Indiana Code 27-10-2-4. Qualifications of surety
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Sec. 4. Every surety for the release of a person on bail shall be qualified as:
(2) a person who:
(1) an insurer as defined and meeting the qualifications prescribed in IC 27-1-5-1, and represented by a bail agent as defined in and meeting the qualifications prescribed in this article; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-10-2-4
- 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.
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(A) has reached the age of eighteen (18) years;
(B) is a citizen of the United States;
(C) has been a bona fide resident of Indiana for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the execution of the bond;
(D) is related to the person for whom release on bail is sought within the third degree of affinity; and
(E) owns real or tangible personal property in Indiana with a net asset value that is acceptable to the proper authority approving the bond.
As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.6.