HB347 Alabama 2013 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, authority to act as a professional surety company or a professional bail company may be revoked or withheld by a court for violations of the laws governing professional bail companies
This bill would authorize the revocation of authority to act as a professional surety company or a professional bail company if specified acts are committed
This bill would require a professional bail company to notify the presiding judge and the district attorney’s office in the counties where the professional bail company is certified, in writing, if any person, including an employee, agent, or other person with a financial interest in the professional bail company is arrested for a felony or certain other criminal offenses
To amend Section 15-13-163, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the examination of sureties and documents, to authorize the revocation of authority to act as a professional surety company or a professional bail company if specified acts are committed; and to require a professional bail company to notify the presiding judge and the district attorney’s office in the counties where the professional bail company is certified, in writing, if any person, including an employee, agent, or other person with a financial interest in the professional bail company is arrested for a felony or certain other criminal offenses within a specified timeframe.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
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| February 26, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB347 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |