Hawaii Revised Statutes 431:9N-104 – Bail agent not to act as attorney
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 431:9N-104
- 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 agent: means a licensed insurance producer under article 9A who is appointed by an authorized surety insurer, furnishes bail for compensation in any court in this State, and has the power of attorney to execute or countersign bail bonds in connection with judicial proceedings. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 431:9N-101
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
A bail agent who is also an attorney shall not represent a person to whom the attorney has furnished bail for compensation in any proceeding for which the attorney has furnished bail. The commissioner may place on probation, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a bail agent‘s license and may levy a civil fine or penalty in accordance with articles 2 and 9A, or any combination of these actions, for violation of this section.