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California Bail Exam: 46 Questions and Answers, Exams of Law

46 questions and answers covering various aspects of california's bail system. it's a valuable resource for students studying law enforcement, legal procedures, or the insurance industry, offering insights into bail regulations, procedures, and related legal concepts. The questions cover topics such as bail agent responsibilities, bond procedures, and legal requirements.

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CA Bail Exam 195 questions with
correct answers
1. City and county can imply regulations to the bail industry?
a) True
b) False
A
2. Any bail agent who willfully fails to deliver a defendant to custody within 48
hours is guilty of:
a) A Felony
b) A Misdemeanor
c) Failure To Appear
d) None of the above
B
3. After conviction of an offense not punishable with death, an application for
probation or an appeal a defendant may be admitted to bail:
a) As a matter of right before judgment is announced
b) As a matter of right when appeal from judgment imposing imprisonment in
cases of misdemeanors.
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CA Bail Exam 195 questions with

correct answers

  1. City and county can imply regulations to the bail industry? a) True b) False A
  2. Any bail agent who willfully fails to deliver a defendant to custody within 48 hours is guilty of: a) A Felony b) A Misdemeanor c) Failure To Appear d) None of the above B
  3. After conviction of an offense not punishable with death, an application for probation or an appeal a defendant may be admitted to bail: a) As a matter of right before judgment is announced b) As a matter of right when appeal from judgment imposing imprisonment in cases of misdemeanors.

c) As a matter of discretion in all other cases. d) All of the above. D

  1. What may a bail agent charge for in the transaction of bail in addition to the premium rate? a) Recording Fees b) Travel Expenses c) Any Charges Incurred Backed By Receipts d) None of the above C
  2. What is the definition of fiduciary? a) Trust b) Faithful c) As an operating expense d) All of the above A
  3. What may a bail agent do? a) Solicit an arrestee's attorney

a) To insure the appearance of the arrestee to appear on the court appointed date. b) To insure the arrestee accepts the judgments of the court. c) To insure the arrestee takes responsibility for the dates and judgments of the court. d) None of the above. C

  1. An arrestee charged with a felony can be released on: a) Before held to answer. b) After seeing a Magistrate, before conviction on held to answer. c) Before a bench warrant but after arrest. d) All of the above. D
  2. Definition of a bond is: a) Any form used by a surety. b) Any form used by a bondsman. c) Any form used by an attorney. d) None of the above. A
  1. Who is notified by mail in the case of a forfeiture? a) The Surety Company. b) The Surety Company and the bonding company. c) The arrestee. d) None of the above. B
  2. If three people are conducting a partnership and one dies, what must the remaining partners do? a) They can continue if their partnership agreement allows for a continuation b) Must notify the Insurance Commissioner. c) Must be relicensed. d) All of the above. B
  3. An officer in the jail may accept one of the following to release a person charged with a felony: a) Cash bail. b) Surety bond. c) An authorization from the presiding judge that the arrestee is bailable. d) A and B D
  1. A bail solicitor may transact under: a) His employers own or approved fictitious name. b) His employers and his own approved fictitious business name. c) His own or approved fictitious name. d) None of above. A
  2. Who makes the bail schedule for felonies? a) Sheriff's Department b) Superior, Municipal and Justice Court Judges. c) A committing Magistrate d) All of the above. B
  3. Bail license renewal for licenses issued after January 1, 2011 will be due: a) Two years after the last calendar day of the month in which the initial license was issued. b) One year after the last calendar day of the month in which the initial license was issued. c) Four years after the last calendar day of the month in which the initial license was issued. d) None of the above.

A

  1. On behalf of any surety insurer while there is in effect an unrevoked notice of appointment of such insurer, a bail agent's license by its terms permits the licensee to: (indicate the incorrect answer) a) Solicit undertakings of bail b) Negotiate undertakings of bail c) Issue undertakings of bail d) Effect undertakings of bail C
  2. Who can be a surety? a) Any licensed bondsman. b) Property and Casualty insurance company. c) Any natural person. d) All of the above. C
  3. If a bond is not forfeited and the person or persons are done with all of their court appearances, how long does the superior court need to keep the exonerated bond? a) One year

