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OK SB1886

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dan Kirby

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the deadline for professional bondsmen's annual financial statements from 90 days prior to September 30 to June 30, while maintaining the September submission deadline
  • Expands receipt requirements for bail bondsmen to include individually numbered receipts with precise amounts, defendant's name and case number, and the name of the person making payment
  • Requires bondsmen affidavits to affirm no outstanding fines or fees are owed to the insurance department, and allows the Commissioner to deny appointments or apply sanctions (or both) for false statements
  • Mandates that law enforcement prominently display the list of licensed bondsmen in county jails so incarcerated individuals can view it, and requires removal of any surety bondsman without a current surety appointment
  • Clarifies that "return to custody" includes situations where the bondsman has requested a hold and guaranteed reasonable travel expenses for the defendant's return
  • Effective date: November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Bail bondsmen; annual financial statement; affidavit; definitions. Effective date.

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

coauthored by Kirby (principal House author)

2/5/2014

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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