(a) An individual may not hold himself or herself out to the public as a professional bondsman or a professional surety bondsman, operate as a recovery agent, or use any term, title, or abbreviation that expresses, infers, or implies that the individual is licensed as a professional bondsman unless the individual at the time holds a valid license as a professional bondsman as provided in this article.
Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-13-202
Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
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.
(b) All applicants shall pass an examination, unless exempted by this article, based on criteria established by the Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board and established under Section 15-13-203 and shall comply with the continuing education requirements established by this article.(c) The board may issue an apprentice license, which expires 120 days after issuance, to any applicant who satisfies all criteria for licensure except passing the examination. The board may require an applicant for licensure as an apprentice to sign an affidavit, on a form provided by the board, attesting that the applicant has no felony convictions. The board, by rule, may also provide an age exception to allow any applicant who is 19 or 20 years of age to work as an apprentice until he or she reaches the age of 21 years. The board may charge a fee, not exceeding fifty dollars ($50), for an apprentice license.
