Bail Agent Study Exam #2
License applicants who willfully cheat or subvert a licensee examination will be in violation of the law as per section 1681.5 of the California Insurance Code and are punishable by a fine not to exceed: (select the correct answer) a) $10,000.00 or imprisonment not to exceed one year b) $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed six months c) $5,000.00 or imprisonment not to exceed one year d) $10,000.00 or imprisonment not to exceed six months
a) $10,000.00 or imprisonment not to exceed one year
If a licensee is found in violation of not immediately notifying the Commissioner in writing of any change in his/her address, as required under Insurance Section 1729, and the licensee has not provided evidence to the Commissioner showing the offense was corrected within 45 days, the Commissioner shall levy a penalty of: a) $200.00 b) $300.00 c) $500.00 d) $1,000.00
a) $200.00
The commissioner shall certify the names of holders of bail agents and bail permittees license and their solicitors to every county clerk of the state, together with their license numbers and any other information in respect to the persons as he or she considers advisable. The county clerk shall retain these records for a period of. (select the correct answer) a) 2 years b) 5 years c) 7 years d) 10 years
a) 2 years
The trial Court Clerk may destroy bond records: a) 3 years after exoneration and release b) 5 years after exoneration and release c) 10 years after exoneration and release d) 75 years after exoneration and release
a) 3 years after exoneration and release
Solicitation of an arrestee shall be only after a bona fide request for bail services has been received from the arrestee, the arrestee's attorney, an adult member of arrestee's immediate family, or a person the arrestee designates in writing. Unless the bail licensee is directly and specifically authorized in writing by the arrestee to make a solicitation at a specific time, solicitation shall be only between the hours of: a) 7:00am and 11:00pm b) 7:00am and midnight c) 8:00am and 11:00pm d) 9:00am and midnight
a) 7:00am and 11:00pm
What is cash bail? a) A deposit of actual money to the court. b) Cash paid to the bail bond agent. c) Cash paid to the judge. d) None of the above.
a) A deposit of actual money to the court.
The violation of any rule of the commissioner is a public offense punishable by: (select the correct answer) a) A fine not exceeding $10,000, or by imprisonment in the state prison, or in the county jail exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment b) A fine of five thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one year, or both that of imprisonment and fine. c) A fine of $1,000 and given a citation d) A fine not exceeding $5,000, or by imprisonment in the state prison, or by both such fine and imprisonment
a) A fine not exceeding $10,000, or by imprisonment in the state prison, or in the county jail exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment
Any person who transacts insurance without a valid license is guilty of: a) A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment b) A felony punishment by a fine not exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for a period by a fine not exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment. c) A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollar ($10,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment. d) A felony punishable by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollar ($10,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both that fine and imprisonment.
a) A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment
A managing General Agent has the power to: a) Appoint, supervise, and terminate the appointment of local agents in that territory b) Maintain fiduciary funds in a personal account c) Keep premium moneys collected from agents d) Authorize an Indemnitor premium payment plan
a) Appoint, supervise, and terminate the appointment of local agents in that territory
A managing General Agent has the power to: a) Appoint, supervise, and terminate the appointment of local agents in that territory. b) Maintain fiduciary funds in a personal account c) Keep premium moneys collected from agents. d) Authorize an Indemnitor premium payment plan.
a) Appoint, supervise, and terminate the appointment of local agents in that territory.
Two or more bail agents or permittee desiring to transact bail as partner shall file with commissioner a writing statement: a) At least 10 days prior to transacting. b) At least 30 days prior to transacting. c) At least 60 days prior to transacting. d) At least 180 days prior to transacting.
a) At least 10 days prior to transacting.
You have not taken the state bail exam yet, and therefore are not yet licensed. Your employer asks you to answer the phones and cover the office while he is out for a couple of hours. While he is out, a senior citizen walks in and needs you to bail out her grandson. You take the application, verify the information and go with her to the jail to post the bond. Because you processed the transaction, you are guilty of: (select the most incorrect answer) a) Being a helpful employee b) A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $50,000 c) A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not exceeding one year. d) A misdemeanor punishable by both a fine and imprisonment
a) Being a helpful employee
All applications for original or renewal bail licenses bail licenses shall be on forms furnished by the: a) Commissioner b) Surety Company c) General Managing Agent d) Insurance Website
a) Commissioner
A uniform countywide schedule of bail for all bailable felony offenses is prepared, adopted, and annually revised by: (select the correct answer) a) County superior and municipal court judges, by majority vote b) County Supervisors, by majority vote c) County municipal court judges, by majority vote d) Clerk of the County
a) County superior and municipal court judges, by majority vote
Upon failure to file an application for license renewal, the license shall expire on the first day of the next month. Within twelve months of initial expiration, to reactive the expired license, the holder may: a) File a new application and remit twice the application fee until that same month and day of the next succeeding year. b) Remit twice the application fee until the same month and day of the next succeeding year. c) Remit twice the application fee until the same month and day of the next succeeding year. c) File a new application and remit renewal fee until the same month and day of the next year. d) Remit twice the renewal fee until the same month and day of the next succeeding year.
a) File a new application and remit twice the application fee until that same month and day of the next succeeding year.