a) Penal b) Insurance c) Administrative d) None of the above D

  1. Who may appear in front of the judge to obtain a bail reduction? a) Defendant b) Attorney c) Family or Friend d) All of the above D
  2. What does "transact" include when applied to bail? a) Solicitation b) Negotiations preliminary to execution c) Transaction of matters subsequent to execution of the contract and arising out of it d) All of the above D
  1. The defendant is out on bail and within 10 days he/she is arrested for the same case, the defendant must; a) Get a new bond and pay the full amount b) Use the same bond and pay 50% c) Get a new bond at no charge d) None of the above A
  2. How many days does the court clerk have to mail a notice of forfeiture to the surety if a bond exceeds four hundred dollars? a) 10 days b) 180 days c) 30 days d) 60 days C
  3. A license may be held by a corporation, in which the following requirements shall be met: a) One hundred percent of the shares of corporation shall be held by licensed bail agents. b) All shareholders, officers, and directors of the corporation shall be licensed bail agents. c) Any sale or transfer of stock or other interest in the corporation shall require prior approval of the Department of Insurance.

d) Five years C

  1. Every County Clerk must know the names and license numbers of all bail agents. Where do they receive this information? a) Off the internet b) From the Jailor c) The Insurance Commissioner automatically provides the information d) All of the above. C
  2. If you are a retired police officer from Los Angeles County and you want to become a bail agent, you may; a) Obtain an unrestricted license b) Obtain a restricted license if evidence satisfactorily is given to the commissioner that bail business will be conducted in a county other than where you were employed. c) Obtain permission from the Department of Insurance d) None of the above B
  3. In lieu of exonerating the bond, the court may order the bail reinstated and the defendant released on the same bond when what conditions are met;

a) The bail is given prior notice of the reinstatement and the bail has not surrendered the defendant b) A ten day notice has been provided to the court and all parties agree c) The defendant has is a fugitive and notice has been given to the court d) None of the above A

  1. A bench warrant for a defendant's failure to appear may not be issued if; a) The court believes the defendants failure to appear has a reasonable excuse b) The defendant is deceased c) The attorney asks for a continuance d) The court believes the defendant was not notified of the court date A
  2. You retired from law enforcement and now want to become a bail agent, you may if: a) Six months have passed and you obtain permission from the commissioner b) Three years have passed c) Two years have passed d) Five years have passed C
  1. Where would you obtain a certified copy of an undertaking? a) Your Surety company b) The Court c) A Notary Public d) The local bank B
  2. Who can deliver a power of attorney? a) Professional Mail Courier b) The defendants attorney c) Licensed Bail Agent d) All of the above D
  3. If a bail agent fails to deliver a defendant to court for the purpose of surrender he or she is guilty of: a) An infraction b) A felony c) A misdemeanor d) Bad judgment

C

  1. A surety shall be released of all obligations under the bond if what conditions apply? a) The clerk fails to mail the notice of forfeiture in accordance with section Penal Code section 1305 within 30 days after the entry of forfeiture. b) The clerk fails to mail the notice for forfeiture to the surety at the address printed on the bond. c) The clerk fails to mail a copy of the notice of forfeiture to the bail agent at the address shown on the bond. d) Any of the above D
  2. When any bond is forfeited and the period of time specified in Penal Code section 1305 has elapsed without the forfeiture having been set aside, the court which has declared the forfeiture, regardless of the amount of the bail shall; a) Enter a summary judgment against each bondsman named in the bond b) Demand immediate payment of the judgment within 30 days after the summary judgment becomes final. c) Issue a bench warrant for the bail bondsman d) A and B A
  1. When does the bail license expire for agent licenses issued prior to January 1, 2011? a) June 30th every odd-numbered year. b) May 1st every even-numbered year c) July 1st every odd-numbered year d) None of the Above A
  2. A natural person is defined as: a) A person born in the USA b) A human being c) An environmentalist d) None of the above B
  3. Where does a bail agent keep his/her identification? a) On their person at all times b) In the glove compartment of their vehicle c) In their office d) None of the above

A

  1. A bail solicitor may; a) Conduct business for more than one bail agent b) Only conduct business under the name of his/her employer c) Own their own bail agency d) None of the above B
  2. Any person actually detained or subject to detention in custody whose release may lawfully be effected by bail is defined as a: a) Arrestee b) Defendant c) Criminal d) All of the above A
  3. No person may receive commission on bail or the transaction of bail unless he/she holds a: a) Bail Permittee license b) Bail license c) Business license