1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person is entitled to receive, renew or hold a license as a bail enforcement agent if the person:
(a) Is a natural person not less than 21 years of age.
(b) Is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.
(c) Has:
(1) A high school diploma;
(2) A general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document; or
(3) An equivalent education as determined by the Commissioner.
(d) Has complied with the requirements of subsection 4 of NRS 697.180.
(e) Has submitted to the Commissioner the results of an examination conducted by a psychiatrist or psychologist licensed to practice in this state which indicate that the person does not suffer from a psychological condition that would adversely affect the ability of the person to carry out his or her duties as a bail enforcement agent.
(f) Has passed any written examination required by this chapter.
(g) Submits to the Commissioner the results of a test to detect the presence of a controlled substance in the system of the person that was administered no earlier than 30 days before the date of the application for the license which do not indicate the presence of any controlled substance for which the person does not possess a current and lawful prescription issued in the name of the person.
(h) Successfully completes the training required by NRS 697.177.
2. A person is not entitled to receive, renew or hold a license of a bail enforcement agent if the person:
(a) Has been convicted of a felony in this state or of any offense committed in another state which would be a felony if committed in this state; or
(b) Has been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 3380; A 2011, 3417; 2013, 3294)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 697 - Businesses Related to Bail
NRS 697.040 - "Bail agent" defined.
NRS 697.055 - "Bail enforcement agent" defined.
NRS 697.060 - "Bail solicitor" defined.
NRS 697.070 - "General agent" defined.
NRS 697.100 - Licensing of natural persons and corporations; partnership.
NRS 697.130 - Forms for licensing and appointments.
NRS 697.150 - Bail agent: Qualifications.
NRS 697.170 - Bail solicitor: Qualifications.
NRS 697.173 - Bail enforcement agent: Qualifications.
NRS 697.177 - Bail enforcement agent: Basic course of training; temporary license.
NRS 697.183 - Application for license as bail agent: Additional documentation.
NRS 697.184 - Application for license as general agent: Additional documentation.
NRS 697.185 - Application for license as bail solicitor: Additional documentation.
NRS 697.186 - Application for license as bail enforcement agent: Additional documentation.
NRS 697.188 - Renewal of license as general agent, bail agent or bail solicitor.
NRS 697.190 - Bonds required for license as bail agent, bail solicitor and general agent.
NRS 697.200 - Examination for license as bail agent, bail enforcement agent or bail solicitor.
NRS 697.205 - Exemption from examination: Relicensing within 6 months after lapse of license.
NRS 697.210 - Issuance of license; notice of refusal to issue license; fees not refundable.
NRS 697.220 - Contents of license.
NRS 697.240 - Bail agent: Appointment.
NRS 697.250 - Bail agent and bail solicitor: Termination of appointment.
NRS 697.290 - Bail agent: Retention period for records; examination of records by Commissioner.
NRS 697.295 - Electronic transmissions relating to bail.
NRS 697.300 - Bail transaction: Collections and charges authorized.
NRS 697.310 - Bail transaction: Prohibited charges.
NRS 697.350 - Justification of suretyship by bail agent.