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ID S1110

Bill

Status

Passed

4/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes requirements for bail enforcement agents including minimum age of 18, U.S. citizenship or legal residency, mental competency, and no fugitive status.

  • Requires bail enforcement agents to possess an approved affidavit, defendant information, surety details, and valid photo identification during arrests, and wear an exclusive "bail enforcement agent" badge.

  • Mandates agents notify the county sheriff prior to planned apprehensions and prohibits agents from representing themselves as peace officers, wearing law enforcement uniforms, using fictitious names, or carrying weapons without compliance with state and federal law.

  • Establishes penalties of up to $1,000 fine for first offense and up to 6 months jail plus $1,000 fine for subsequent violations of agent requirements, with misdemeanor charges for unauthorized arrests or violations of prohibitions.

  • Requires bail agents to maintain copies of bail enforcement agent appointments and confirms agents can rely on appointment records to verify regulatory compliance.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to provide requirements for bail enforcement agents.

BAIL ENFORCEMENT AGENTS

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 266 Effective: 07/01/2019

4/2/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/13/2019
Judiciary and Rules2/13/2019

Full Bill Text

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