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IN Code § 27-10-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 3. Licensure and Registration|27-10-3-9. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses; Hearings; Witnesses; Attorneys; Penalty

Sec. 9. (a) If, after investigation, the commissioner determines that a licensed bail agent or recovery agent has been guilty of violating any of the laws of this state relating to bail bonds or has committed any disqualifying offense, the commissioner shall, upon ten (10) days notice in writing to:(1) the bail agent or recovery agent; and(2) the insurer represented by the bail agent if a surety bail agent;accompanied by a copy of the charges of the unlawful conduct of the bail agent or the recovery agent, suspend the license of the bail agent or the recovery agent, unless on or before the expiration of the ten (10) days the bail agent or the recovery agent makes a written response to the commissioner concerning the charges.(b) If, after the expiration of ten (10) days and within twenty (20) days after the expiration of the ten (10) days, the bail agent or the recovery agent fails to make a written response to the charges, the commissioner shall suspend or revoke the license of the bail agent or the recovery agent. If, however, the bail agent or the recovery agent files a written response denying the charges within the time specified, the commissioner shall call a hearing within a reasonable time for the purpose of taking testimony and evidence on any issue of facts made by the charges and answer.(c) The commissioner shall give notice to:(1) the bail agent or the recovery agent; and(2) the insurer represented by the bail agent if a surety bail agent;of the time and place of the hearing. The parties may produce witnesses and appear personally with or without representation by counsel.(d) If, following the hearing, the commissioner determines by a preponderance of the evidence that the bail agent or the recovery agent is guilty as alleged in the charges, whether or not convicted in court, the commissioner shall publish the determination not later than thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the hearing and shall:(1) revoke the license of the bail agent or the recovery agent; or(2) suspend the bail agent for a definite period of time to be fixed in the order of suspension.The commissioner may also levy a civil penalty against the bail agent or the recovery agent that is not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.19; P.L.102-2005, SEC.6.
IN Code § 27-10-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 3. Licensure and Registration|27-10-3-10. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses; Appeals

Sec. 10. An applicant for license as a bail agent or recovery agent whose:(1) application has been denied; or(2) license has been suspended, revoked, or denied renewal by the commissioner;may appeal to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county from which the bail agent or recovery agent applied for the license. The appeal shall be heard de novo.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.20; P.L.84-2016, SEC.119.
IN Code § 27-10-3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 3. Licensure and Registration|27-10-3-12. Deposits in Accounts of Insurers or Agents; Reports

Sec. 12. All insurers or general agents requiring bail bond agents to post deposits pursuant to their bail bond writing authority must maintain those deposits in a bank, savings association, or credit union in this state. Each insurer or general agent shall report to the commissioner the location of each agent's account at the time of the agent's license issuance or renewal. Any change in the location of an agent's account shall be reported by the insurer or general agent to the commissioner within thirty (30) days of the change of location.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.79-1998, SEC.33.
IN Code § 27-10-3-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 3. Licensure and Registration|27-10-3-13. Discontinuing Business; Return of License

Sec. 13. A bail agent who discontinues writing bail bonds during the period for which the bail agent is licensed shall:(1) notify the clerks of the circuit court and the sheriffs with whom the bail agent is registered; and(2) return the bail agent's license to the commissioner for cancellation;within thirty (30) days after the discontinuance.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.22.
IN Code § 27-10-3-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 3. Licensure and Registration|27-10-3-14. Recovery Agent; Use of Licensed Persons; List

Sec. 14. A person who is licensed as a bail agent may use as a recovery agent any person who holds a valid recovery agent's license. A bail agent must, at the time the bail agent's license is renewed under this chapter, furnish to the commissioner, on a form supplied by the commissioner, a list of all recovery agents used by the bail agent during the preceding year.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.23; P.L.86-2011, SEC.3.
IN Code § 27-10-3-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 3. Licensure and Registration|27-10-3-15. Insurers; Deposits; Engaging in Bail Bond Business

Sec. 15. All insurers must deposit with the commissioner cash, United States treasury notes, or bonds in bearer form with coupons attached having a par value of at least seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) in order to obtain a license to engage in the bail bond business, out of which the commissioner shall satisfy judgment on all forfeitures which have not been paid. Such deposit shall be subject to all laws and rules as are deposits by domestic insurance companies.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.255-1995, SEC.12.
IN Code § 27-10-3-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 3. Licensure and Registration|27-10-3-17. Registration of Licenses; Power of Attorney