No insurance institution, agent or insurance support organization shall use or authorize the use of pretext interviews to obtain information in connection with an insurance transaction; provided, however, that a pretext interview may be undertaken to obtain information: a) From a person or institution that does not have a generally or statutorily recognized privileged relationship with the person to who the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where there is a reasonable basis for suspecting criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation or material nondisclosure in connection with a claim b) From a person that does not have a generally recognized privileged relationship with the person to who the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where there is a reasonable basis for suspecting criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation or material nondisclosure in connection with a claim c) From an institution that does have a generally or statutorily recognized privileged relationship with the person to who the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where there is a reasonable basis for suspecting criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation or material nondisclosure in connection with a claim d) From a person or institution that does not have a generally or statutorily recognized privileged relationship with the person to who the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where there is a reasonable basis for suspecting material nondisclosure in connection with a claim
a) From a person or institution that does not have a generally or statutorily recognized privileged relationship with the person to who the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where there is a reasonable basis for suspecting criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation or material nondisclosure in connection with a claim
No insurance institution, agent or insurance-support organization shall use or authorize the use of pretext interviews to obtain information in connection with an insurance transaction; provided, however, that a pretext interview may be undertaken to obtain information: a) From a person or institution that does not have a generally or statutorily recognized privileged relationship with the person to who the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where there is a reasonable basis for suspecting criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation or material nondisclosure in connection with a claim. b) From a person that does not have a generally recognized privileged relationship with the person to who the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where there is a reasonable basis for suspecting criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation or material nondisclosure in connection with a claim. c) From an institution that does have a generally or statutorily recognized privileged relationship with the person to who the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where there is a reasonable basis for suspecting criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation or material nondisclosure in a connection with a claim. d) From a person or institution that does not have a generally or statutorily recognized privileged relationship with the person to who the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where there is a reasonable basis for suspecting material nondisclosure in connection with a claim.
a) From a person or institution that does not have a generally or statutorily recognized privileged relationship with the person to who the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where there is a reasonable basis for suspecting criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation or material nondisclosure in connection with a claim.
Except under exigent circumstances, an individual authorized to apprehend a bail fugitive, prior to attempting to apprehend the bail fugitive, shall notify the local police department or sheriff's department of the intent to apprehend a bail fugitive in that jurisdiction: (select the correct answer) a) No more than six hours before attempting to bail fugitive. b) No more than 24 hours before attempting to apprehend the bail fugitive. c) No more than three hours before attempting to apprehend the bail fugitive. d) No more than one hour before attempting apprehend the bail fugitive.
a) No more than six hours before attempting to bail fugitive.
Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information about an individual from an insurance institution, agent or insurance-support organization under false pretenses shall be fined; a) Not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. b) Not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) and imprisoned for more than one year, or both. c) Not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. d) Not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and imprisoned for more than one year, or both.
a) Not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
Every licensee and applicant shall promptly reply in writing to inquiry from the Commissioner relative to an application for, or retention or renewal of, a license, or an investigation relating to a consumer complaint or a matter relating to a produced licensing background change reporting requirement under Insurance Section "Promptly Reply" is defined as: a) Received by the Commissioner not later than 21 days after the date the inquiry was mailed or otherwise communicated to the applicant or licensee. b) Received by the Commissioner not later than 30 days after the date the inquiry was mailed or otherwise communicated to the applicant or licensee. c) Received by the Commissioner not later than 180 days after the date the inquiry was mailed or otherwise communicated to the applicant or licensee. d) Received by the Commissioner not later than 10 days after the date the inquiry was mailed or otherwise communicated to the applicant or licensee.
a) Received by the Commissioner not later than 21 days after the date the inquiry was mailed or otherwise communicated to the applicant or licensee.
If the judge or magistrate sets a bail amount that is either more or less than the amount contained in the schedule of bail for the offense: a) The judge or magistrate shall state the reasons for the decision and shall address the issue of threats made against the victim or witness, if they were made, in the record. b) The judge or magistrate is not required to state the reason for the decision to set bail in an amount that either more or less than the amount contained in the schedule of bail for the offense. c) The judge or magistrate shall state the reasons for the decision off the record. d) The judge or magistrate shall state the reasons for the decision to the defense attorney and prosecuting attorney.
a) The judge or magistrate shall state the reasons for the decision and shall address the issue of threats made against the victim or witness, if they were made, in the record.
