District of Columbia Code
Chapter 11 - Professional Bondsmen
§ 23–1101. Definitions

For purposes of this chapter —
(1) the term “bonding business” means the business of becoming surety for compensation upon bonds in criminal cases in the District of Columbia; and
(2) the term “bondsman” means any person or corporation engaged in the bonding business either as a principal or as an agent, clerk, or representative of another engaged in such business.
(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 635, Pub. L. 91-358, title II, § 210(a).)
1981 Ed., § 23-1101.
1973 Ed., § 23-1101.
Bail, see §§ 16-704 and 23-1301 et seq.

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