Any person who makes a business of furnishing bail in criminal cases or who furnishes bail in five or more criminal cases in any one year, whether for compensation or otherwise, shall be deemed a professional bondsman and shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. Any resident elector of the state of Connecticut who is of good moral character and of sound financial responsibility may, upon obtaining a license therefor in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, engage in the business of professional bondsman within this state.
(1949 Rev., S. 3728.)
Expressly exempts state from showing defendant received compensation. 25 CA 643.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 29 - Public Safety and State Police
Chapter 533 - Professional Bondsmen
Section 29-145. - Application for license. Requirements.
Section 29-146. - Investigation of applicant for license. Fee. Term of license.
Section 29-147. - Renewal, revocation or suspension of license.
Section 29-147a. - Suspension of license for failure to pay forfeited bond.
Section 29-148. - Notice. Statement of assets and liabilities.
Section 29-149. - Notice to courts and municipal departments of licensees.
Section 29-150. - Oath of bondsmen. Form.
Section 29-151. - Maximum commission or fee. Reports to commissioner.
Section 29-152a. - Inspection of books and records. Regulations.
Section 29-152b. - Prohibited acts.
Section 29-152c. - Collateral security or other indemnity on a bail bond. Penalty.