No bail licensee shall directly or indirectly permit any person on his/her behalf to solicit, negotiate, or effect undertakings of bail unless: a) The person is properly licensed by the commissioner to perform such acts. b) The person is eating in a purely mechanical or ministerial manner. c) The person renders his/her services gratuitously. d) The person is acting as an apprentice.
a) The person is properly licensed by the commissioner to perform such acts.
If a bail licensee receives any document which conveys title of real property as collateral, such document shall state on its face ______ (fill-in the blank). a) that is executed as part of a security transaction b) the name of the bail agent and his/her license number c) the name and address of the Surety company d) that is executed as part of an undertaking of bail transaction
a) that is executed as part of a security transaction
Single cash transactions or a series of cash transaction equalizing or exceeding $________ must be reported to the IRS using form 8300. (fill in the blank) a) $15,000 b) $10,000 c) $20,000 d) $50,000
b) $10,000
If an action or proceeding against a defendant who has been admitted to bail is dismissed, the bail shall not be exonerated until a period of _______ days has elapsed since the entry of the order of dismissal. (fill-in blank) a) 10 days b) 15 days c) 20 days d) 30 days
b) 15 days
Every licensee and applicant shall promptly reply in writing to an inquiry from the commissioner relative to an application for, or the retention or renewal of, a license, or an investigation relating to a consumer complaint or a matter relating to a producer licensing background change reporting requirement. Promptly reply means to provide a written response to the inquiry that is received by the commissioner no later than _________ after the due date in inquiry was mailed or otherwise communicated to the applicant or licensee (fill in the blank) a) 30 days b) 21 days c) 60 days d) 180 days
b) 21 days
The CDI requires insurance producer applicants and licensees to notify the Insurance Commissioner in writing of changes in background information after an application has been submitted or a license has been issued. Notification must be made to the Insurance Commissioner with in how many days? (select the correct answer) a) 60 days b) 30 days c) 90 days d) 180 days
b) 30 days
When a bail bond secured by a lien against real property has been exonerated and all moneys owed on the bail bond obligation have been paid, the bail bond licensee shall deliver to the property owner a fully executed and notarized reconveyance of title, a certificate of discharge, or a full release of any lien against real property within: a) 60 days b) 30 days c) 90 days d) 180 days
b) 30 days
The Insurance Commission is authorized under section 1736.5 of the California Insurance Code to impose discipline against a Bail Agent who fails to promptly reply to inquiries from the Commission relating to any of the following matters: (select the incorrect answer) a) An application for, or the retention or renewal of a license b) Bail Agent changing appointed Surety company c) Investigation relating to a consumer complaint d) Bail Agent not reporting a background change
b) Bail Agent changing appointed Surety company
An Action Notice Statement of Employing Bail Agent for Permittee from (LIC 438) must contain all of the following except: a) Rate of Commission b) Date of Birth c) Date of Employment d) Business Address
b) Date of Birth
Failure of an employing bail agent or permittee to exercise a reasonable degree of supervision over his/her employees and make a reasonable effort to keep informed of the acts of his/her employees may result in: a) Revocation of the employer's bail license. b) Disciplinary against the employer. c) Revocation of the employee's bail license. d) A financial penalty against the employer.
b) Disciplinary against the employer.
If a general or special verdict is rendered against a defendant, he or she may be committed to the proper officer of the county to await the judgment of the court upon the verdict. When the defendant is committed, bail is: (select the correct answer) a) Discharged b) Exonerated c) Continued d) Forfeited
b) Exonerated
Every person who is charged with or convicted of a felony, who is released on his or her own recognizance and willfully fails to appear is guilty of a: (select the correct answer) a) Misdemeanor b) Felony c) Infraction d) Poor judgment
b) Felony
All funds received by a bail agent, permittee, or solicitor, as premium or return premium on or under any policy of insurance or undertaking of bail, are received and held by such person in his/her: a) Right by law b) Fiduciary capacity c) Personal savings account d) Agency checking account
b) Fiduciary capacity
If the warrant on which the defendant is arrested in another county does not have bail set thereon, or if the defendant arrested in another county does not require the arresting officer to take him before a magistrate in that county for the purpose of being admitted to bail, or if such defendant, after being admitted to bail, does not forthwith give bail, the arresting officer shall immediately notify the law enforcement agency requesting the arrest in the county in which the warrant was issued that such defendant is in custody, and thereafter such law enforcement agency shall take custody or defendant within: a) Ten days, or ten court days if the law enforcement agency requesting the arrest is more than 400 miles from the county in which the defendant is held in custody, in the county in which he arrested and shall take such defendant before the magistrate who issued the warrant, or before some other magistrate of the same county. b) Five days, or five court days if the law enforcement agency requesting the arrest is more than 400 miles from the county in which the defendant is held in custody, in the county in which he was arrested and shall take such defendant before the magistrate who issued the warrant, or before some other magistrate of the same county. c) Fifteen days, or fifteen court days if the law enforcement agency requesting the arrest is more than 400 miles from the county in which the defendant is held in custody, in the county in which he was arrested and shall take such defendant before the magistrate who issued the warrant, or before some other magistrate of the same county. d) Five days, or five court days if the law enforcement agency requesting the arrest is more than 200 miles from the county in which the defendant is held in custody, in the county in which he was arrested and shall take such defendant before the magistrate who issued the warrant, or before some other magistrate of the same county.
