80A.16A Civil liability of bail enforcement agents.
1. A person other than a defendant who is injured in person or property by the actions of a bail enforcement agent in taking or attempting to take a defendant into custody may bring a civil action for damages against such agent and the bail enforcement business for breach of any applicable standard of care.
2. Notwithstanding the limitation of liability of any surety for the actions of a bail enforcement agent or bail enforcement business, the court shall enter a judgment against a bail enforcement agent or bail enforcement business determined to have breached the applicable standard of care. The judgment shall include an award of treble damages, and recovery of costs and reasonable attorney fees.
98 Acts, ch 1149, §11
Structure Iowa Code
Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION
Chapter 80A - PRIVATE INVESTIGATIVE AGENCIES AND SECURITY AGENTS
Section 80A.2 - Persons exempt.
Section 80A.3 - License required.
Section 80A.3A - Notification of and registration with local law enforcement.
Section 80A.4 - License requirements.
Section 80A.6 - Display of license.
Section 80A.7 - Identification cards.
Section 80A.8 - Duplicate license.
Section 80A.9 - Badges — uniforms.
Section 80A.10 - Licensee’s bond.
Section 80A.10A - Licensee’s proof of financial responsibility.
Section 80A.11 - Written report.
Section 80A.12 - Refusal, suspension, or revocation.
Section 80A.13 - Campus weapon requirements.
Section 80A.14 - Deposit of fees.
Section 80A.16A - Civil liability of bail enforcement agents.