Sec. 4. “Bail agent” means a person who has been:

(1) approved by the commissioner; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-10-1-4

  • 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.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
(2) appointed by an insurer by power of attorney;

to execute or countersign bail bonds for the insurer in connection with judicial proceedings for which the person receives a premium.

As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.2.