PERMANENT RULES
Purpose: Implementation of HB 2313 that will begin regulating bail bond recovery agents.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending chapter 308-19 WAC.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 18.185 RCW.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 05-04-105 on February 2, 2005.
Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: There are two minor clarifications made to WAC 308-19-101(5) and 308-19-140(5). Neither of these revisions changed the requirements or procedures as first proposed.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 10, Amended 23, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 10, Amended 22, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 1, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 10, Amended 22, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 10, Amended 22, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: March 30, 2005.
Andrea C. Archer
Assistant Director
OTS-7761.5
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 00-01-061, filed 12/13/99,
effective 1/13/00)
WAC 308-19-010
Promulgation -- Authority.
The director of
the department of licensing, state of Washington, pursuant to
the authority vested in the director by chapter 18.185 RCW,
does hereby promulgate the following rules and regulations
relating to the licensing of bail bond agencies and bail bond
agents and bail bond recovery agents.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-010, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-010, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-020, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-020, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
(2) "Principal partner" means the partner who is the qualified agent of a bail bond agency and who exercises operational control over the agency.
(3) "Bail bond" means the contract between the defendant, the surety and/or the court to insure the appearance of the accused before the court(s) at such time as the court may direct. These bonds may require annual renewal.
(4) "Property bond agent" means a surety that posts security in the form of personal or real estate for compensation to assure the appearance of a defendant.
(5) "Surety" as it relates to bail bonds, means the depositor/owner of cash if a cash bail bond, the property owner(s) if a property bond, the insurance company if a corporate surety bond, that guarantees performance of the bail bond contract for compensation.
(6) "Principal/defendant" means the accused, for whom a bail bond may be obtained.
(7) "Exonerate" means the discharging of the bail bond by the court.
(8) "Indemnitor" means the person placing security with an agency/agent, to secure the agency against loss for the release of a defendant(s) on a bail bond.
(9) "Clients" means defendants and indemnitors.
(10) "Affidavit" means a written statement made under oath as provided in RCW 10.19.160.
(11) "Indemnity agreement" means the contract signed by the indemnitor that states the obligations the indemnitor(s) is/are assuming.
(12) "Collateral receipt" means an accurate description of the security given to an indemnitor by the receiving agency's agent, in its fiduciary capacity, listing all collateral given as security for a bail bond and held by the agency/agent until the bail bond is exonerated by the court or a forfeiture occurs. The receipt shall name the owner of the collateral, the defendant, and the bond number, and specify the terms for redemption of the collateral including any fees charged for storage.
(13) "Surrender form" means the form used to return to custody a defendant for violation of bond conditions, and the indemnitor's withdrawal from a bail bond with an affidavit in accordance with RCW 10.19.160, or a letter of forfeiture from a court in accordance to the bail contract.
(14) "Letter of forfeiture" means a notice in varied forms, sent to a bail bond agency/branch office, advising the agency/branch office that a defendant who has secured a bail bond with that agency has failed to appear on a given date in a given court in accordance with RCW 10.19.090. The court has made a demand for the surrender of the defendant, or payment of the face amount of the bond by a given date.
(15) "Letter of demand" means any form of notice to the indemnitor/defendant that the collateral placed in trust has come under jeopardy because of a failure to appear or violation of bail.
(16) "Corporate surety bail bonds" means a bail bond contract that is guaranteed by a domestic, foreign or alien insurance company which has been qualified to transact surety insurance business in Washington state by the insurance commissioner.
(17) "Build-up fund" (also known as "BUF fund" or "escrow fund" or "trust fund") means that percentage of money obtained from collected premiums paid by the agent to the corporate surety company for the purpose of indemnifying the corporate surety from loss caused by the agent.
(18) "Endorsement" means that a bail bond agent or bail bond qualified agent licensee has met all licensing requirements for a bail bond recovery agent license and is authorized to perform the duties of both a bail bond agent and a bail bond recovery agent. Such licenses shall be issued by the department and will clearly state the dual purpose of the license.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-030, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-030, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
(1) Complete an application for a license on a form provided by the department of licensing.
(2) Inform the department if he/she has an insurance
surety license and with what company he ((or))/ she is
affiliated.
