Bounty Hunting is not allowed in NC. A Bail Agent here is required to take a three day course in everything from posting bail, to apprehending fugitives, including the legal aspects of this business.
You are also reqiured to show that you are a resident of this state, along with a local, state and Federal background check. When this is completed you must pass a test approved by the NC Department of Insurance. Once all this is done and you've passed the test's paid the fee's and the bacground checks are completed you are issued a license.
You must find a "Supervising Agent" that is willing to be responsible for youir supervision for at least a year. Each year we are required to attend classes to obtain our CE credits.
Our speakers at the CE classes usually consist of someone from Law Enforcement, a District Attorney and a Clerk of Superior Court.
If you want to check out a Bail Agent in NC, go to
www.ncdoi.com From there, click on the Agent Services link which will take you to the Individual lookup site. You can type in the Agents first and last name to verify his/her status.
