Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Bail Enforcement Agent Training Manual & Field Guide
    Bail Enforcement Agent Training Manual & Field Guide
    Bail Enforcement Agent Training Manual & Field Guide
    Ebook103 pages1 hour

    Bail Enforcement Agent Training Manual & Field Guide

    By Ben Hibbits and Jack McGhee

    ()

    Read preview

    About this ebook

    Bail enforcement is an occupation that is both challenging and rewarding. It is about the task of finding, apprehending and delivering back to jail “wanted” men and women. The element of crime makes this a potentially dangerous profession. The very nature of the business is taking people who have failed to comply with the provisions of their bail back to the court system so that they may have their day in court, effecting a re-arrest of this individual because they, for whatever reason, did not comply with the conditions of their release. Some of these charged people are merely traffic violators while others may be more violent offenders. Some may have made an honest mistake and missed court but most are well aware that they are wanted. Regardless of the charge the objective stays the same: to locate and deliver the defendant and to do it as safely as possible for everyone concerned.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBen Hibbits
    Release dateSep 17, 2017
    ISBN9781370831944
    Bail Enforcement Agent Training Manual & Field Guide
    Author

    Ben Hibbits

    Ben Hibbits has had nearly 1000 successful recoveries since he began working as a professional, licensed Bail Enforcement Agent in 2005. He is also an NRA certified firearms instructor, certified Personal Protection Specialist and was a co-founder of the Delaware Bail Enforcement Association. He is currently a Federal Law Enforcement Officer with the Department of Homeland Security.Ben and his partner Jack McGhee have been asked to speak at numerous (State of Delaware) Bail Enforcement Agent licensing classes, which lead them to begin training new agents and the development of this manual.

    Related to Bail Enforcement Agent Training Manual & Field Guide

    Related ebooks

    Law For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      Supreme Court Makes It Easier To Sue The Police For Malicious Prosecution

      Apr 4, 2022

      The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday made it easier to sue police and prosecutors for malicious prosecution. But the decision still leaves in place other barriers to such lawsuits.

      3 min read

    • Article

      Prosecute the Police

      Jun 13, 2020

      Prosecute the Police
      7 min read

    • Article

      Should I Change Lawyers?

      May 21, 2019

      "I was in a car accident several months ago and hired a personal injury attorney almost immediately. Initially, she was very responsive, returned my calls promptly, keeping me informed of everything. Then, suddenly, silence. I leave messages, am prom

      4 min read

    • Article

      Trustees Are Accountable To The Master Of The High Court

      Jan 16, 2021

      A TRUSTEE of a trust is accountable at all times to the Master of the High Court and to beneficiaries. If trustees’ actions (a single or multiple trustees) contravene either the provisions of the Trust Property Control Act or the trust instrument, th

      3 min read

    • Article

      How to Get Your Estate Plan Done While Under Coronavirus Quarantine

      Mar 30, 2020

      The coronavirus lockdown began in the California counties of Sacramento, Palm Springs, Los Angeles and Ventura, issuing unprecedented orders for all residents to remain in their homes except for certain essential activities. Then Gov. Gavin Newsom ex

      5 min read

    • Article

      SSDI and COVID-19: How to Apply for Disability Benefits Now

      Jun 15, 2021

      After a year of challenges and uncertainty, the world is emerging from the pandemic. Even as the economy picks back up and life resumes some semblance of normal, for some people, the long-term impact of the virus on their health may persist for many

      2 min read

    • Article

      Federal Judge Rules Against Imprisoning Those Who Can't Pay Court Fees

      Aug 6, 2018

      Civil rights lawyers won a ruling that Orleans Parish judges cannot impose fines on defendants without holding a "neutral forum" to learn about their ability to pay.

