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CT SB00228
Bill
Status
Passed
5/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
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AI Summary
- Professional bondsmen may charge maximum fees of $50 for bail up to $500, 10% for bail from $500 to $5,000, and 7% for bail exceeding $5,000
- Fees from initial bail are credited toward fees for subsequent increased bail in the same criminal proceeding, excluding appeals or bindovers
- Licensed professional bondsmen must report annually to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection by February 1, 2025, and each year thereafter with details on persons for whom they became surety, including names, dates, bond amounts, and fees charged
- The commissioner shall randomly select three professional bondsmen annually by March 1, 2025, and thereafter for audit of their books and records to ensure compliance with fee regulations
- The act becomes effective July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Annual Random Audits Of Professional Bondsmen.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/21/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Security2/22/2024
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