A bail enforcement agent, bail recovery agent, or bail recovery apprentice shall observe the following requirements before taking action authorized under this chapter:

(1)  identify himself as a “bail enforcement agent,” “bail recovery agent,” or “bail recovery apprentice”; and

Terms Used In Utah Code 53-11-122

  • 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.
  • Bail recovery agent: means an individual employed by a bail enforcement agent to assist the bail enforcement agent regarding civil or criminal defendants released on bail by:
(a) presenting a defendant for required court appearances;
(b) apprehending or surrendering a defendant to a court; or
(c) keeping the defendant under necessary surveillance. See Utah Code 53-11-102
  • Bail recovery apprentice: means any individual licensed under this chapter as a bail recovery apprentice, and who:
    (a) has not met the requirements for licensure as a bail recovery agent or bail enforcement agent; and
    (b) is employed by a bail enforcement agent, and works under the direct supervision of a bail enforcement agent or bail recovery agent employed also by the bail enforcement agent, unless the bail recovery apprentice is conducting activities at the direction of the employing bail enforcement agent that under this chapter do not require direct supervision. See Utah Code 53-11-102
    (2)  comply with the notification requirements of Section 53-11-123.

    Enacted by Chapter 257, 1998 General Session