(3) Pay a fee or fees as listed in WAC 308-19-130.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-100, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-100, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
(1) A bail bond recovery agent license or endorsement application completed in full;
(2) Proof that the applicant directly submitted the completed fingerprint card and fees to the Washington state patrol;
(3) A copy of high school diploma or GED or proof of three years experience in the bail industry;
(4) If applicant is retired or separated from a local or state police department, or a branch of the armed forces trained to carry out the duties of a peace officer within the last six years, submit proof to the department describing length of service, duties and date of retirement or separation or;
if applicant is not retired or separated from a local or state police department, or a branch of the armed forces trained to carry out the duties of a peace officer within the last six years, the applicant must submit a certificate or transcript showing the applicant has completed a course consisting of not less than four hours of study which includes the following:
(a) Civil and criminal law:
(i) State statutes relating to bail regulations;
(ii) Constitutional law;
(iii) Procedures for exoneration and surrendering defendants into custody;
(iv) Civil liability;
(v) Civil rights of persons who are detained in custody. The knowledge in law may be accomplished through self-study. Self-study applicants must submit a written statement attesting to their knowledge in the subjects as stated in this section.
(b) Procedures for field operations, including, but not limited to:
(i) Use of force and degrees of force;
(ii) Safety techniques;
(iii) Entering and searching buildings;
(iv) Custody and transportation of prisoners including persons who are mentally ill or under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
(v) Defensive tactics;
(vi) Power of arrest;
(vii) Contracts;
(viii) Powers of a bail bond recovery agent;
(c) The basic principles of identifying and locating defendants. Public records and confidentially; surveillance.
(5) Proof of firearm training shall be submitted by applicants who intend to carry a firearm while engaging in the business of a bail bond recovery agent, or while traveling to or from such business. Such proof may be established by submission of a firearm certification issued by the criminal justice training commission.
(6) Proof of training certification in the following tools: Taser X/M26, baton either expandable, straight stick, or side handle, and oleo capsicum resin sprays or foams rated at 100,000 to 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units.
(7) Return completed applications to:
Department of Licensing
Bail Bond Program
P.O. Box 9048
Olympia, WA 98507-9048
(8) Pay a fee or fees as listed in WAC 308-19-130.
(9) After the department receives the completed application and fees, a notification regarding examination dates and times will be mailed to the address of the applicant by the department.
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(1) The department shall provide fingerprint cards to all applicants.
(2) Applicants shall be fingerprinted by a law enforcement agency on a fingerprint card provided by the department and pay any fees required by the law enforcement agency providing the fingerprinting service.
(3) Applicants shall submit the completed fingerprint card to the Washington state patrol with the appropriate fees charged under WAC 446-20-600, Fees. Checks or money orders made payable to the Washington state patrol, identification and criminal history section, shall be mailed with the fingerprint card to P.O. Box 42633, Olympia, Washington 98504-2633.
(4) Results of the background checks will be sent directly to the department.
(5) If the fingerprint card is rejected by Washington state patrol or the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the applicant will be notified by the department that the applicant must be reprinted and resubmit the fingerprint card to the Washington state patrol with the rejected cards and the attached reject slip.
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(((1) Meet and)) Complete the requirements of the bail
bond agent license and; ((prove your))
(1) Submit to the department proof of work experience as required under RCW 18.185.030 (1)(b).
(a) Work related experience shall include: Bail bonds, insurance, trust accounts, receiving collateral in a fiduciary capacity, and forms of underwriting.
((If you)) (b) Applicants who do not have the required
work experience ((you must)) shall train and pass an
examination ((that shall follow the training and examination
requirements)) as stated under Part D, WAC 308-19-300.
(2) Complete an application for an agency license on a form provided by the department of licensing.
(3) Pay a fee or fees as required by WAC 308-19-130.
(4) Obtain a bond for the main office as required by RCW 18.185.070.
(5) The applicant shall disclose the surety(s) name, address, the attorney in fact, and whose name the build-up fund is in.
If the applicant changes their corporate surety, the applicant shall immediately advise the department.
(6) If the applicant provides security in the form of real property, the applicant shall advise the department of the names of the court(s) that have given approval for the placing of property bonds.
(7) Sole proprietorships shall act as the qualified agent of the agency without the payment of additional license fees.
(8) Partnerships or limited partnership applicants shall each apply, qualify and furnish their addresses to the director.
