SB 1675 Summary

• Modifies the date for professional bondsmen's annual financial statements from September 30 to June 30 to align with their fiscal year requirements.

• Requires bail bondsmen receipts to be individually numbered and include specific details: precise amounts of fees and payments, copies of agreements, defendant's full name, case number if available, and name of person presenting payment.

• Mandates law enforcement to prominently display the county jail list of licensed bail bondsmen so incarcerated individuals can view available bondsmen, and requires removal of surety bondsmen without current appointments.

• Updates affidavit requirements for surety bondsmen and managing general agents seeking new appointments to include statements about outstanding fines and fees owed to the insurance department.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2014.