WASHINGTON: Bounty Hunter

[Jaleel Abdul-Jabbaar]

What is the licensing requirement for Washington State as a bail enforcement agent and how can I get into the business.

[Deborah W]

Jaleel,

Here is the information you are looking for.


WA
Surety may return defendant to custody. (RCW 10.19.160)

Licensing of bail bond agents. (18.185) UCEA
H 2525. Requires bail recovery agents to be certified by bail bond agency.

[Jaleel Abdul-Jabbaar]

So does this mean the bail bondman must certify his recovery agents. I just got a job working for Bad boy Bail bondman in Washington State as a bail enforcement officer. Was their some paperwork that I've should've signed before beginning work to be certified

[Deborah W]

Jaleel,

Ask your supervisor or manager what the certification requirements are. If he doesn't know, then post here and I will ask the Sr. Moderators for some direction.

In the meantime, I invite you to go to the Introduction Lounge to say hello and tell us about yourself. :) From then on, please post all questions in your introduction topic. This will allow us to give you a quicker response to your questions.

Thanks!

[Larry Nev]

Yesterday, 3 Feb 2005, I sent an inquiry to the Washington State Department of Licensing concerning the fee for a Bail Recovery Agent license. This is governed by Washington Administrative Code, WAC 308-19. Here is a link to the WAC that explains in detail the fees and the new requirements for a Bail Enforcement Agent in the State of Washington.

Hope this helps anyone who may have questions.


http://www.dol.wa.gov/ppu/finalcroversion308-19wac.rtf

[Titus Kennedy]

I am interested in this also, and did some research on the Washington licensing website. It looks like they are also modifying the law and it is going into effect on Jan 1, 2006. Currently it looks like you just have to have no criminal record for the past 10 years and pay a fee for a license. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[Larry Nev]

on Jan 1, 2006. Currently it looks like you just have to have no criminal record for the past 10 years and pay a fee for a license. Please correct me if I am wrong.

I will have to research the date myself. You may be correct? However, to be a Bail Recovery Agent (Bounty Hunter) in the state of Washington, you have to be sponsored (employed) by a bail bondsmen. The bail bondsmen is the person that holds the agency license and bails bad guys out of jail. Your sponsors name has to appear on your Bail Enforcement Agent license.

http://www.dol.wa.gov/ppu/finalcroversion308-19wac.rtf

Please refer to the link from the state of Washington Department of Licensing.


Larry

[Michael Eichenberger]

I am wanting to become a Bounty Hunter. I have gone through the training and have my Certification. I am wondering what I need to do now to be able to get into the buzz. If there is anyway someone can help me I would really apretiate it very mutch. It is my first time but I wont let anyone down.


Thank you

[Larry Nev]

I am wanting to become a Bounty Hunter. I have gone through the training and have my Certification. I am wondering what I need to do now to be able to get into the buzz. If there is anyway someone can help me I would really apretiate it very mutch. It is my first time but I wont let anyone down.

Michael, nice going on becoming certified. I have do some research here in the state of Washington. You first have to find a bail bindmen to sponsor you in order to become legally licensed. I will be happy to share the information I have with you.

Larry

[Michael Eichenberger]

Thank you Larry. I would really apprtiate that if you could help me. If you need anything you let me know. I have called a couple Bail bondsman but they are like " we aready have one" See I have the traning and all the gear but I don't have the Experance I just need someone to take me under there wing or something.


thank you
mike

[Michael Eichenberger]

do you know if they are still looking for a bail enforcment agent
let me know...

[Karl Murphy]

I am looking for work in Bail Enforcement in Washington as well.
I stopped by a couple of places and was told they has in house agents already,
but that until 1/1/06, there is no license needed to work as a bail enforcement agent in the state of Washington.

[Sherri Coffman]

Jaleel,

Here is the information you are looking for.


WA
Surety may return defendant to custody. (RCW 10.19.160)

Licensing of bail bond agents. (18.185) UCEA
H 2525. Requires bail recovery agents to be certified by bail bond agency.

Thanks Sherri Coffman:)