Sec. 17. (a) A bail agent may not become a surety on an undertaking unless the bail agent has registered the bail agent's license in the office of the sheriff and with the clerk of the circuit court in the county in which the bail agent resides. The bail agent may then become a surety on an undertaking in any other county upon filing a copy of the bail agent's license in the office of the sheriff and with the clerk of the circuit court in the other county. A surety bail agent must also file an original qualifying power of attorney signed by the bail agent and attached to a specimen bail bond with the clerk of the circuit court and file a copy of the qualifying power of attorney with the office of the sheriff. The clerk of the circuit court and the sheriff may not permit the registration of a bail agent unless the bail agent is currently licensed by the commissioner under this article.(b) A recovery agent may not perform the recovery agent's duties unless the recovery agent has registered the recovery agent's license within fifteen (15) days of issuance or any renewal in the office of the sheriff and with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the recovery agent resides. The clerk of the circuit court and the sheriff may not permit a registration unless the recovery agent is properly licensed by the commissioner under this article.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.24; P.L.348-1995, SEC.6.
IN Code § 27-10-3-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 3. Licensure and Registration|27-10-3-18. Access to Jails

Sec. 18. A person who holds a valid bail agent's license issued by the insurance commissioner and registered as required in section 17 of this chapter may have equal access to the jails of this state for the purpose of making bond, subject to this article and rules adopted under this article.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.25.
IN Code § 27-10-3-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 3. Licensure and Registration|27-10-3-19. Duty of Commissioner Upon Receipt of Support Order; Reinstatement

Sec. 19. (a) Upon receiving an order of a court issued under IC 31-16-12-10 (or IC 31-1-11.5-13(m), IC 31-6-6.1-16(m), or IC 31-14-12-7 before their repeal), the commissioner shall:(1) suspend a license issued under this chapter to any person who is the subject of the order; and(2) promptly mail a notice to the last known address of the person who is the subject of the order, stating the following:(A) That the person's license is suspended beginning five (5) business days after the date the notice is mailed, and that the suspension will terminate not earlier than ten (10) business days after the commissioner receives an order allowing reinstatement from the court that issued the suspension order.(B) That the person has the right to petition for reinstatement of a license issued under this chapter to the court that issued the order for suspension.(b) The commissioner shall not reinstate a license suspended under subsection (a) until the commissioner receives an order allowing reinstatement from the court that issued the order for suspension.As added by P.L.23-1996, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.115; P.L.207-2013, SEC.15.
IN Code § 27-10-3-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 3. Licensure and Registration|27-10-3-20. Notice of Probationary Status for Failure to Pay Child Support; Suspension; Reinstatement

Sec. 20. (a) Upon receiving an order from the bureau (Title IV-D agency) under IC 31-25-4-32(i) or IC 31-25-4-34(d), the commissioner shall place on probationary status any license issued under this chapter and held by the person who is the subject of the order. The commissioner shall send the person a notice that does the following:(1) States that the person's license has been placed on probationary status.(2) States that the person's license will be suspended if the commissioner has not received notice from the bureau under IC 31-25-4-32(m) or IC 31-25-4-34(g) within twenty (20) days after the date of the notice.(3) Describes the amount of child support that the person is in arrears.(4) Explains the procedures to:(A) pay the person's child support arrearage in full; and(B) establish a payment plan with the bureau to pay the arrearage, which must include an income withholding order under IC 31-16-15-2 or IC 31-16-15-2.5.(b) If the commissioner has not received notice from the bureau under IC 31-25-4-32(m) or IC 31-25-4-34(g) within twenty (20) days after the date of the notice in subsection (a), the commissioner shall suspend the license issued to the person under this chapter.(c) The commissioner may not reinstate any license placed on probationary status or suspended under this section until the commissioner receives a notice from the bureau under IC 31-25-4-32(m) or IC 31-25-4-34(g) that the person has addressed the delinquency.As added by P.L.23-1996, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.116; P.L.145-2006, SEC.167; P.L.103-2007, SEC.9; P.L.150-2018, SEC.12.
IN Code § 27-10-3-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 3. Licensure and Registration|27-10-3-21. Rules

Sec. 21. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.As added by P.L.102-2005, SEC.8.
IN Code § 27-10-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 4. Prohibited Activities|27-10-4-1. Financial Interest in Agencies; Services During Period of License Suspension or Revocation

