Description
A Bail Recovery Agent is a person who is offered or given any compensation by a bail agent or surety in exchange for assisting the bail agent or surety in apprehending or surrendering any defendant, or keeping the defendant under necessary surveillance.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 597:7-b; Administrative Rules Chapter Atg-Se 100 - 1500 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
BUREAU OF SECURITIES REGULATION
Department of State
State House, Room 204
Concord, New Hampshire 03301 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-1463 |
| fax |
(603) 271-7933 |
| web |
www.sos.nh.gov/securities |
| contact person |
Barry Glennon, Deputy Director |
| e-mail |
bglennon@sos.state.nh.us |
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Registration Requirements
- Possess liability insurance coverage in the amount of $300,000 for bail recovery activities
- Must notify a municipality's chief law enforcement officer if the search is to be conducted in the municipality's jurisdiction
- Register annually with the Secretary of State
Examination
- Training and certification are conducted through a program approved by the Professional Bail Agents of the United States
Continuing Education
Fees
Reciprocity: Not permitted
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 0
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 33-9021.00 Private Investigators
Further Information*
Professional Bail Agents of the United States (PBUS)
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 925
Washington DC 20004
phone: (202) 783-4120
web: <www.pbus.com>
last revision: August 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