      3 min read

    • Article

      How to File an FOIA Request

      Aug 18, 2020

      Want your ancestor’s application for a Social Security Card (called an SS-5), WWII alien registration form, or other federal record that isn’t already publicly available? You’ll need to send a Freedom of Information Act (or FOIA) request to the right

      1 min read

    • Article

      When Zombie Debt Collectors Chase Written-Off Debts

      Jan 4, 2019

      Chances are that you have never heard the terms Zombie Debt or Zombie Debt Collectors. Neither had former United States Marine Lt. Charles Lay until the first week of October 2018, when he received this phone call: "Superior Court calling, and we w

      5 min read

    • Article

      What to Expect When You Hire a Lawyer

      Jan 18, 2022

      If the adage about one bad apple spoiling the barrel is true, the American justice system may be in trouble. Perhaps you’ve heard of famed attorney Thomas Girardi, married to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika, who was recently accused of st

      4 min read

    • Article

      Tips To Avoid Funeral Policy Fraud

      Apr 28, 2023

      Send suggestions for topics and requests for info to yourmoney@you.co.za. We may answer your questions in this column but won’t reply personally. FUNERAL policies are the most popular and affordable insurance available. You don’t need medical tests t

      3 min read

    • Article

      Considering a Structured Settlement? Watch Out for Fraud by ‘Bad Apples’

      Sep 8, 2020

      Your child was the victim of medical malpractice, and after a long legal fight you won a structured settlement. You may be relieved, but don’t let your guard down: The people you trust to set up your annuity payments may be out to steal your money.  

      5 min read

    • Article

      The Lowdown On Loan Agreements

      Apr 19, 2024

      Send suggestions for topics and requests for info to yourmoney@you.co.za. We may answer your questions in this column but won’t reply personally. YOU’RE so desperate to get a loan that you take the first one offered to you. Watch out – this approach

      3 min read

    • Article

      How to Avoid Being Robbed Blind After You Die

      Jul 16, 2018

      In February 2018, prominent NYC attorney Steven Etkind was arrested on charges of embezzling millions of dollars from a deceased client's estate. The client's will directed the creation of charitable trusts (of which Etkind served as co-trustee), fun

      5 min read

    • Article

      Beneficiary Designations: 5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid

      Apr 5, 2019

      Many people might not realize that their will does not control who inherits all of their assets when they die. Many assets pass by beneficiary designation -- which is the ability to fill out a form with the financial company holding the asset and na

      3 min read

    • Article

      Fiduciary Rule Struck Down But Plan Sponsors Not Off the Hook

      Apr 23, 2018

      On March 15, 2018, the 5th Circuit Court vacated the entire DOL fiduciary rule. The decision essentially nullifies the rule, which was designed to require financial professionals to put their clients' needs ahead of their own when advising them on re

      4 min read

    • Article

      Left Holding The Can

      Mar 9, 2022

      Left Holding The Can
      3 min read

    • Article

      Do You Really Need to Hire a Financial Adviser? What to Know Before You Do

      Sep 21, 2016

      WHEN MY FAMILY moved to New York City from London in 2000, we had two small children and were buying a house in the U.S. for the first time. We needed some financial advice. A friend recommended her investment adviser, who at the time worked at a big

      2 min read

    • Article

      Could Your Lawyer Have Cheated You on Your Bill?

      Dec 23, 2020

      Today’s story looks at billing practices that may violate ethical rules that apply to lawyers across the country. Before reading further, if you have hired an attorney recently or in the past few years and still have the paperwork, pull out the retai

      4 min read

    • Article

      7 Secrets Financial Advisers Won't Tell You

      Jun 3, 2019

      Your financial adviser is someone you need to trust, and the foundation for that trust is knowledge. You need to know exactly who you're working with, what standards they are held to and how they are making their money. Even if you think your advise

      5 min read

    • Article

      4 Financial Tips When Getting Divorced

      May 28, 2021

      Send suggestions for topics and requests for info to yourmoney@you.co.za. We may answer your questions in this column but won’t reply personally. IN SOUTH Africa, the average age at which men and women divorce is 45 and 41 respectively. Most divorces

      3 min read

    • Article

      For Entrepreneurs, Confidence in Your Advisers Is Your Most Important Investment

      Nov 24, 2021

      If your estate includes private equity investments, operating businesses or intellectual property interests, I’d wager that you have asked about client confidentiality during every introductory meeting with a potential adviser. I believe that almost

      4 min read

    • Article

      Estate Planning Is More Important Than You Think

      Apr 6, 2020

      An estate plan is a necessary tool that allows you to protect, maintain and manage your property if you become ill or pass away. But more than that, it can also help people make sure their minor children are protected in the event of an emergency or

