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Vol. 31 Iss. 23 (Final Regulation) 6VAC20-250, Regulations Relating To Property And Surety Bail Bondsmen July 13, 2015
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Criminal Justice Services Board is claiming an exemption from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 a of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to conform to changes in Virginia statutory law where no agency discretion is involved. The Criminal Justice Services Board will receive, consider, and respond to petitions from any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.
Title of Regulation: 6VAC20-250. Regulations Relating to Property and Surety Bail Bondsmen (amending 6VAC20-250-30, 6VAC20-250-230, 6VAC20-250-250).
Statutory Authority: §§ 9.1-102 and 9.1-185.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Agency Contact: Lisa McGee, Regulatory Manager, Department of Criminal Justice Services, 1100 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-2419, FAX (804) 786-6344, or email lisa.mcgee@dcjs.virginia.gov.
The proposed amendments conform bail bondsmen regulations to statutory changes as follows:
1. Pursuant to Chapter 600 of the 2015 Acts of the Assembly, (i) require a bail bondsman to report any felony arrest to the Department of Criminal Justice Services within 10 calendar days of the arrest; (ii) reduce from 30 to 10 calendar days the time within which a bail bondsman must report changes to a residence or business address, a disciplinary action, or an arrest or criminal conviction; and (iii) prohibit any bail bondsman who has been arrested for a felony from issuing any new bonds pending the outcome of an investigation by the department.
2. Pursuant to Chapter 84 of the 2014 Acts of Assembly, replace the acronym "GED" with "passed a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education," which affects the eligibility requirements for bail bondsmen.
3. Pursuant to Chapter 623 of the 2011 Acts of Assembly, prohibit (i) a bail bondsman from charging a bail bond premium--which is added as a defined term--less than 10% of or more than 15% of the amount of bond and (ii) a bail bondsman from loaning money with interest for the purpose of helping another obtain a bond.
A. Persons required to be licensed as a bail bondsman pursuant to § 9.1-102.47 subdivision 47 of § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia, shall meet all licensure requirements in this section. Persons who carry or have access to a firearm while on duty must have a valid license with a firearm endorsement as described under 6VAC20-250-80. If carrying a handgun concealed, the person must also have (i) a valid concealed handgun permit pursuant to Article 6.1 (§ 18.2-307.1 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia and (ii) the written permission of his employer pursuant to § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia.
3. Have received a high school diploma or GED passed a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education.
A. Each licensed bail bondsman shall report within 30 10 calendar days to the department any change in his residence, name, business name or business address, and ensure that the department has the names and all fictitious names of all companies under which he carries out his bail bonding business.
C. Each licensed bail bondsman arrested for or convicted of a felony shall report within 30 10 calendar days to the department the facts and circumstances regarding the criminal arrest or conviction.
D. Each licensed bail bondsman shall report to the department, within 30 10 calendar days of the final disposition, of the matter any administrative action taken against him by another governmental agency in the Commonwealth or in another jurisdiction. Such report shall include a copy of the order, consent to order or other relevant legal documents.
VA.R. Doc. No. R15-4374; Filed June 23, 2015, 12:48 p.m.