Title 26.1 — Insurance
118 chapters · 1,472 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.6-01 Definition
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "bail bond agent" means any person that has been licensed by the commissioner and appointed by an insurer by power of attorney to execute or countersign bail bonds for the insurer in connection with the judicial proc…
N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.6-02 Licensing and continuing education requirements
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The licensing and continuing education requirements under chapter 26.1-26 apply to bail bond agents.
N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.6-03 Persons disqualified as bail bond agents - Penalty
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The following persons or classes may not be bail bond agents and may not directly or indirectly receive any benefits from the execution of any bail bond: jailers, police officers, committing magistrates, magistrate court judges, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and constables, or any pe…
N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.6-05 Violations - Penalties
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1. The commissioner may suspend, revoke, or refuse to continue, issue, or renew any license issued under this chapter if, after notice to the licensee and hearing, the commissioner finds as to the licensee any of the following conditions: a. Recommending any particular attorney a…
N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.6-06 Access to jails
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Every person who holds a valid bail bond agent license issued by the insurance commissioner is entitled to equal access to the jails of the state for the purpose of making bond, subject to the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted in the manner provided by law. Jail pe…
N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.6-07 Surrender of defendant prior to breach
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At any time before there has been a breach of the undertaking in any type of bail provided herein, the surety or bail bond agent may surrender the defendant, or the defendant may surrender, to the official to whose custody the defendant would have been given had the defendant bee…
N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.6-08 Maximum commission or fee - Mileage
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A bail bond agent may not charge a premium, commission, or fee for a bond in an amount more than twenty percent of the amount of bail furnished by the bail bond agent, or one hundred fifty dollars, whichever is greater. In addition to the premium, commission, or fee charged under…
N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.6-09 Failure to appear
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If a defendant fails to appear for a scheduled court appearance, the clerk of court shall notify the bail bond agent. If the bail bond agent returns the defendant to the jurisdiction of the court, the bail bond agent may petition the court for a return of the forfeiture. If the b…
N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.6-10 Rules
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The commissioner may adopt reasonable rules for implementation and administration of this chapter.