When a license is issued to a partnership, the principal partner shall act as the qualified agent of the agency without the payment of additional license fees.
(9) Applicants representing a corporation shall furnish a copy of the articles of incorporation, and a list of officers and departments and their addresses to the director.
When an agency license is issued to a corporation, the manager, officer, or chief operating officer shall act as the qualified agent of the agency without the payment of additional license fees.
(10) If the applicant represents a foreign corporation, he/she shall furnish a copy of its articles of incorporation, and a list of its officers and departments and their addresses to the department.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-105, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00.]
((If the agency or branch agency is to be a corporate
surety or property agency, the agency, or branch agency
qualified agent shall disclose the surety(s) name, address,
the attorney in fact, and in whose name the build-up fund is
in.
If an agency changes or takes another corporate surety, the director shall be advised immediately by the qualified agent.
If the agency provides security in the form of real property, the qualified agent shall advise the director of the names of the court(s) that have given approval for the placing of property bonds.
If the applicant for qualified agent represents a corporation, he or she shall furnish a copy of the articles of incorporation, and a list of officers and directors and their addresses to the director.
If the applicant for a qualified agent represents a foreign corporation, he or she shall furnish a copy of its articles of incorporation, and a list of its officers and directors and their addresses to the director.
If the applicant is a partnership or limited partnership, each partner shall apply, qualify and furnish their addresses to the director.
When an agency license is issued to a sole proprietorship, the owner shall act as the qualified agent of the agency without the payment of additional license fees.
When an agency license is issued to a corporation, the manager, officer, or chief operating officer shall act as the qualified agent of the agency without the payment of additional license fees.
When a license is issued to a partnership the principal partner shall act as the qualified agent of the agency without the payment of additional license fees.)) Under 18.185.010(5), a qualified agent is "an owner, sole proprietor, partner, manager, officer, or chief operating officer of a corporation who meets the requirements set forth in this chapter for obtaining a bail bond agency license." The qualified agent essentially serves as "manager" of the bail bond agency, and is responsible for all bail bond transactions conducted by the bail bond agents employed by the agency. See RCW 18.185.100 (qualified agent shall keep required records and ensure safekeeping of collateral or security); RCW 18.185.220 (every branch office must have a qualified agent serving as manager);
Each branch office must be managed by a qualified agent. A qualified agent may serve as a qualified agent of multiple offices. Although the qualified agent remains ultimately responsible for bail bond transactions, a qualified agent is permitted to delegate managerial functions to licensed bail bond agents. However, a qualified agent may not delegate managerial or supervisory functions to unlicensed staff because such functions necessarily involve participation in the sale or issuance of bail bonds.
Allowing unlicensed staff to participate in the sale or issuance of bail bonds could lead to charges of aiding or abetting unlicensed activity in violation of RCW 18.185.110(10) and 18.235.130(9).
Any agency going out of business in the state of Washington shall continue to be obligated on all outstanding bonds until the director receives notification from the jurisdiction in which the agency/branch offices are located that all bonds have been exonerated and the department of licensing has received no complaints from indemnitor about the return of collateral. The director may require an audit of the closing agency at any time upon notification of the closing of the agency.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-107, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00.]
(1) Each branch office shall have a licensed qualified agent.
(2) Complete an application form provided by the department of licensing.
(3) Pay the fee or fees as required under WAC 308-19-130.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-110, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-110, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
[Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-120, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
| Title of Fee | Fee |
| Bail bond agency/branch office: | |
| Application | $1,000.00 |
| License renewal | 800.00 |
| Late renewal with penalty | 1,000.00 |
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| Bail bond agent: | |
| Original license | 400.00 |
| License renewal | 250.00 |
| Late renewal with penalty | 350.00 |
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| Change of qualified agent | 200.00 |
| Original endorsement to the bail bond agent license | 50.00 |
| Endorsement renewal | 65.00 |
| Endorsement renewal with penalty | 100.00 |
| Bail bond recovery agent license: | |
| Original license | 300.00 |
| License renewal | 350.00 |
| Late renewal with penalty | 450.00 |
| Examinations: | |
| Reexamination fee | 25.00 |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086 and chapter 18.185 RCW. 02-07-067, § 308-19-130, filed 3/18/02, effective 7/1/02. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-130, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
(2) ((Licenses issued to bail bond agencies expire on
December 31 each year.)) Licenses and endorsements must be
renewed each year on or before the date ((established herein))
of expiration and a renewal ((license)) fee as prescribed by
the director in WAC 308-19-130 must be paid.
