Exam study guide: Bail bond agents and qualified agents

The following subjects are covered in the bail bond agent and qualified agent exam:

Laws and rules

Federal laws

• 5 USC 552a: Records maintained on individuals (Freedom of Information Act)

State laws

• RCW 2: Courts of record
• RCW 9.41: Firearms and dangerous weapons
• RCW 9A: Washington criminal code
• RCW 10.19: Bail and appearance bonds
• RCW 10.31: Warrants and arrests
• RCW 10.88: Uniform criminal extradition act
• RCW 11.94: Power of attorney
• RCW 18.185: Bail bond agents
• RCW 42.44: Notaries public
• RCW 48: Insurance

State rules

• WAC 308-19: Bail bond agencies and bail bond agents

Business and professional information

• Private Security/Private Detective Study Guide (Criminal Justice Training Commission)
• Audits and recordkeeping
• Contracts
• General insurance practices
• Business licensing requirements, for qualified agents only (Business Licensing Service)