How do I Become a Bail Bondsman?
The MBAA will offer a 40 hour bail agent Pre-Licensing class (new agents, those switching license types of those whose licenses have been expired for more than one year) in Ridgeland, Mississippi. This course satisfies section 83-39-3 of the Code of Mississippi which requires submission of proof of completion of 40 hours of Pre-Licensing education for those seeking to be licensed as a professional bail agent, soliciting bail agent or bail enforcement agent. Where and when will the Pre-Licensing course be held? May 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th, 2009 in Ridgeland, MS. You must be present all four days to receive your certificate of attendence. Last day to pre-register is April 30th. July 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th, 2009 in Ridgeland, MS. You must be present all four days to receive your certificate of attendence. Last day to pre-register is July 9th. *All money MUST BE IN OUR OFFICE on or before the pre-registration deadline to receive the pre-registration discount of $1,300.00, postmark dates do no
In order to become a bail bondsman a person requires training, insurance, basic knowledge of the legal system, understanding that the job does not follow a set schedule hours and awareness that employment in the bail bonds industry does not allow for much growth opportunity. A bail bondsman acts as an agent for a person who has been arrested, has appeared in front of a judge, and had their bail amount set. The arrested party calls a bail bondsman, tells the bondsman the amount of their bail, and the bondsman tells the arrested party how much they’ll have to pay to them so they may be released until their next court appearance. The bail bondsman usually charges a percentage (10-15%) of the total bail amount set by the judge, and may ask for additional collateral to reduce the risk of the prospective client from fleeing the area and not appearing at his/her next court hearing. The percentage charged to the client is income to the bail bondsman and is not returned to the client. Additiona
I’d suggest contacting a local bondsman and asking about it. Each state (and perhaps county or city as well) will have differing criteria for becoming bonded to post bail. If one of your local folks is unwilling to help, ask another! At least they could tell you a direction to go and give you a source of information to contact.