(3) If the application for a license or endorsement renewal is not received by the director on or before the renewal date, a penalty fee as prescribed by the director in WAC 308-19-130 shall be paid. Acceptance by the director of an application for renewal after the renewal date shall not be a waiver of the delinquency.
(4) A license or endorsement shall be ((cancelled))
canceled if an application for a renewal of that license or
endorsement is not received by the director within one year
from the date of expiration. A person may obtain a new
license or endorsement by satisfying the procedures and
qualifications for licensing, including the successful
completion of any current examination and education
requirements.
(5) ((No agent or agency shall engage in the sale or
issuance of bail bonds if their license has expired.)) No bail
bond agent, or bail bond agency shall engage in the sale or
issuance of bail bonds if their license has expired. No bail
bond recovery agent shall perform the duties of a bail bond
recovery agent if his/her license has expired.
(6) When the director receives verification that a bail bond agency license has expired or has been revoked or suspended, the director shall advise correction centers.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 04-01-021, § 308-19-140, filed 12/8/03, effective 1/12/04; 00-01-061, § 308-19-140, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-140, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
(2) Either the agency or agent may cancel this relationship. The agency's qualified agent must send a written notice of the cancellation to the department of licensing immediately and include the agent's license held by the agency. Notice of cancellation shall be provided by signature of the agency's qualified agent on the surrendered license. The cancellation date shall be the postmark date or date the license is hand delivered to the department. If the license held by the agency cannot be surrendered to the department because the license has been lost, the qualified agent shall complete and submit an affidavit of lost license on a form approved by the department explaining why the license has been lost and for how long the license has not been on display.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-150, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-150, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
(2) An inactive license may be placed in an active status upon completion of an application as provided by the director and upon compliance with chapter 18.185 RCW.
(3) An inactive license may not be renewed. The inactive
license will be ((cancelled)) canceled if not activated by the
expiration date. To obtain a new license the person must
satisfy the procedures and qualifications for initial
licensing, including the successful completion of any
examination and education requirements.
(4) The provisions of chapter 18.185 RCW relating to the denial, suspension, and revocation of a license shall be applicable to an inactive license as well as an active license, except that when proceedings to suspend or revoke an inactive license have been initiated, the license shall remain inactive until the proceedings have been completed.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-160, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-160, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-200, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-200, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-210, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-210, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-220, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-220, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-230, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-230, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
(1) They shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices.
(2) No person shall make any false or misleading statement, or make false or misleading entry, or willfully fail to make any entry required to be maintained or made, in any such record or document.
(3) No person shall willfully fail to produce any such record or document for inspection by the department.
(4) The minimum records the qualified agent or principal partner of a bail bond agency shall be required to keep are:
(a) Bank trust account records;
(b) Duplicate receipt book or receipt journal;
(c) Prenumbered checks;
(d) Check register or cash disbursement journal;
(e) Validated bank deposit slips;
(f) Reconciled bank monthly statement (client liability vs bank statement);
(g) All ((cancelled)) canceled checks;
(h) All voided checks;
(i) "Client information" which includes defendant's name, application, dates of transactions, amount received, amount disbursed, current balance, check number, item(s) covered, indemnitor's agreement, and indemnity agreements, premium receipts, collateral receipt(s), letter(s) of forfeiture or surrender form(s), letter(s) of demand and affidavit(s), if surrendered before a forfeiture has occurred, and any written information or communication that may have influence on the bail bond or collateral placed for the bail bond;
(j) A transaction folder or file containing a copy of all agreements, invoices, billings, and related correspondence for each transaction;
(k) Records or description of all collaterals, securities, or monetary instruments received or held in the bail bond business transactions;
(l) Records of training and/or continuing education for each bail bond agents employed in that agency;
(m) Records of exoneration of all bail bond transactions
which include: (i) Court, citation or case number (ii) date
of issuance of the bail (iii) the defendant's name, address
and telephone number (iv) amount of the bond (((vi))) (v) name of the court (((vii))) (vi) date
of exoneration of the bond.
(5) The above records shall be maintained for a minimum period of three years.
