INDIANA LAW: Recovery Agents

[Anthony Bridgestone]

Recovery agents must be licensed. Ind. Code Ann. § 27-10-3-1 (1997).

To obtain a license, recovery agents must be at least 18 years old, be a citizen of the U.S., be a resident of the state for at least 6 months, at least 10 years must have elapsed after any felony conviction to obtain a license (5 years for misdemeanor), Ind. Code Ann. § 27-10-3-5, and they must pass an examination given by the State, Ind. Code Ann. § 27-10-3-6.

Recovery agents must notify the sheriff in their respective locales of residence, Ind. Code Ann. § 27-10-3-17, and bail bond agents must give the state a list of recovery agents they employ. Ind. Code Ann. § 27-10-3-14.

Bail bond agent and bounty hunter cannot forcibly enter the home of a third party. Mishler v. State, 660 N.E.2d 343 (Ind. App.1996).

[Tony Simonton]

I checked into the requirements for the state of IN for a Bounty Hunter "Recovery Agent". Here is the IN's requirements.

Be 18 years of age at time of application.

Have been a resident of Indiana for six months preceding application.

Have no felony conviction in the past ten years.

Have no misdemeanor conviction in the past five years ( if the misdemeanor involved dishonesty, violence or a deadly weapon).

Properly complete and submit an application and the $300.00 fee.

Pass the multiple choice examination.

Here is a link to the website. www.ai.org/idoi/bailbond/recoveryagents.html

[Clifton Brown]

Do you have any more information that I may references to find about how to become a recovery agent.

Clifton Brown:confused:

[Eric Russel]

Call the indiana department of insurance in indianapolis. Ask to be transfered to the bail bond division then ask for the recovery agent packet. They will send you all the information you need to schedual and pass the test. Be ready to drop about 400$$$ in the process

[Eric Russel]

HEY, is there anyone out there who actually took the exam?? What should one expect? Difficult, easy? Someone drop me some info.

[Tony E. Whitaker]

Is there a big demand here in Indiana for recovery agents. And is the pay the same as a PI.

[Larry Cornett]

Hey, anyone wanting any info on becoming a Bountyhunter ( Or Recovery Agent ) as it is more normally reffered to, please feel free to reply to me.

The number to the Department of Insurance is (317) 232-5249 ( ask for Mickey there ). The mailing address is:

Department of Insurance
Bail Bond Division
311 West Washington Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN. 46204.

The Package that they send out to you is pretty much self explanatory, and depending on when you apply, you could only have to pay half of the entire fee.

The Study material is the same for a Bail Agent ( Bail Bondsman ) as it is for a Recovery Agent ( Bountyhunter )...

There is a need for Good Bountyhunters in Indy where there are over 80,000 open warrants in the state. The good thing about being a bountyhunter is that you can freelance for several Bail Agencies.

There is also a Program here in Indiana called Crimestoppers that offers awards for information or apprehension of wanted fugitives...

[Larry Cornett]

The Best way to get involved in the recovery Agent biz is to become immersed in the bail bonding industry, basically, hanging around Bail bondsmen ( or women ).

Learning the lingo and the ins and outs of the biz will make taking the test a whole lot easier.

Unlike the Bondsman, a recovery agent's paperwork load is nil to none, meaning the bail Bondsman is responsible for having the defendent and his indemnitors fill out the proper paperwork to exact the defendent's release.

The basic pay for a recovery agent is usually 10% of the face of the original Bond, meaning a bond worth $10,000 means the defendent msut pay $1,000 to get out of Jail.

Say the defendent doesn't show up for his court date, the court issues a FTA ( Failure To Appear ) and also notifies the Bondsman, the Bondsman then has 365 days to surrender the defendent back to the jurisdiction of the court he had FTA.

The bondsman either hires a recovery agent or looks for the defendent himself ( A Bondsman license is both a recovery agent's license as well as a bail bonding license $650 )

If the bondsman hires a recovery agent he typically offers the recovery agent 10% or $1,000. If the original bond was $50,000 the recovery agent would get $5,000

[Andre Hillard]

Hey tony thanks a million,
Now this is the type of info I 've been searching for.



Originally posted by Tony Simonton
I checked into the requirements for the state of IN for a Bounty Hunter "Recovery Agent". Here is the IN's requirements.

Be 18 years of age at time of application.

Have been a resident of Indiana for six months preceding application.

Have no felony conviction in the past ten years.

Have no misdemeanor conviction in the past five years ( if the misdemeanor involved dishonesty, violence or a deadly weapon).

Properly complete and submit an application and the $300.00 fee.

Pass the multiple choice examination.

Here is a link to the website. www.ai.org/idoi/bailbond/recoveryagents.html

[William Springer]

Thank you Larry for the helpful info into
becoming a recovering agent. I'm new
to the IPIU and am certainlly finding these
forums productive.:D
Bill S.

[Marvin Foster]

Thanks for the info. I will be calling Indy tomorrow about the initial packet for a Recovery Agent. Thanks again.

[Curtis Luna]

Hey, anyone wanting any info on becoming a Bountyhunter ( Or Recovery Agent ) as it is more normally reffered to, please feel free to reply to me.

The number to the Department of Insurance is (317) 232-5249 ( ask for Mickey there ). The mailing address is:

Department of Insurance
Bail Bond Division
311 West Washington Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN. 46204.

The Package that they send out to you is pretty much self explanatory, and depending on when you apply, you could only have to pay half of the entire fee.

