Virginia Code 9.1-186: Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 9.1-186
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- 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.
- Bailee: means a person who has been released on bail, and who is or has been subject to a bond, as defined in § 19. See Virginia Code 9.1-186
- Board: means the Criminal Justice Services Board. See Virginia Code 9.1-101
- Department: means the Department of Criminal Justice Services. See Virginia Code 9.1-101
- Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230
“Bail enforcement agent,” also known as “bounty hunter,” means any individual engaged in bail recovery.
“Bail recovery” means an act whereby a person arrests a bailee with the object of surrendering the bailee to the appropriate court, jail, or police department, for the purpose of discharging the bailee’s surety from liability on his bond. “Bail recovery” shall include investigating, surveilling or locating a bailee in preparation for an imminent arrest, with such object and for such purpose.
“Bailee” means a person who has been released on bail, and who is or has been subject to a bond, as defined in § 19.2-119.
“Board” means the Criminal Justice Services Board.
“Department” means the Department of Criminal Justice Services.
2004, c. 397.