Any licensed bail bond agent, temporary bail bond agent, or managing general agent engaged in the bail bond business, who permits any person not licensed, as required under chapter 648, F.S., to solicit or engage in the bail bond business in his behalf shall be deemed in violation of Florida Statutes § 648.30 A bail bond agent or duly licensed person from another state may apprehend, detain, or arrest a principal on a bond, as provided by law.
Rulemaking Authority 648.26 FS. Law Implemented 648.30, 648.35 FS. History-Repromulgated 12-24-74, Formerly 4-1.06, Amended 9-10-91, Formerly 4-1.006, Amended 4-14-97, Formerly 4-221.001.

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 69B-221.001

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.