(6) All funds and monetary instruments received by the agency from customers or clients in business transactions shall be deposited into the trust account within three working days of receipt.
(7) All money spent on behalf of a client must be deposited in and disbursed from the agent's collateral trust account, including advances, loans or money from the agency's business account to the collateral trust account to pay expenses.
(8) The bail bond agent must secure an invoice or billing from any party who provides a service on behalf of the defendant and must include the cost for the service, a description of the service provided, and the service provider's name, address, telephone number, and UBI number (Uniform Business Identifier).
(9) Bail bond agents must secure an affidavit from any party who purchases or takes possession of collateral being liquidated. The affidavit must state the name, address and telephone number of the party(ies) acquiring the property along with a complete description of the property, serial number or other unique identifying number, and the dollar value of the collateral being liquidated with an explanation of how the dollar value was estimated.
(10) If the bail bond agent or agency provides other services to the indemnitor or client, the firm must provide full disclosure in writing of the agent's relationship with any persons providing such services, and prior disclosure of fees charged. The written disclosure must be maintained in the client's transaction file for a minimum period of three years. For purposes of this section, "other services" shall mean services unrelated to the issuance and posting of bail.
(11) The bail bond agent must provide each indemnitor or client a receipt for all personal property. The bail bond agent shall keep a duplicate of all receipts. The receipt will include:
(a) Date of receipt;
(b) Complete description of the property to include serial numbers or other unique identifying numbers;
(c) Signature of the bail bond agent; and
(d) A file or case number the receipt relates to.
(12) The bail bond agent shall maintain an individual ledger card to post all bank charges of any nature, including credit card charges. Accrued interest shall be posted to the individual ledger card. If bank charges exceed the interest earned, causing the trust account to be lower than client liability, the bail bond agent shall immediately deposit funds into the trust account to bring the trust account into balance. For purposes of this subsection, "immediately" shall mean within one banking day after the bail bond agent receives notice that the trust account is lower than client liability. All interest accruing on the trust bank account must be withdrawn at least once monthly.
(13) Contracts as described in RCW 18.185.270(2) between the bail bond agent and the bail bond recovery agent.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086 and chapter 18.185 RCW. 02-07-067, § 308-19-240, filed 3/18/02, effective 7/1/02. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-240, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-240, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
If records requested by the department are not immediately available because they are not physically present upon the premises at the time the demand is made, they shall be procured and produced to the department as soon as possible, but in any event within twenty-four hours, by the licensee.
A reasonable time for the conduct of such inspection and audit shall be:
(1) If the records or items to be inspected or audited are located anywhere upon a premise any portion of which is open for business or to the public (or members and guests), then at any time the premises are so open, or at which they are usually open; or
(2) If the records or items to be inspected or audited are not located upon a premise set out in subsection (1) of this section, then any time between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-250, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-250, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
(a) Four hours of training in the following subjects:
(i) Bail bond licensing laws;
(ii) Court procedures relating to bail bonds;
(iii) Criminal procedure, Title 10 RCW;
(iv) Contracts and bail bond agreements;
(v) Preparation of promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, assignments and other documents affecting property;
(vi) Care and storage of personal property;
(vii) Forfeiture of collateral, judgements and collection;
(viii) Washington Insurance Code, Title 48 RCW;
(ix) Laws relating to notary publics, chapter 42.44 RCW;
(x) Contact with clients, courts and law enforcement;
(xi) Sexual harassment.
(b) A licensed qualified agent shall certify on each bail bond agent's license application that the training required in this section has been completed.
(2) The examination requirement for bail bond agency or qualified bail bond agent license applicants under RCW 18.185.030 (1)(a), shall include, as a minimum:
(a) All of the subjects as listed in subsection (1)(a) of this section; and
(b) At a minimum, the following subjects:
(i) Recordkeeping and filing;
(ii) Business licensing, taxation and related reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
(iii) Personnel management;
(iv) Laws relating to employment;
(v) The Americans with Disabilities Act;
(3) The examination for bail bond agency or qualified bail bond agent license applicants shall consist of a minimum of fifty questions covering the subjects listed above in subsection (2)(a) and (b) of this section. A score of eighty-five percent must be achieved in order to pass the examination. Applicants who fail to achieve an eighty-five percent score will be required to wait a minimum of fourteen days before reexamination.
