(1) Every bail bond agent who accepts any type of collateral in conjunction with a bail bond or undertaking which they execute must for such collateral received give to the person or persons giving the collateral a consecutively pre-numbered receipt as evidence thereof. The receipt shall state:
- (a) The date;
- (b) Name of the principal;
- (c) Detailed description of collateral received;
- (d) Whether the collateral will be maintained in the custody of the bail bond agent, managing general agent or surety company;
- (e) Number of Power of Attorney form attached to the bond; and,
- (f) The name of the person placing the collateral in the bail bond agent’s trust.
- (2) All receipts must contain the name, address and telephone number of both the surety company and agent.
- (3) The receipt shall state that for any complaints or inquiries, you may contact the Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0322, (877)693-5236 (in-state), (850)413-3089 (all areas), www.MyFloridaCFO.com/Division/Consumers.
- (4) Every bail bond agent shall retain, in the individual file for each defendant, a duplicate copy of each receipt issued as part of their records pursuant to Section 648.36, F.S.
- (5) The receipt shall be separate from and not part of the premium receipt referred to in Rule 69B-221.115, F.A.C.
- (6) A temporary bail bond agent is prohibited from handling or accepting collateral until a properly executed receipt has been issued by a licensed and appointed bail bond agent as provided in this rule.
Rulemaking Authority 648.26 FS. Law Implemented 648.25(8), 648.36, 648.442(2) FS. History–New 12-23-82, Formerly 4-1.021, Amended 9-10-91, Formerly 4-1.0021, Amended 4-14-97, 1-22-03, Formerly 4-221.120.