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BAIL BONDING LATEST EXAM [NEW
VERSION]
Which two Florida Statutes govern the bail bond industry? - ANSWER-Chapter
648 and 903
Which Governmental agency or department governs the bail bond industry in the
state of Florida? - ANSWER-Florida Department of Financial Services
The Records of all Bail Bond written in this state must be made available within
how many hours after being requested by the state? - ANSWER-48 hours
What types of action can the department take against an agents bail bond license? (
4 types) - ANSWER-Fine-Probation-suspension-Revoke
What is a daily bond register? - ANSWER-The power registry-Daily log of powers
used-Itemized list to count
,What must be held in an individual file or envelope for each principal for whom a
bail bond has been executed? - ANSWER-Power- Appearance Bond-premium
receipt-Collateral receipt-promissory note-indemnity agreement-disclosure notice-
Application/Contract-Discharge
What is considered to be reasonable business hours - ANSWER-8 hours a day 5
days a week (Between the hours of 8am and 6pm)
Explain what is acceptable as it pertains to the branch office of a bail agency's
entrance and sign? - ANSWER-Business name and address you have filed with the
department.
How and whom must an agent notify if there has been a change in address,
telephone number or name and what is the time frame allowed? - ANSWER-The
Department-The Sheriff-The surety within 10 days.
What is a build up fund? Aka BUF - ANSWER-A joint account between the surety
company and agency to protect the Surety Company
How is a build up fund account opened or titled? - ANSWER-Opened jointly in the
name of the agent or agency and the insurer or in trust for the agent or agency by
the insurer.
Interest accrued on a build up fund account is credited to whom? - ANSWER-The
Bail Bond agent
Build up funds are due payable to the agent how long after final discharge? -
ANSWER-6 months
, What are the responsibilities of the primary bail bond agent? - ANSWER-
Responsibility of the overall operation, Management, Hiring and supervising of all
individuals within the location.
Explain the requirements for the ownership of a bail bond agency - ANSWER-Has
to be a licensed and appointed bail bond agent.
How long must a bail agent keep records of a bail bond transaction? - ANSWER-3
years after the liability of the surety has been terminated?
List two examples or titles that a person may not use or represent themselves as in
the state of Florida - ANSWER-Bail Enforcement and Bounty Hunter
How is the premium rate that an agent charges to the consumer determined? -
ANSWER-The Surety company negotiates with the department
What is the minimum age requirement for an applicant of a limited surety agents
license? - ANSWER-18 Years old
What is the minimum education requirement for an applicant of a limited surety
agents license? - ANSWER-High School Diploma or equivalent
A person holding a temporary bail bond license may or may not - ANSWER-
Execute or sign bonds-deliver a bond-handle collateral receipts-perform pickups
alone- manage and office separate from their supervisor.
What does it mean when an Insurer "appoints" an agent? Describe what this means
and what steps are taken in the appointment procedure - ANSWER-Must file the
appointment with the department and at the same time pay the applicable