Sec. 1. (a) No person may possess a financial interest in, be employed by, have an agency relationship with, or perform any services for a bail bond agency or insurer during the period of license suspension or revocation. No licensee under this article may accept any services from a person during the period of that person's license suspension or revocation.(b) The commissioner shall immediately suspend under IC 27-10-3-8(a) an agent, agency, or insurer who violates this section.(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.29-1987, SEC.6; P.L.355-1989(ss), SEC.6.
IN Code § 27-10-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 4. Prohibited Activities|27-10-4-2. Advising Employment of Attorney; Paying Fees or Rebates; Acting as Attorney; Accepting Property; Soliciting Business

Sec. 2. (a) A bail agent or recovery agent may not do any of the following:(1) Suggest or advise the employment of or name for employment any particular attorney to represent the bail agent's principal.(2) Pay a fee or rebate or give any property to an attorney in bail bond matters, except in defense of any action on a bond.(3) Pay a fee or rebate or give or promise any property to the principal or anyone in the bail agent's behalf.(4) Participate in the capacity of an attorney at a trial or hearing of one on whose bond the bail agent is surety.(5) Accept any property from a principal except the premium, bail bond filing fee (when applicable), and transfer fee (when applicable), except that the bail agent or surety may accept collateral security or other indemnity from the principal that must be returned upon final termination of liability on the bond. The collateral security or other indemnity required by the bail agent or surety must be reasonable in relation to the amount of the bond.(6) Solicit business in or about any place where prisoners are confined or in or near any courtroom.(b) A person who recklessly violates this section or who operates as a bail agent or recovery agent without a valid license commits a Class C infraction. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated judgment or conviction under this section within the previous five (5) years.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.26; P.L.32-2019, SEC.23.
IN Code § 27-10-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 4. Prohibited Activities|27-10-4-3. Persons Excluded as Bail Agent

Sec. 3. (a) The following persons may not be bail agents or receive any benefits from the execution of any bail bond:(1) Jailers.(2) Law enforcement officers.(3) Judges.(4) Persons having anything to do with the control of federal, state, county, or municipal prisoners.(b) A person who recklessly violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.27.
IN Code § 27-10-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 4. Prohibited Activities|27-10-4-4. Blank Bond; Signature

Sec. 4. (a) A bail agent may not:(1) sign or countersign in blank any bond; or(2) give a power of attorney to or otherwise authorize anyone to countersign the bail agent's name to bonds unless the person who is authorized is a licensed bail agent directly employed by the bail agent giving the power of attorney.(b) A person who recklessly violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.28.
IN Code § 27-10-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 4. Prohibited Activities|27-10-4-5. Failure of Bail Agent to Collect Full Premium; Penalty

Sec. 5. A bail agent who knowingly or intentionally executes a bail bond without collecting in full a premium for the bail bond, at the premium rate as filed with and approved by the commissioner, commits a Level 6 felony.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.29; P.L.158-2013, SEC.298.
IN Code § 27-10-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 4. Prohibited Activities|27-10-4-6. Payments for Apprehension or Surrender of Defendants

Sec. 6. (a) A person may not give or receive anything of value in exchange for the apprehension or surrender of a defendant unless the payment is made:(1) to a law enforcement agency for actual expenses incurred in the apprehension or surrender, or both, of the defendant, or other lawful fees; or(2) to a bail agent or recovery agent properly licensed under this article.(b) A bail agent or recovery agent who knowingly or intentionally gives or offers to give anything of value to any law enforcement officer, officer of the court, or other public servant, except as permitted by subsection (a), commits a Level 6 felony.(c) A person who recklessly violates this section, except as provided in subsection (b), commits a Class B misdemeanor.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993, SEC.30; P.L.158-2013, SEC.299.
IN Code § 27-10-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 4. Prohibited Activities|27-10-4-7. Surety Bail Agent; Payment of Premium Owed

Sec. 7. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, not later than thirty (30) days after the termination of a surety bail agent's appointment, the surety bail agent shall pay to the former insurer or agent of the insurer to whom the surety bail agent reported on behalf of the former insurer any premium owed.(b) The commissioner may enforce this section in accordance with IC 27-10-3-9.As added by P.L.102-2005, SEC.9.
IN Code § 27-10-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 5. Enforcement and Administration|27-10-5-1. Bail Bond Enforcement and Administration Fund; Creation; Deposit and Use of Funds

