31A-23a-205.  Special requirements for bail bond producers and bail bond enforcement agents.

(1)  As used in this section, “bail bond producer” and “bail enforcement agent” have the same definitions as in Section 31A-35-102.

Terms Used In Utah Code 31A-23a-205

  • 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.
  • producer: means a person licensed or required to be licensed under the laws of this state to sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance. See Utah Code 31A-1-301
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2)  A bail bond producer may not operate in this state without an appointment from one or more authorized bail bond surety insurers or licensed bail bond companies.

(3)  A bail bond enforcement agent may not operate in this state without an appointment from one or more licensed bail bond producers.

Amended by Chapter 32, 2020 General Session