Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1581 – Regulation of bail enforcement agents
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1581
- 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 enforcement: means the apprehension or surrender of a person who is released on bail or who has failed to appear at any stage of the proceedings to answer the charge before the court in which he may be prosecuted. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1582
A. The commissioner of insurance is hereby authorized to adopt such regulations, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, as are necessary to effectuate the requirements of this Subpart to regulate bail enforcement agents.
B. The regulations adopted by the commissioner shall include provisions governing:
(1) Continuing education requirements for bail enforcement agents.
(2) Bail enforcement activities in this state by nonresident individuals.
(3) The notification of local law enforcement agencies.
(4) In-state bail enforcement procedures.
(5) Penalties for the violation of the regulation.
Acts 1999, No. 1037, §1; Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 22:1514 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2022, No. 273, §1, eff. June 3, 2022.
NOTE: Former La. Rev. Stat. 22:1581 redesignated as La. Rev. Stat. 22:343 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.