      4 min read

    • Article

      5 Top Tips About Securing Loans For Your Side Hustle

      Jul 16, 2021

      If you want to borrow money, whether it’s from your uncle or the bank, you’ll need to persuade the lender that you’ll be able to make money from your side hustle in the long term to pay back your debt. Prepare well before you apply for the loan. If a

      3 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for Bail Enforcement Agent Training Manual & Field Guide

    0 ratings

    0 ratings0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

      Book preview

      Bail Enforcement Agent Training Manual & Field Guide - Ben Hibbits

      Bail Enforcement Agent Training Manual

      & Field Guide

      by,

      Ben Hibbits and Jack McGhee

      The information contained in this manual is for general guidance only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal counsel, or any other expert advice. Laws, rules, and regulations can vary widely throughout various jurisdictions and are subject to change. It is, therefore, important that you consult an attorney before engaging in the activities outlined in this manual. Accordingly, the information in this manual is provided with the understanding that the authors and publishers are not herein engaged in rendering legal or any other expert advice and, therefore, this manual should not be used as a substitute for consultation with an attorney or one qualified to provide expert advice. You should always consult with your attorney before making any decision which could adversely impact you. Furthermore, the information in this manual is provided as is, with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, or of the results obtained from the use of this information. In no event will the authors be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information in this manual or for any damages that might result in such reliance. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the US Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written consent of the author(s).

      © 2008, 2017 Ben Hibbits and Jack McGhee

      CONTENTS

      Introduction TBD

      I. What is bail? TBD

      II. Getting work TBD

      III. Equipment and certifications TBD

      IV. Radio communications TBD

      V. File evaluation TBD

      VI. Tactics of contact TBD

      VII. Interpersonal communications TBD

      VIII. Standard operating procedures TBD

      IX. Making contact TBD

      X. Apprehension TBD

      XI. Transporting and delivery TBD

      XII. Forced entry TBD

      XIII. Out of state work TBD

      XIV. Closing a case and getting paid TBD

      Glossary of terms TBD

      Introduction

      You have chosen to enter into an occupation that is both challenging and rewarding. You will be tasked with finding, apprehending and delivering back to jail wanted men and women. The element of crime you will deal with in the normal course of your duties also makes this a potentially dangerous profession. The very nature of the business is taking people who have failed to comply with the provisions of their bail back to the court system so that they may have their day in court. You are effecting a re-arrest of this individual because they, for whatever reason, did not comply with the conditions of their release. Some of these charged people are merely traffic violators while others may be more violent offenders. Some may have made an honest mistake and missed court but most are well aware that they are wanted. Regardless of the charge the objective stays the same: to locate and deliver the defendant and to do it as safely as possible for everyone concerned.

      Inside this manual you will find information and techniques utilized on a daily basis by seasoned bail enforcement agents working in the field. These have been developed through years of experience, training and common sense and we believe they will be useful to you today as well as in the future.

      Good luck in your pursuits!

      I. WHAT IS BAIL?

      Bail is a cash deposit made with the courts to secure the release of the defendant until his trial. When a judge sets a bail amount for a defendant he is essentially saying to the defendant Give me X amount of money and you can go free until your trial date. If you show up for your trial then you get all of your money back. And this is pretty much how it works for many low-dollar-amount bails; the defendant pays the full bail amount directly to the courts.

      But what happens if the amount of the bail is far more than the defendant has? Enter the bail bondsman. What the bondsman does is this: for a small fee he will write a bond, an insurance policy actually, made payable to the courts for the full amount of the defendant’s bail. This allows the defendant to get out of jail without having to raise very large sums of money. The bondsman’s fee is typically 10% of the bail amount.

      The bondsman will require that a third party sign for the defendant and accept the financial responsibility. This gives the bondsman an extra measure of protection should the defendant decide to disappear as soon as he/she gets out of jail. This third party is known as the indemnitor and is usually a close friend or relative of the defendant. By bailing out the defendant the indemnitor becomes responsible for him to the extent that, if the defendant does not show up for trial, then he (the indemnitor) is liable for the full amount of the bond. Example: the defendant gets arrested and the judge sets his bail at $40,000.

      Enjoying the preview?
      Page 1 of 1