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rorodre
Jul 17, 2007, 01:50 PM
How do I become a bounty hunter in Florida

Lowtax4eva
Jul 17, 2007, 01:54 PM
I googled it and came up with this:

"Florida does not allow bounty hunters.

(3) No person, other than a certified law enforcement officer, shall be authorized to apprehend, detain, or arrest a principal on a bond, wherever issued, unless that person is qualified, licensed, and appointed as provided in this chapter or licensed as a bail bond agent by the state where the bond was written. "

Florida Bail Laws (http://www.americanbailcoalition.com/Bail%20Laws/Florida%20Bail%20Laws.htm)

shygrneyzs
Jul 17, 2007, 01:56 PM
From what I have read, Florida does not allow bounty hunters. Read this from "Florida Bail Laws":

10. Bounty Hunter Provisions.

Florida does not allow bounty hunters.

Apprehension of bail fugitives is only allowed as set forth in FS 648.30(2)&(3):
(2) No person shall represent himself or herself to be a bail enforcement agent, bounty hunter, or other similar title in [Florida].
(3) No person, other than a certified law enforcement officer, shall be authorized to apprehend, detain, or arrest a principal on a bond, wherever issued, unless that person is qualified, licensed, and appointed as provided in this chapter or licensed as a bail bond agent by the state where the bond was written.
Violation of this is a 3rd class felony. [FS 648.30(4)].

If you want further info:
American Bail Coalition Bounty Hunter Laws (http://www.americanbailcoalition.com/new_html/Bounty%20Hunter%20Laws.htm)
Questions and answers concerning bounty hunting and bail enforcement (http://www.bondforfeitures.com/answers.htm)
Is Bounty Hunting Legal in Florida (http://www.bondforfeitures.com/email3/is_bounty_hunting_legal_in_flori.htm)

excon
Jul 18, 2007, 10:24 AM
Hello ro:

I help criminals in trouble. I don't help want to be cops!

excon