Terms Used In Florida Statutes 648.385

  • 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.
  • person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01

(1) The purpose of this section is to establish requirements and standards for continuing education courses for persons authorized to write bail bonds in this state.
(2) Each person subject to this chapter must complete a minimum of 14 hours of continuing education courses every 2 years as specified in s. 626.2815.
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