(4) The director will certify training and examination programs for bail bond qualified agents and bail bond agents license applications.
(5) Every bail bond agent shall present to the director a letter stating training they have received while working as a trainee for an agency, including the name of the principal instructor before the director issues the person a bail bond license. This letter shall be signed by the qualified agent and shall also include a statement that the qualified agent is aware that they are taking responsibility for the agent.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-300, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: 1993 c 260 § 13. 93-21-053, § 308-19-300, filed 10/18/93, effective 11/18/93.]
(a) Prelicense training in civil or criminal law can be achieved through public or private instruction or self-study and must include the following training topics:
(i) State statutes relating to bail regulations;
(ii) Constitutional law;
(iii) Procedures for surrendering defendants into custody;
(iv) Procedures for exoneration;
(v) Civil liability;
(vi) Civil rights of persons who are detained in custody;
(vii) Basic principles of identifying and locating defendants to include public records and confidentially, and surveillance;
(viii) Contracts;
(ix) Powers of a bail bond recovery agent;
(b) Prelicense training in procedures for field operations can be achieved through public or private instruction and must include the following training and certifications:
(i) Training in use of force and degrees of force, including verbal, Taser X/M26, baton either expandable, straight stick, or side handle, and oleo capsicum resin sprays or foams rated at 100,000 to 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units.
(ii) Certification in the following defensive tools, Taser X/M26, baton either expandable, straight stick, or side handle, and oleo capsicum resin sprays or foams rated at 100,000 to 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units within twelve months of applying for a license or endorsement;
(iii) Safety techniques;
(iv) Entering and searching buildings;
(v) The custody and transportation of prisoners including persons who are violent, emotionally disturbed or under the influence of alcohol, or drugs;
(vi) Defensive tactics;
(vii) Application of restraints/handcuffing procedures;
(viii) All applicants shall obtain firearm training from an approved trainer, or applicants intending to carry a firearm as a bail bond recovery agent shall obtain and keep current firearm certification from the criminal justice training commission.
(2) In place of completing the prelicense training in procedures for field operations established in subsection (1) of this section required under RCW 18.185.260, an applicant may submit proof to the department that he/she has completed a course of training required by a municipal, state or federal law enforcement agency or a branch of the armed forces to carry out the duties of a peace officer within the past six years.
(3) Applicants may submit proof of previously meeting prelicense training requirements in procedures for field operations in subsection (1) of this section between May 1, 2005, and July 1, 2005. The purpose of this rule is to allow applicants advance notice whether or not the applicant will be required to take additional training before the license requirements are in effect on January 1, 2006. The proof must be submitted in writing and include: The applicant's name, address and telephone number, the name, address, and telephone number of the training facility attended, a copy of the training curriculum which the applicant received training in, including the number of hours devoted to each topic, and documentation of certification of training accomplishments related to the training requirements set forth in subsection (1) of this section. The department will issue written notification to the applicant, stating acceptance of the prelicense training received, or a written notification and explanation for the department's denial of the prelicense training received.
(4) The training the applicant receives should prepare the applicant to achieve a passing score on the written examination administered under chapter 18.185 RCW.
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(1) Chapter 18.185 RCW.
(2) Chapter 9.73 RCW Privacy.
(3) Chapter 42.17 RCW (sections 250 through 348) Public disclosure.
(4) Title 9A RCW (chapters 04, 08, 16, 36, 40, 42, 46, 50, 52, 56, 60, 68, 72, 76, 82) Washington state criminal code.
(5) Chapter 10.19 RCW Appearance bonds.
(6) Chapter 10.88 RCW Uniform Criminal Extradition Act.
(7) Chapter 9.41 RCW Firearms and dangerous weapons.
(8) Federal Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552A).
(9) Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
(10) Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681).
(11) Federal Wiretapping Act (18 U.S.C.).
(12) Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
(13) Title 28 of the U.S. Code.
(14) Chapter 35.20 RCW Municipal courts.
(15) Title 2 RCW Courts of records.
(16) Title 3 RCW District courts/courts of limited jurisdictions.
(17) Title 4 RCW Civil procedures.
(18) Taylor vs. Taintor.
(19) Washington criminal justice training commission use of force continuum.
