Bail and Bounty school

I know that many of you who visit this site would like to know more about the licensing requirements for Bail Agents and Bounty Hunters. We have comprised a list of the most frequently asked questions to insure you get a better understanding of the Bail Bond and fugitive recovery business. We are very in very turbulent economic times. There are very few careers that offer the type of compensation that being a licensed Bail Bondsman or Fugitive recover agent offer. That's the little secrete that most people inside the Bail Bond and fugitive recovery business don't want the average consumer to know. However, our position is that everyone deserves an opportunity. As long as you meet the simple requirements as prescribed by the State Of california Department of Insurance, then you as an individual should have no problem obtaining a license to become a Licensed Bail Agent or Fugitive recovery person.

What we will do as teachers for the Plotkin Bail Bond School is provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how the Bail Bond and fugitive recovery Business works. We will prepare you for the state exam. The Bail Bond exam is only 50 questions multiple choice thus far. If you show up and listen you will pass the exam. We will give you practice exams to take home and study. There is no test to become a fugitive recovery agent. The bail Bond industry is a very exciting and rewarding industry. As with all businesses what you put into it is what you get out. You cant go wrong with spending $395, and committing yourself for 2 6hour classes to get a pre licensing certificate to become licensed by the State of California. Of course the license is contingent on you passing the 50 question multiple choice test, which we know you will.

What is a Bail Agent/ Bail Bondsman?

A Bail Agent or Bail Bondsman is any person or corporation, which will act as a surety and pledge money or property as bail for the appearance of a criminal defendant in court. What we deliver to the court is called a bond. This is why we are called Bail bondsman. Only a licensed Bail Bondsman may transact, negotiate, and write a bond. In most cases a licensed Bail Agent is given Power of Attorney to write a bond for a specified amount.

Licensing Requirements for Bail Agents

The State of California offers three types of Bail Licenses

Bail Agent’s license

Bail Permitee’s license

Bail Solicitors’ License

Bail Bond Agents must comply with the following in the State of California in order to obtain a license.

Be a continuous resident of the state of California for at least two years.

Be of Good moral character

Applicant must take 12 hours of classroom education. This is considered pre-licensing. After completing Pre-licensing

Applicant must take and pass a written examination given by the commissioner.

Fugitive Recovery Person/Agent(Bounty Hunter)

Section 1299-1299.14 Penal Code

No License Required

Must Meet one of the following

*Holds a private investigator license

*Holds a Bail license issued by a state other than California.

*Is a depositor or bail

*Is a Bail fugitive recovery agent

Fugitive Recovery Agents Shall:

*Be atleast 18 years of age

*Complete a minimum of 12 hours of classroom education certified pursuant to section 1810.07 of the Insurance Code.

*Carry certificates of completion of the above requirements with him or her at all times in the course of performing his or her duties under this article.

*Not have been convicted of a felony Before apprehending

What exactly is A Fugitive Recovery Agent/ Bounty Hunter?

A fugitive Recovery agent is exactly what the name states. An individual who captures fugitives for money. Bail Bondsman bond out hundreds of thousands of individuals on a yearly basis. While I am a Bail Bondsman myself, I can't express enough the need for properly trained and efficient fugitive recovery agents in the Bail Bond industry. A good fugitive recovery agent can save a Bail Bondsman's you know what! Most bondsman won't actually admit how important fugitive recovery is because many of us don't want to admit that sometimes we have situations that are beyond our immediate control. While we bail bondsman make a living helping individuals accused of a crime get released on bond, fugitive recovery agents make a living helping Bail Bondsmen and Bail agents find the individuals who decide to flee while out on bail. A fugitive recovery agent has a very demanding job. The skills needed to become a fugitive recovery agent are more than just physical. A fugitive recovery agent needs to be able to think quickly on his or her feet. A fugitive recovery agent needs to be able to anticipate and study the habits of the individual or individuals he or she may be tracking. Successful fugitive recovery agents use the acronym IPDE( Identify predict decide and execute) daily in order to stay sharp and alert.

The Plotkin Bail Bond Education Class will be held at Dave & Buster's Saturday May, 1 and Sunday May, 2 2010.

400 s. Baldwin Avenue Suite 930-u

Arcadia California, 91007

Class will be held from 9:am - 4:pm. Tuition includes cont'l breakfast, lunch and books for both days. Certificates of completion will be given upon completion of 12 hour class for all those who pre- register.

The 12 hour pre-licensing certification is $395.00 for both days. Late registration cost is $410.00 and walk in $415.00. Please note for late and walk in students, certificates of completion will be mailed within ten day of completion of course.

Continuing Education is $195.00 for pre registered