A person may not act in the capacity of a bail bond agent or perform any of the functions, duties, or powers prescribed for a bail bond agent under this chapter unless that person is appointed and licensed as provided in this chapter. However, this section does not prohibit any individual from pledging real or other property as security for a bail bond in judicial proceedings if the individual does not receive, or is not promised, money or other things of value therefor. Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 360 daysup to $3,000
For details, see § 12.1-32-01

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 26.1-26.6-04

  • 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.
  • Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
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