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(1) Whether an applicant for a license meets the minimum criteria for a license to practice as a bail bond recovery agent, bail bond agency, qualified agent, branch office or bail bond agent in this state and the department proposes to deny the application;
(2) Whether a person is in compliance with the terms and conditions of a final order or agreement previously issued by the department;
(3) Whether an education course or curriculum meets the criteria for approval when approval by the department is required or authorized by statute or rule;
(4) Whether a license holder requesting renewal has submitted all required information and whether a license holder meets minimum criteria for renewal; and
(5) Whether a license holder has been certified by a lending agency and reported to the department for nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-400, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.410 (1)(a) and 34.05.482 (1)(c). 97-10-047, § 308-19-400, filed 5/1/97, effective 6/1/97.]
(a) The application for the license, renewal, or approval and all associated documents;
(b) All documents relied upon by the department in proposing to deny the license, renewal, or approval; and
(c) All correspondence between the applicant for license, renewal, or approval and the department regarding the application.
(2) The preliminary record with respect to determination of compliance with a previously issued final order or agreement shall consist of:
(a) The previously issued final order or agreement;
(b) All reports or other documents submitted by, or at the direction of, the license holder, in full or partial fulfillment of the terms of the final order or agreement;
(c) All correspondence between the license holder and the department regarding compliance with the final order or agreement; and
(d) All documents relied upon by the department showing that the license holder has failed to comply with the previously issued final order or agreement.
(3) The preliminary record with respect to the determination of nonpayment or default by the license holder on a federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship shall consist of:
(a) Certification and report by the lending agency that the identified person is in default or nonpayment on a federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship; or
(b) A written release, if any, issued by the lending agency stating that the identified person is making payment on the loan in accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-410, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.410 (1)(a) and 34.05.482 (1)(c). 97-10-047, § 308-19-410, filed 5/1/97, effective 6/1/97.]
(2) The parties or their representatives may present written documentation. The presiding officer for brief adjudicative proceedings shall designate the date by which written documents must be submitted by the parties.
(3) The presiding officer for brief adjudicative proceedings may, in his or her discretion, entertain oral argument from the parties or their representatives.
(4) No witnesses may appear to testify.
(5) In addition to the record, the presiding officer for brief adjudicative proceedings may employ department expertise as a basis for the decision.
(6) The presiding officer for brief adjudicative proceedings shall not issue an oral order. Within ten days of the final date for submission of materials or oral argument, if any, the presiding officer for brief adjudicative proceedings shall enter an initial order.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-420, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.410 (1)(a) and 34.05.482 (1)(c). 97-10-047, § 308-19-420, filed 5/1/97, effective 6/1/97.]
(2) No bail bond agency shall use fictitious names in any advertising, or telephone directory.)) (1) Every advertisement by a licensee that solicits or advertises business shall contain the name of the business exactly as stated on the bail bond agency license, and the physical address of the business as stated on the bail bond agency license, and the bail bond agency license number. A licensed bail bond agency may advertise under a registered trade name of the licensee provided that the registered trade name is stated exactly as documented with the state of Washington master license service. Licensees under this chapter must notify the department in writing, of any registered trade names intended for use in future advertising.
(2) Telephone book directory listings that are for the purpose of providing the business name, address, and telephone number only, are not required to include the license number.
(3) The department has authority to discipline bail bond agents for advertising that is false, fraudulent or misleading, RCW 18.185.110(5) and 18.235.130(3).
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. 00-01-061, § 308-19-430, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00.]
(1) There shall be an individual contract on a form provided by the department between the bail bond agent and the bail bond recovery agent for each fugitive.
(2) A bail bond agent shall provide a bail bond recovery agent a copy of each individual contract on a form provided by the department.
(3) The contract form provided by the department shall not prevent a bail bond agent or a bail bond recovery agent from having additional contracts or agreements for conducting the course of their business transaction.
(4) The bail bond agent shall provide to the bail bond recovery agent a photograph of the fugitive if one is available.
(5) The original signed contract shall be kept by the bail bond agency for at least three years and be made available upon request by the department.
(6) Facsimile signatures shall be as effective as if originals.
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In addition to the minimum notification requirements of RCW 18.185.300, the notification to law enforcement must provide any prior known risk factors of which the bail bond recovery agent is aware including knowledge regarding any warrants.
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