The Study material is the same for a Bail Agent ( Bail Bondsman ) as it is for a Recovery Agent ( Bountyhunter )...

There is a need for Good Bountyhunters in Indy where there are over 80,000 open warrants in the state. The good thing about being a bountyhunter is that you can freelance for several Bail Agencies.

There is also a Program here in Indiana called Crimestoppers that offers awards for information or apprehension of wanted fugitives...
Hi Larry,

Your posts regarding Recovery Agents are interesting! Do you have time to receive calls at the number listed to provide a curious IPIU member some insight?

Sincerely,

Curt

[Robert Donovan]

Hi Larry,

Your posts regarding Recovery Agents are interesting! Do you have time to receive calls at the number listed to provide a curious IPIU member some insight?

Sincerely,

CurtRather than post non-licensing items here, invite Larry to post in the Bounty Hunters Forum where the non-public area is more secure. Licensed PI's and all Level 4 members have access to the Bounty Hunters Forum.

[Curtis Luna]

Rather than post non-licensing items here, invite Larry to post in the Bounty Hunters Forum where the non-public area is more secure. Licensed PI's and all Level 4 members have access to the Bounty Hunters Forum.

Well Robert, I"ll just follow up on my own regarding Larry's comments, or simply wait till I have Level 4 access to inquire about Bounty Hunter's.

Thanks,

Curt

[Mark Michael]

Larry, you seem to really know what you're talking about. Can I run a question by you. I am in a very wierd situation. I work as an analyst for the National Guard Counter-drug Program and I am assigned to a federal law enforcement agencies warrant task force to assist them, as an analyst. I have been given Special Deputy powers through the local Sheriff Dept. for investigative purposes only. My contract with them specifically says NO arrest powers, no firearms. I was speaking to Mickey and then to the lawyer at IDOI. The lawyer told me that upon applying they would deny my app. for recovery agent, but solely on a grey area in the laws (he even stated it was very grey). I would then be able to appeal and they might grant me a license. Do you have any advice/insight on this? If you are denied by the appeal board can you ever reapply? Like, if I no longer had the Special Deputy powers. Thanks for your comments.

Mark

[Antonio Amador Jr]

THANKS LARRY for all of your information!!

[Antonio Amador Jr]

Larry, do you need any kind of licence to do executive protection?

Antonio

[Matthew Wayne Simmons]

Larry, I used to work at the harrison county sherriff's dept although I live in kentucky (meade county) was considering the move to indiana. I still have to wait 6 months before I can apply?

[Steven Lofing]

Larry, I used to work at the harrison county sherriff's dept although I live in kentucky (meade county) was considering the move to indiana. I still have to wait 6 months before I can apply?

Funny world, i live next door to 2 Harrison County Sherrifs.
Do you know Gene Dedoeaux, or Major Payne?

Indiana recovery looks easier than some other states.

[Kathie Evans]

Hey, anyone wanting any info on becoming a Bountyhunter ( Or Recovery Agent ) as it is more normally reffered to, please feel free to reply to me.

The number to the Department of Insurance is (317) 232-5249 ( ask for Mickey there ). The mailing address is:

Department of Insurance
Bail Bond Division
311 West Washington Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN. 46204.

The Package that they send out to you is pretty much self explanatory, and depending on when you apply, you could only have to pay half of the entire fee.

The Study material is the same for a Bail Agent ( Bail Bondsman ) as it is for a Recovery Agent ( Bountyhunter )...

There is a need for Good Bountyhunters in Indy where there are over 80,000 open warrants in the state. The good thing about being a bountyhunter is that you can freelance for several Bail Agencies.

There is also a Program here in Indiana called Crimestoppers that offers awards for information or apprehension of wanted fugitives...
Hi Larry, thank you for the tips, I am finishing my degree as of next month for criminal justice and want to know if you have any information on how to begin to search for work in this field? Thanks you, Kathie

[Matthew Crenshaw]

Does anyone no where to find any information for Bailbondsman for the state exam. Or if no test information how is the test any keys to remeber.

Thanks,

Matthew

[Darrell L Dillard]

J?ust for my own thoughts, how difficult is it to become employed in the recovery field in Indiana

[Darrell L Dillard]

The Best way to get involved in the recovery Agent biz is to become immersed in the bail bonding industry, basically, hanging around Bail bondsmen ( or women ).

Learning the lingo and the ins and outs of the biz will make taking the test a whole lot easier.

Unlike the Bondsman, a recovery agent's paperwork load is nil to none, meaning the bail Bondsman is responsible for having the defendent and his indemnitors fill out the proper paperwork to exact the defendent's release.

The basic pay for a recovery agent is usually 10% of the face of the original Bond, meaning a bond worth $10,000 means the defendent msut pay $1,000 to get out of Jail.

Say the defendent doesn't show up for his court date, the court issues a FTA ( Failure To Appear ) and also notifies the Bondsman, the Bondsman then has 365 days to surrender the defendent back to the jurisdiction of the court he had FTA.

The bondsman either hires a recovery agent or looks for the defendent himself ( A Bondsman license is both a recovery agent's license as well as a bail bonding license $650 )

If the bondsman hires a recovery agent he typically offers the recovery agent 10% or $1,000. If the original bond was $50,000 the recovery agent would get $5,000

Larry, your insight into the field is enlightening, Thank you.

[Sean H Patterson]

Wow.. Yes Larry that was excellent info. Thats everything i wanted to know... Well... almost. The fee for the license is different from every person. What is the current fee at right now?