They referred us to their legal team and we’re now waiting to hear back. “It will also strengthen departments’ ability to protect the public and help prevent the future violations of law that threaten public safety.”ġ7 other states require licenses for bounty hunters.įOX26 News reached out to the bail bonds company that sent the bounty hunters to Hamburger’s house, Bail Hotline Bail Bonds. “This bill is needed now to raise the standard for bail fugitive recovery persons to apprehend bail fugitives, as well as shine necessary light on this industry,” said Martinez. At the Insurance Committee hearing, Michael Martinez, the Senior Deputy Commissioner and Legislative Director for California’s Department of Insurance spoke on behalf of Commissioner Lara. Most bounty hunters operate as independent contractors, typically taking assignments from bail bond agencies. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara sponsored the bill. They are private citizens who aid the criminal justice system by pursuing and apprehending fugitives who have skipped bail or failed to appear for court proceedings. “Not only is there a lack of in-house supervision from industry when hiring and overseeing recovery agents, but there is also little recourse for individuals who are harmed.” “This occupation can and has caused traumatic and life-threatening outcomes to members of the public,” said Jones-Sawyer. The bill just passed in the Committees for Public Safety and Insurance three weeks ago, and now heads to the Appropriations Committee.ĭuring the hearing before the Insurance Committee, Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer spoke out to defend his bill. "AB 2043 reigns in the wild west attitude of anything can go within the Bounty Hunter industry and sets standards and training requirements badly needed in the industry to ensure public safety."
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