[b]Bounty hunters must be licensed and notify local police of a defendant's location before making an arrest. Iowa Code § 80A.3.

A victim can sue a bail bond agent as well as the bounty hunter for misconduct. Iowa Code § 80A.16A.

A bounty hunter cannot enter the home of or use force against an innocent third party. State v. McFarland, 598 N.W.2d 318 (Iowa Ct. App. 1999).