Virginia Code 9.1-185.13: Documentation and recordkeeping standards and requirements.
A. The bail bondsman shall retain, for a minimum of the three calendar years from the date of the termination of the liability:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 9.1-185.13
- 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 bondsman: means any person who is licensed by the Department who engages in the business of bail bonding and is thereby authorized to conduct business in all courts of the Commonwealth. See Virginia Code 9.1-185
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Department: means the Department of Criminal Justice Services. See Virginia Code 9.1-185
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
1. Copies of all written representations made to any court or to any public official for the purpose of avoiding a forfeiture of bail, setting aside a forfeiture, or causing a defendant to be released on his own recognizance.
2. Copies of all affidavits and receipts made in connection with collateral received in the course of business.
3. Evidence of the return of any security or collateral received in the course of business, including a copy of the receipt showing when and to whom the collateral was returned.
B. Upon request of the Department, a bail bondsman shall provide any documents required to be kept pursuant to this section.
2004, c. 460.