b) Five days, or five court days if the law enforcement agency requesting the arrest is more than 400 miles from the county in which the defendant is held in custody, in the county in which he was arrested and shall take such defendant before the magistrate who issued the warrant, or before some other magistrate of the same county.
A bench warrant of arrest may be issued whenever a defendant fails to appear in court as required by law including, but not limited to, the following situations: (select the incorrect answer) a) If the defendant is ordered by the judge or magistrate to personally appear in court at a specific time and place b) If the defendant is asked by the judge or bail agent to personally appear in court at a specific time and place. c) If the defendant is authorized to appear by counsel and the court or magistrate orders that the defendant personally appear in court at a specific time and place. d) If an indictment has been filed in superior court and the court has fixed the date and place for the defendant personally to appear for arraignment.
b) If the defendant is asked by the judge or bail agent to personally appear in court at a specific time and place.
Every licensee and every applicant for a license shall notify the commissioner using an electronic service approved by the commissioner of any change in his or her e-mail, residence, principal business, or mailing address within what amount of time? a) Within ten days of change in e-mail, residence, principal business, or mailing address. b) Immediately c) Within thirty days of change in e-mail, residence, principal business, or mailing address. d) Within 90 days of change in e-mail, residence, principal business, or mailing address.
b) Immediately
If collateral received is in excess of the bail forfeited, such excess shall be returned to the depositor (select the correct answer) a) Within 30 days upon the application of the collateral to the forfeiture; subject, however, to any claim for unpaid premium or reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the individual bail transaction b) Immediately upon the application of the collateral to the forfeiture; subject, however, to any claim for unpaid premium or reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the individual bail transaction. c) Within 60 days upon the application of the collateral to the forfeiture; subject, however, to any claim for unpaid premium or reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the individual bail transaction. d) Within 90 days upon the application of the collateral to the forfeiture; subject, however, to any claim for unpaid premium or reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the individual bail transaction
b) Immediately upon the application of the collateral to the forfeiture; subject, however, to any claim for unpaid premium or reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the individual bail transaction.
If collateral was deposited to secure the obligation of a bond, it shall be returned to the person who deposited it: (select the correct answer) a) Within thirty days of entry of any order by an authorized official by virtue of which liability under the bond is terminate (exonerated) b) Immediately upon the entry of any order by an authorized official by virtue of which liability under the bond is terminated (exonerated) c) Whenever the person who made the deposit of collateral requests the return of collateral in writing d) Within sixty days of entry of any order by an authorized official by virtue of which liability under the bond is terminated (exonerated)
b) Immediately upon the entry of any order by an authorized official by virtue of which liability under the bond is terminated (exonerated)
Every bail license shall prominently displayed: a) In the Sheriff's office b) In the office of the licensee c) In the General Manager's office d) None of the above
b) In the office of the licensee
Any person who violates the Fugitive Recovery persons Act, or who conspires with another person to violate the Act, or who hire an individual to apprehend a bail fugitive knowing that the individual is not authorized to apprehend a bail fugitive is guilty of a: (select the correct answer) a) Felony punishable by a fine of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that imprisonment and fine. b) Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that imprisonment and fine c) Felony punishable by a fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that imprisonment and fine. d) Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that imprisonment and fine
b) Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that imprisonment and fine
How should a bail permittee inform the insurance commissioner of a change in the schedule of charges? (select the correct answer) a) A bail permittee is not required to inform the insurance commissioner of a change in the schedule of charges b) The bail permittee must file with the insurance commissioner any change in the schedule of charges at least five days prior to effective date c) The bail permittee must file with the insurance commissioner any change in the schedule of charges at least fifteen days prior to effective date d) None of the above
b) The bail permittee must file with the insurance commissioner any change in the schedule of charges at least five days prior to effective date
While on vacation in New York, you were arrested and convicted of possession of a controlled substance. The charges were reduced to a misdemeanor. Since the conviction changes the background information you provided the California Department of Insurance, are you required to notify CDI as the conviction was in New York? (select the correct answer) a) No, it happened in New York and you're already licensed. The commissioner doesn't need to know. b) Yes, notification must be sent to the commissioner in writing within 30 days of change. c) Yes, notification must be sent to the commissioner in writing within 60 days of change. d) No, you are appealing the conviction
b) Yes, notification must be sent to the commissioner in writing within 30 days of change.