Sec. 1. (a) The bail bond enforcement and administration fund is created. All fees and penalties collected by the commissioner under this article shall be paid into the fund to be utilized for the enforcement and administration of this article. The fund shall be administered by the commissioner.(b) Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.102-2005, SEC.10.
IN Code § 27-10-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 5. Enforcement and Administration|27-10-5-2. Bail Bond Enforcement and Administration Fund; Use of Money

Sec. 2. The money in the fund created by this chapter shall be used for the following purposes and no other:(1) The employment of a qualified investigator and investigation staff.(2) The expense of examination.(3) Licensing.(4) Forms.(5) Other related expenses necessitated by this article.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-10-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 10. Indiana Bail Law|Chapter 5. Enforcement and Administration|27-10-5-3. Investigator; Qualifications; Staff; Duties

Sec. 3. (a) The commissioner shall appoint a qualified investigator who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The investigator shall be of good moral character, have had at least five (5) years of experience as an insurance or private investigator or equivalent experience as a law enforcement or judicial officer, and be thoroughly familiar and conversant with Indiana criminal law, including the court procedure and structure.(b) The investigator, with the approval of the commissioner, may select such staff as is necessary to enable the investigator to properly perform the investigator's duties. The primary duty of the investigator and the investigator's staff is to administer this article and to investigate all violations of this article and to report and recommend to the commissioner all findings made on the investigation.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-11-1-0.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 11. Fraternal Benefit Societies|Chapter 1. Applicability and Definitions|27-11-1-0.3. Society Authorized to Transact Business Under Prior Law Not Required to Reincorporate; Renewal of Licenses

Sec. 0.3. (a) Any incorporated society authorized to transact business in Indiana under IC 27-1-14 (before its repeal) on December 31, 1985, is not required to reincorporate under this article.(b) Societies described in subsection (a) may continue to transact business until April 30, 1986, and their licenses may be renewed annually under this article.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.456.
IN Code § 27-11-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 11. Fraternal Benefit Societies|Chapter 1. Applicability and Definitions|27-11-1-1. Application of Article

Sec. 1. This article applies to any incorporated society, order, or supreme lodge without capital stock, whether incorporated or not, conducted solely for the benefit of its members and their beneficiaries and not-for-profit, operated on a lodge system with ritualistic form of work, having a representative form of government, and that provides benefits in accordance with this article.As added by P.L.262-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-11-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 11. Fraternal Benefit Societies|Chapter 1. Applicability and Definitions|27-11-1-2. Application of Definitions

Sec. 2. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.As added by P.L.262-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-11-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 11. Fraternal Benefit Societies|Chapter 1. Applicability and Definitions|27-11-1-3. "Benefit Contract" Defined

Sec. 3. "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by IC 27-11-6-1, as that agreement is described in IC 27-11-6-4.As added by P.L.262-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-11-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 11. Fraternal Benefit Societies|Chapter 1. Applicability and Definitions|27-11-1-4. "Benefit Member" Defined

Sec. 4. "Benefit member" means an adult member who is designated by the laws or rules of the society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract.As added by P.L.262-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-11-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 11. Fraternal Benefit Societies|Chapter 1. Applicability and Definitions|27-11-1-5. "Certificate" Defined

Sec. 5. "Certificate" means the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract.As added by P.L.262-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-11-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 11. Fraternal Benefit Societies|Chapter 1. Applicability and Definitions|27-11-1-6. "Commissioner" Defined

Sec. 6. "Commissioner" refers to the insurance commissioner of this state.As added by P.L.262-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-11-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 11. Fraternal Benefit Societies|Chapter 1. Applicability and Definitions|27-11-1-7. "Laws" Defined

Sec. 7. "Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated.As added by P.L.262-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-11-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 11. Fraternal Benefit Societies|Chapter 1. Applicability and Definitions|27-11-1-8. "Lodge" Defined

Sec. 8. "Lodge" means a subordinate member unit of the society, whether known as a camp, court, council, branch, or by any other designation.As added by P.L.262-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-11-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 11. Fraternal Benefit Societies|Chapter 1. Applicability and Definitions|27-11-1-9. "Premiums" Defined

Sec. 9. "Premiums" includes rates, dues, or other required contributions by whatever name known that are payable under the certificate.As added by P.L.262-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 27-11-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 27. Insurance|Article 11. Fraternal Benefit Societies|Chapter 1. Applicability and Definitions|27-11-1-10. "Rules" Defined

Sec. 10. "Rules" means all rules, regulations, or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors that are intended to have general application to the members of the society.As added by P.L.262-1985, SEC.1.