An application for a license as a bail solicitor must be accompanied by:

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 697.185

  • 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.
  • controlled substance: means a drug, immediate precursor or other substance which is listed in schedule I, II, III, IV or V for control by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 0.031
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033

1.  Proof of the completion of a 6-hour course of instruction in bail bonds that is:

(a) Offered by a state or national organization of bail agents or another organization that administers training programs for bail solicitors; and

(b) Approved by the Commissioner.

2.  A sponsorship by a licensed bail agent and a statement by the agent that the agent will exercise reasonable supervision over the conduct of the applicant and be responsible for the applicant’s conduct in the bail bond business.

3.  A letter from a local law enforcement agency in the applicant’s county of residence which indicates that the applicant:

(a) Has not been convicted of a felony in this state or of any offense committed in another state which would be a felony if committed in this state; and

(b) Has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance.