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ID S1325

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 19-2911 of Idaho Code regarding release of defendants upon posting bail bonds
  • Requires surety companies to collect full bail bond premiums through licensed bail agents or employees before or at the time the bond is posted
  • Mandates bail agents attach a written affidavit to the bond certifying full premium payment before the defendant is released from sheriff custody
  • Permits defendants to obtain premium financing for bail bond payments, but prohibits bail agents and surety companies from having financial affiliations with, indemnifying, or receiving compensation from premium financiers

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to the Idaho Bail Act to provide conditions and requirements relating to the release of a defendant upon the posting of a bail bond.

IDAHO BAIL ACT

Last Action

to Jud

2/14/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/14/2012

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