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  1. 1Which Florida agency administers the statutory chapter regulating bail bond agents?

    1. A. Department of Financial Services
    2. B. Department of State
    3. C. Department of Corrections
    4. D. Office of the State Courts Administrator

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Florida Statutes section 648.26 states: "The department shall administer the provisions of this chapter." In chapter 648, department means the Department of Financial Services.

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 648.26(1)

  2. 2What security distinguishes a Florida professional bail bond agent under the statutory definition?

    1. A. Real estate mortgages only
    2. B. An insurer's power of attorney only
    3. C. United States currency, postal money orders, or cashier's checks pledged for a bail bond
    4. D. A county-issued guaranteed arrest certificate

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Section 648.25(8) defines a professional bail bond agent as a person who "pledges United States currency, United States postal money orders, or cashier's checks as security for a bail bond."

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 648.25(8)

  3. 3A bond contains an irregularity but was taken by an authorized official and states the appearance place and bail amount. How does Florida law treat it?

    1. A. Automatically void
    2. B. Valid despite the irregularity
    3. C. Valid only after a new premium
    4. D. Void unless the defendant signs again

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Section 903.32(1) states: "A bond shall not be held invalid because of any irregularity if it was taken by a legally authorized official and states the place of appearance and the amount of bail."

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 903.32(1)

  4. 4Which listed action violates Florida's bail-bond premium rule?

    1. A. Executing a bail bond without charging a premium
    2. B. Accepting collateral that is reasonable relative to the bond
    3. C. Sharing a commission with another licensed and appointed agent
    4. D. Registering with the sheriff and circuit-court clerk in another county

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 648.33(2) states: "It is unlawful for a bail bond agent to execute a bail bond without charging a premium therefor."

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 648.33(2)

  5. 5For a noncompany surety to qualify for a person's release on bail, what Florida connection is required?

    1. A. Employment by the court
    2. B. Residence in Florida or ownership of Florida real estate
    3. C. A DFS bail bond license in every case
    4. D. A federal surety certificate

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Section 903.05 states that a surety other than an authorized company "shall be a resident of the state or own real estate within the state."

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 903.05

  6. 6An agent writes two powers of attorney for the same charge, with no permitted cosurety arrangement. How is this treated?

    1. A. Permitted if both powers are filed
    2. B. Prohibited
    3. C. Required for out-of-county bonds
    4. D. Permitted if the premium is doubled

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Section 648.44(1)(k) prohibits an agent from "Write more than one power of attorney per charge on a bond, except in the case of a cosurety, unless the power of attorney prohibits a cosurety."

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 648.44(1)(k)

  7. 7If a bond states no appearance day or an impossible day, when must the defendant appear after notice?

    1. A. 3 days after notice
    2. B. 5 days after notice
    3. C. 10 days after notice
    4. D. 30 days after notice

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Section 903.32(2) binds the defendant to appear "10 days after receipt of notice to appear" when no day or an impossible day is stated.

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 903.32(2)

  8. 8For how long after forfeiture may a surety arrest the principal to surrender the principal?

    1. A. 60 days
    2. B. 1 year
    3. C. 2 years
    4. D. 4 years

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Section 903.29 authorizes the arrest "Within 2 years from the date of forfeiture of a bond."

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 903.29

  9. 9What written wording must appear in a Florida indemnity agreement between a principal and a surety or the surety's agent?

    1. A. A promise to indemnify for all losses not otherwise prohibited by law or DFS rules
    2. B. A waiver of all court appearances
    3. C. An assignment of the defendant's wages
    4. D. A promise to pay any charge selected by the agency

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 648.442(10) requires the principal to agree "to indemnify and hold harmless the surety company or its agent for all losses not otherwise prohibited by law or by rules of the Department of Financial Services."

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 648.442(10)

  10. 10A suspended former licensee continues conducting bail bond transactions before reinstatement. What consequence does Florida law assign to that conduct?

    1. A. An administrative penalty of up to $5,000
    2. B. A third-degree felony
    3. C. A minimum three-month license suspension
    4. D. Probation for a period not exceeding two years

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Section 648.49(3) states that a person who conducts licensed business while suspended or revoked "commits a felony of the third degree."

    Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — Fla. Stat. § 648.49(3)

Topics in this practice bank

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  • BAIL AS SURETY; CRIMINAL DEFENDANT'S BONDS
    • A. Bail As Surety
    • A. Bail As Surety / 1. Regulation and regulatory authority
    • A. Bail As Surety / 2. The Surety Contract
    • B. Criminal Defendant's Bonds
    • B. Criminal Defendant's Bonds / 1. Bail Bonds
    • B. Criminal Defendant's Bonds / 2. Appeal Bonds
    • B. Criminal Defendant's Bonds / 3. Supersedeas Bonds
    • B. Criminal Defendant's Bonds / 4. Habeas Corpus Bonds
    • B. Criminal Defendant's Bonds / 5. Extradition Bonds
    • B. Criminal Defendant's Bonds / 6. Civil Contempt Bonds
    • B. Criminal Defendant's Bonds / 7. Ne Exeat Bonds
    • B. Criminal Defendant's Bonds / 8. Criminal Contempt Bonds
    • C. Federal Bonds
  • LICENSING AND APPOINTMENT OF BAIL BOND AGENTS AND AGENCIES
    • A. Professional Bail Bond Agents
    • B. Limited Surety Agents
    • B. Limited Surety Agents / 1. Application
    • B. Limited Surety Agents / 2. Qualifications
    • B. Limited Surety Agents / 3. Effective Date and Term of License
    • B. Limited Surety Agents / 4. Prohibited Persons
    • B. Limited Surety Agents / 5. Continuing Education Requirements
    • C. Bail Bond Agencies
    • C. Bail Bond Agencies / 1. Application
    • C. Bail Bond Agencies / 2. Qualifications
    • C. Bail Bond Agencies / 3. Effective Date and Term of License
    • C. Bail Bond Agencies / 4. Prohibited Persons
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF CONTRACTS
    • A. Enforceability of contracts
    • B. Actions that Make a Contract Unenforceable
    • C. Creating A Valid Contract
    • D. Enforcing the Contract
    • E. Uniform Extradition Act
  • OPERATING A BAIL BOND BUSINESS
    • A. The Contract of Agency
    • B. Statutory Guidelines
    • B. Statutory Guidelines / 1. Bail bond office
    • B. Statutory Guidelines / 2. Supervision and Employees
    • B. Statutory Guidelines / 3. Licenses and Appointments
    • B. Statutory Guidelines / 4. Records
    • B. Statutory Guidelines / 5. Advertising
    • B. Statutory Guidelines / 6. Change of Address
    • C. Payment of Premium
  • ARREST AND RELEASE
    • A. Arrest Procedures
    • B. Pre–Trial Release
    • C. Approval and Acceptance of Bail
    • D. GPS Monitoring
  • WRITING AND UNDERWRITING BONDS
    • A. Underwriting
    • B. The Surety/Defendant Contract (Bond)
    • C. The Surety Contract
    • D. Writing the Bond/Premium
    • E. Transfer Bonds
    • E. Transfer Bonds / 1. In state
    • E. Transfer Bonds / 2. Out–of–state
    • F. Out–of–County Bonds
  • THE COURTS
    • A. Jurisdictions
    • A. Jurisdictions / 1. Appellate jurisdiction
    • A. Jurisdictions / 2. Original jurisdiction
    • B. Fulfilling the obligation
    • B. Fulfilling the obligation / 1. Required court appearances
    • B. Fulfilling the obligation / 2. Court orders
    • B. Fulfilling the obligation / 3. Surrender of Defendant
    • B. Fulfilling the obligation / 4. Statutory discharge
  • FORFEITURES AND JUDGMENTS
    • A. Forfeitures
    • A. Forfeitures / 1. Procedural Guidelines
    • A. Forfeitures / 2. Notice of Forfeiture
    • A. Forfeitures / 3. Discharge of Forfeiture
    • A. Forfeitures / 4. Warrant/Capias for Defendant's Arrest
    • A. Forfeitures / 5. Locating and Arresting the Defendant
    • B. Judgments
    • B. Judgments / 1. Forfeiture to Judgment
    • B. Judgments / 2. Consequences of Unpaid Judgments
    • B. Judgments / 3. Motions to Set Aside Judgment
    • B. Judgments / 4. Remission
  • COLLATERAL AND INDEMNITY
    • A. The Indemnity Contract
    • B. Types of Collateral
    • C. Securing Collateral
    • D. Custody of Collateral
    • E. Return of Collateral After Fulfillment
    • F. After Forfeiture
    • G. Contractual Restrictions
    • H. Punishment for Violations
  • REGULATION OF BAIL BOND AGENTS
    • A. Criminal Charges and Violations
    • A. Criminal Charges and Violations / 1. Felony Violations
    • A. Criminal Charges and Violations / 2. Misdemeanor Violations
    • B. Department Authority
    • B. Department Authority / 1. Department Discipline
    • B. Department Authority / 2. Initiating a Departmental Investigation
    • B. Department Authority / 3. Evidence Gathering
    • B. Department Authority / 4. Disciplinary Actions and Other Consequences

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