All funds received by any person acting as a bail agent as premium on an undertaking of bail, are received and held by such person in his/her fiduciary capacity. Any bail agent who diverts or appropriates such fiduciary funds to his/her own use is guilty of ______ (fill-in the blank) a) poor bookkeeping b) theft c) a felony d) a misdemeanor
b) theft
Every person who is charged with or convicted of a felony, who is released from custody on bail, and who in order to evade the process of court willfully fails to appear as required, is guilty of a felony. Upon conviction, the person shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $_________? What is the maximum dollar amount of the fine for skipping bail? a) $1,000.00 b) $5,000.00 c) $10,000.00 d) $20,000.00
c) $10,000.00
Admission to bail is the _______ (finish the sentence) a) ... act of posting the power of attorney with the booking officer. b) ... order of a law enforcement officer that the defendant be discharged. c) ... order of a competent court or magistrate that the defendant be discharged from actual custody upon bail d) ... responsibility of a reliable, licensed bail agent.
c) ... order of a competent court or magistrate that the defendant be discharged from actual custody upon bail
A licensee shall not be required to comply with the continuing education requirement if the licensee submits proof satisfactory to the Commissioner that he or she has been a licensee in good standing for: a) 30 continuous years in California or is 70 years of age or older b) 25 continuous years in California and is 70 years of age or older. c) 30 continuous years in California and is 70 years of age or older. d) 30 continuous years in any state and is 70 years of age or older.
c) 30 continuous years in California and is 70 years of age or older.
The Commissioner may, without hearing, deny any application if the applicant has had a previously issued professional, occupational, or vocational license suspended or revoked for cause by any licensing authority within: a) 12 months of the date of filing the application to be acted upon. b) 2 years of the date of filing the application to be acted upon c) 5 years of the date of filing the application to be acted upon d) 10 years of the date of filing the application to be acted upon
c) 5 years of the date of filing the application to be acted upon
Every person guilty of preparing any false or ante-dated book, paper, record, instrument in writing, or other matter or thing, with intent to produce it, or allow it to be produced for any fraudulent or deceitful purpose, as genuine or true, upon any trial, proceeding, or inquiry whatever, authorized by law, is guilty of: a) A misdemeanor b) An infraction c) A felony d) None of the above
c) A felony
Any person who violates a cease and desist order of the commissioner may, after notice and hearing and upon order of the commissioner, be subject to one or more of the following penalties, at the discretion of the commissioner: (select incorrect answer) a) Suspension or revocation of an agent's license if the agent knew or reasonably should have known they are in violation of the insurance privacy codes. b) A monetary fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation. c) A monetary fine of not more twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each violation. d) A monetary fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) if the commissioner finds that violations have occurred with such frequency as to constitute a general business practice.
c) A monetary fine of not more twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each violation.
Every applicant for a license to act as a bail agent shall file with the commissioner a notice of appointment by: select the incorrect answer) a) A Surety Insurer b) An authorized representative of a surety insurer c) Another bail agent d) A general agent
c) Another bail agent
An insurance disclosure form or statement must include: (mark incorrect answer) a) Purpose for which the information is collected. b) Date information is collected. c) Birthdate person completing application. d) Nature of the information authorized to be disclosed.
c) Birthdate person completing application.
If a defendant has been released on bail and does not appear for judgment his/her personal appearance is necessary, the court, in addition to the forfeiture of the undertaking of bail, must on application of the prosecuting attorney, direct the insurance of a bench warrant for the arrest of the: a) Bail Agent b) Indemnitor c) Defendant d) Recovery Agent
c) Defendant
What type of attire is acceptable for a Fugitive Recovery Agent to wear when performing their job duties? a) Law Enforcement Badge b) Sheriff's Hat c) FBI Uniform (trick question..... FBI doesn't have a uniform) PC 1299.07 d) CIA Jacket
c) FBI Uniform
Every person who is charged with or convicted of the commission of a felony, who is released from custody on bail, and who in order to evade the process of the court willfully fails to appear as required, is guilty of a felony. a) Misdemeanor b) Infraction c) Felony d) None of the above
c) Felony
Prior to its use, a fictitious name must be: a) Filed with and approved by the Secretary of State. b) Filed with and approved by the County Clerk. c) Filed with and approved by the Insurance Commissioner. d) Worded in compliance with the requirements of the Insurance Code.
c) Filed with and approved by the Insurance Commissioner.
