? Right Ans
- The Sheriff
Who is authorized by law to accept a federal bond? Right Ans - The Clerk of
the US District Court
Who is authorized by law to accept a supersedeas bond? Right Ans - The
clerk of the circuit court
What does a Limited Surety Agent pledge when posting a bond? Right Ans -
The insurance company's assets to the Governor
What residency requirement must be met before obtaining a Limited Surety
License? Right Ans - You must be a bona fide resident of the State of Florida
How long does a Limited Surety License stay effective? Right Ans - Until
revoked or suspended
What persons cannot be a bondsman, or employees of a bail bond business?
Right Ans - Crossing Guard, Court Clerk, Jailers, Lawyer, Probation Officer,
Police officer