Licensing Requirements for Agents.

1. ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES ANNOTATED RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE III. RIGHTS OF PARTIES RULE 7. RELEASE Rule 7.1. Definitions “Professional Bondsman” and gives requirements for such.
   Professional Bondsman: Any person who is surety simultaneously on more than four appearance bonds is a “professional bondsman.” No person may be a professional bondsman unless the person annually certifies in writing under oath to the clerk of the Superior Court that he or she:

• Is a resident of this state;Has sufficient financial net worth to satisfy reasonable obligations as a surety;

• Agrees to assume an affirmative duty to the court to remain in regular contact with any defendant released pursuant to an appearance bond on which the person is a surety;

• Has not been convicted of a felony;

• Has no judgments arising out of surety undertakings outstanding against him or her;

• Has not, within a period of two years, violated any provisions of these rules or any court order.

• The capacity to act as a professional bondsman may be revoked or withheld by the clerk or the court, for violation of any provision of this rule.

Filed Rates (Premium must be charged in accordance with PSC -S3GA filed rates for this state.)

Premium Rate: 10%

Minimum Premium:  $100

Federal Rate:  15%

Department of Insurance

Collateral - Deed of Trust Form
State Surrender Time - 120 Days
Remission – Court's Discretion

State Fees Per Bond - Not Applicable