Any bail agent, bail solicitor, or bail permittee who diverts or appropriates fiduciary funds for his or her own use is: a) Guilty of robbery and punished for robbery as provided by law. b) Guilty of burglary and punished for burglary as provided by law. c) Guilty of theft and punished for theft as provided law. d) Guilty of a breach of fiduciary duty and punished by being placed on a restricted license.
c) Guilty of theft and punished for theft as provided law.
No person, other than a certified law enforcement officer, shall be authorized to apprehend, detain, or arrest a bail fugitive unless that person meets one of the following conditions: (select the incorrect answer) a) A person who is provided written authorization by the bail or depositor, and is contracted to investigate, surveil, locate, and arrest a bail fugitive for surrender to the appropriate court, jail, or police department, and any person who is employed to assist a bail or depositor of bail to investigate, surveil, locate, and arrest a bail fugitive for surrender to appropriate court, jail, or police department b) Holds a bail license issue by a state other than California or is authorized by another state to transact and post bail and is in compliance with the provisions of Section 847.5 with respect to the arrest of a bail fugitive c) Holds a fugitive recovery license issued by the State of California and is authorized to investigate, surveil, locate, and arrest a bail fugitive for surrender to the appropriate court, jail, or police department d) Holds a private investigator license issued by another state, is authorized by the bail or depositor of bail to apprehend a bail fugitive, and is in compliance with the provisions of Section 847.5 with respect to the arrest of a bail fugitive.
c) Holds a fugitive recovery license issued by the State of California and is authorized to investigate, surveil, locate, and arrest a bail fugitive for surrender to the appropriate court, jail, or police department
A uniform Countywide schedule of bail for all bailable felony offenses is prepared and annually revised by a majority vote of the: a) County Supervisors b) Governor's Task Force c) Superior and Municipal Court Judges d) Supreme Court Judges
c) Superior and Municipal Court Judges
Upon the filing of an application for a license, an investigation, supplementary documents, affidavits and statements may be necessary to determine whether the prerequisites for the license have been met. The request for additional information may be made by: (select the correct answer) a) The State Governor b) The Department of Justice c) The Insurance Commissioner d) The Secretary of State
c) The Insurance Commissioner
Any bail agent who arrests a defendant in California must deliver the defendant to the court or magistrate before whom the defendant is required or appear or to the custody of the sheriff or police for confinement in the appropriate jail in the county or city in which the defendant is required to appear within: a) One day b) Five days c) Two days d) Seven days
c) Two days
Your bail bond agency developed a new advertising campaign and will be issuing new business cards to your agents. What must be included on all your new business cards, brochures and yellow page ads? (select the correct answer) a) the words "Bail Agent" b) the words "Surety Bond" c) the word "Insurance" d) the word "Bonded"
c) the word "Insurance"
Any person found guilty of cheating on the bail license examination is: a) Guilty of misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year. b) Barred from taking any license examination for a period of five years. c) Guilty of misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months. d) A and B
d) A and B
No bail licensee shall disclose or reveal any information coming into his/her possession concerning an impending arrest or detention of a person by a law enforcing agency, except: a) In accordance with the lawful inquiry of a law enforcement or judicial officer b) Such information is a matter of public record or knowledge c) In accordance with an inquiry of the Insurance Commissioner d) A and B
d) A and B
No bail licensee shall disclose or reveal any information coming into his/her possession concerning an impending arrest or detention of a person by a law enforcing agency, except: a) In accordance with the lawful inquiry of a law enforcement or judicial officer. b) Such information is a matter of public record or knowledge. c) In accordance with an inquiry of the Insurance Commissioner. d) A and B
d) A and B
What is a Surety? a) A person or institution that guarantees the bail bond/underwriting of bail. b) A person or institution that guarantees the defendant's appearance in court. c) A document that guarantees the bail agent will bring the defendant to court. d) A and B
d) A and B
An insurance agent shall provide a notice of information practices to all applicants in connection with insurance transactions as provided below: a) At the time of delivery insurance when personal information is collected only from the applicant, or from public records; b) Within 30 days of collection of personal information from the applicant, or public records; c) At the time the collection of personal information is initiated when personal information is collected from a course other than the applicant, or from public records; d) A and C
d) A and C
A person licensed as a bail solicitor may not at the same time to be licensed as: a) A bail agent b) A bail solicitor for more than one employer c) A bail permittee d) All of the above
d) All of the above
All surety companies which execute undertakings of bail shall keep any moneys collected from agents licensed pursuant to this code as buildup or reserve funds in segregated trust accounts within the state. These accounts shall maintained as any of the following: a) A Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured account. b) United States government bonds and treasury certificates or other obligations for which the faith of the United States is pledged for the payment of principal and interest. c) Repurchase agreements collateralized by securities issued by the United States government. d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Any person who hires an individual to apprehend a bail fugitive, knowing that the individual is not authorized by the Fugitive Recovery Persons act PC-1299.02 to apprehend a bail fugitive, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by: a) A fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000) b) Imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year c) Both imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year and a five thousand dollar fine. d) All of the above
d) All of the above
CDI established standard for the collection, use and disclosure of information gathered in connection with insurance transactions by agents: a) To maintain a balance between the need for information by those conducting the business of insurance and the public's need for fairness in insurance information practices; b) To establish a regulatory mechanism to enable natural persons to ascertain what information is being or has been collected about them in connection with insurance transactions and to have access to such information for the purpose of verifying or disputing its accuracy; c) To limit the disclosure of information collected in connection with insurance transactions; and to enable insurance applicants and policyholders to obtain the reasons for any adverse underwriting decision. d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Failure to report background changes as required under Section 1729.2 of the California Insurance Code could subject a licensee or applicant to formal disciplinary action, including a fine, suspension, denial, restriction or revocation of the license. Background information is defined as: a) A misdemeanor or felony conviction, and/or filing of felony criminal charges in state or federal court b) An administrative action regarding a professional or occupational license c) Discharge or attempt to discharge, in a personal or organizational bankruptcy proceeding, an obligation regarding any insurance premiums or fiduciary funds owed to any company, including a premium finance company, or managing general agent, and/or any admission, or judicial finding or determination, of fraud, misappropriation or conversion of funds, misrepresentation, or breach of fiduciary duty d) All of the above
d) All of the above
In setting, reducing, or deny bail consideration is given to: a) Public Safety b) Previous criminal record of the defendant c) Alleged used of a firearm or other deadly weapon in the commission of the crime charged d) All of the above
d) All of the above
No bail licensee shall pay or allow in any manner, directly or indirectly, to any person who is not also a bail licensee any commission or other valuable consideration on or in connection with a bail transaction. Payments may be made by a bail licensee to an unlicensed person to reimburse for actual, necessary and reasonable for: (select the correct answer) a) Guard fees after the first 12 hours following release of an arrestee on bail. b) Reimbursement for actual reasonable and necessary expenses incurred and caused by a breach by the arrestee of any of the terms of the written agreement under which and pursuant to which the undertaking of bail or the bail bond was written. c) Notary fees, recording fees, travel expenses and verification of collateral outside of the county where the bail was arranged d) All of the above
d) All of the above
No person who is arrested for a new offense may be released on his or her own recognizance until a hearing held in open court before the magistrate or judge if: (select the correct answer) a) The person is currently on felony probation or felony parole. b) The person has failed to appear in court as ordered, resulting in a warrant being issued, three or more times over the three years preceding the current arrest and who is arrested for any offense in which the person is alleged to have been armed. c) The person has failed to appear in court as ordered, resulting in a warrant being issued, three or more times over three years preceding the current arrest and who is arrest for any violation of the California Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Some offenses that constitute cheating on the license examination which are punishable by a fine or imprisonment are: (select the correct answer) a) Using false identification for admittance to examination b) Reviewing study material in the restroom during the course of the examination c) Any contact with another individual during a restroom or drink break d) All of the above
d) All of the above
The Commissioner may deny an application for any license if: a) The granting of the license will be against public interest b) The applicant has knowingly or willfully made a misstatement in an application to the commissioner for a license. c) The applicant has been convicted of a public offense having as one of its necessary elements a fraudulent act or an act of dishonesty in acceptance, custody or payment of money or property. d) All of the above
d) All of the above
To be eligible to take the bail license examination, the applicant shall have completed a minimum of 20-hours classroom education in subjects pertinent to: a) The duties and responsibilities of a bail licensee b) All related laws and regulations c) Apprehension of bail fugitives d) All of the above
d) All of the above
A person who is licensed in California as an insurance agent advertising on the internet, shall identify the following information on the Internet: a) His or her name as it appears on his or her insurance license, and any fictitious name approved by the commissioner b) The state of his or her domicile and principle place of business c) His or her license number. d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
A private person may arrest another: a) For a public offense committed or attempted in his/her presence b) When the person arrested has committed a felony, although not in his/her presence. c) When a felony has been in fact committed, and he/she has reasonable cause for believing the person arrested to have committed it. d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
An original bail license shall not be issued to any person unless he or she: a) Satisfies the commissioner that he/she is a person of good business reputation and good general reputation in the community in which he/she intends to principally engage in the transaction of bail. b) Satisfies the commissioner that he/she is a person of good business reputation and good general reputation in the community or communities in which he/she formerly resided, if he/she has not been a resident of the community in which he/she intends to principally engage in the transaction of bail for a sufficient period of time to establish such reputation. c) Is 18 or more years of age. d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
