Virginia Code 9.1-185.11: Firearms, training and usage; standards and requirements
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A. If a bail bondsman chooses to carry a firearm in the course of his duties, he shall be required to:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 9.1-185.11
- 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 bondsman: means any person who is licensed by the Department who engages in the business of bail bonding and is thereby authorized to conduct business in all courts of the Commonwealth. See Virginia Code 9.1-185
- Board: means the Criminal Justice Services Board. See Virginia Code 9.1-185
- Department: means the Department of Criminal Justice Services. See Virginia Code 9.1-185
1. First complete basic firearms training, as defined by the Board; and
2. Receive ongoing in-service firearms training, as defined by the Board.
B. In the event a bail bondsman discharges a firearm during the course of his duties, he shall report it to the Department within 24 business hours.
2004, c. 460.