Personal or privileged information about an individual collected or received in connection with an insurance transaction shall not be disclosed, unless the disclosure is: (select the correct answer) a) The disclosure is with the written authorization of the individual and if the authorization is submitted by another insurance institution. b) The disclosure is to an agent to detect or prevent criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation or material nondisclosure in connection with insurance transactions c) The disclosure is to a law enforcement or other governmental authority pursuant to law. d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
The Commissioner may in writing disapprove the use of any true or fictitious name (other than the bona fide natural name of an individual) by any licensee or on any of the following grounds: a) The licensee has already filed and not discontinued the use of more than two names including the true name. b) The use of the name may mislead the public in any respect. c) The name is an interference with or is too similar to a name already filed in use by another licensee. d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
The commissioner may deny an application for any license or may suspend or revoke a permanent license of any organization, if the applicant or holder of the permanent license of any organization, if the applicant or holder of the permanent license is an organization an a controlling person of the organization is any of the following: a) The controlling person has previously engaged in a fraudulent practice or act or has conducted any business in a dishonest manner b) The controlling person has been convicted of a misdemeanor denounced by laws regulating insurance. c) The controlling person has permitted any person in his or her employ to violate any provision of the insurance code. d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
Upon request of a licensed bail agent or bail bond licensee, as described in Sections 1276 and 1275.5, a local law enforcement agency may furnish an individual's known aliases and booking photograph, information identifying whether the individual has been convicted of any violent felony, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 776.5, and an unaltered copy of the booking and property record, excluding any medical information, to the agent or licensee if what circumstances exist?: a) The information is from the record of the person for whom a bench warrant has been inssued, or for whom a bail forfeiture has been ordered. b) The person described in subdivision (a) is a client of the agent or licensee. c) The agent or licensee pays to the law enforcement agency a fee equal to the cost of providing the information. d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
California ethics best practices include: (select incorrect answer) a) Identifying the needs of consumers and make sure your representations and agreements are within the laws and contents of agreements and contracts. b) Becoming familiar with the laws that regulate confidentiality of information, especially financial information (e.g. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). c) Keeping apprised of local, state, and federal laws that may affect the duties of a bail agent. d) Always being polite and courteous to consumers.
d) Always being polite and courteous to consumers.
A corporation may not employ: a) A Bail Agent b) A Bail Permittee c) A bail solicitor d) B and C
d) B and C
The California Attorney General may bring a civil action against an individual engaged in the business of insurance whose activities affect interstate commerce or is involved in a transaction relating to the conduct of such a business, willfully embezzles, abstracts, purloins, or misappropriates any of the moneys, funds, or premiums. Punishment for the offense may be: a) Fine not more than $50,000.00 b) Imprisonment for not more than 15 years c) Fine not more than $50,000.00 and imprisonment for not more than 10 years d) Fine established under US Title 18 or imprisonment for not more than 15 years or both
d) Fine established under US Title 18 or imprisonment for not more than 15 years or both
The Insurance Commissioner can bar a bail applicant caught willfully cheating on the bail examination from taking any license examination and from holding an active license under any provision of California Insurance Code section 1681.5 for a period of: (select the correct answer) a) One year b) Forever c) Three years d) Five years
d) Five years
Where can a Bail Solicitor solicit bail clients: a) A lobby of a Court b) Inside the jail c) In front of the jail d) In an office near the Court
d) In an office near the Court
No bail licensee shall, in any bail transaction directly or indirectly, charge or collect money or other valuable considerations from any person except for the following purposes: (select the incorrect answer) a) To pay the premium at the rates established by the insurer and set forth on the undertaking of bail. b) To provide collateral. c) Guard fees after the first 12 hours following release of an arrestee on bail. d) Travel expenses exceeding the amount allowed to be taken as travel expenses for income tax purposes under federal Internal Revenue Code and Regulations.
d) Travel expenses exceeding the amount allowed to be taken as travel expenses for income tax purposes under federal Internal Revenue Code and Regulations.
Any person who meets the criteria of a "Prohibited Person" and is applying for an insurance license must first receive a Written Consent waiver of the Insurance Commissioner before participating in the business of insurance. a) Any person who has been convicted of a felony involving dishonesty or beach of trust b) Any person who has been found not guilty in a criminal court of the United States. c) Any person who has been convicted of any violation of 18 US Code section 1033. d) a and c
d) a and c
A bail solicitor shall not conduct a bail business or transact bail: a) Under any name other than that of his/her employer. b) At any address other than that of his/her employer. c) Shall not use any forms or documents in connection with a bail transaction other than those of his/her employer d). All of the above.
d). All of the above.
