Bail bond agents can carry firearms (like regular citizens) and make arrests in California. However, they do not have the same power as police officers to investigate crimes, enforce traffic laws, or cordon off specific areas.
Before giving us a call, make sure you have the following information handy: The full name of the person who was arrested. Where is the person being held for custody (you should include the name of jail, city, and county) The person's booking number.
The bail bond agent will need you to sign some paperwork in order for you to secure their services. This usually means paying an amount to the agent, usually a percentage of the total bail amount, and signing off on any collateral for the bond.
Attend All Court Hearings: This is the most critical condition of bail. Missing a single court date can lead to a bench warrant being issued for your arrest, and you'll forfeit your bail. Live Lawfully: Avoid any criminal activity, even minor offenses.
You need to make sure you read your terms and conditions of your bond closely, most of them do contain weapons restrictions. Absent any such conditions, since it is not a felony conviction or pending felony, you should not be barred from purchasing a firearm.
A person who meets the following criteria will be classified as a Category 1 restricted person under Utah law: Has been convicted of a violent Aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, rape, kidnapping, and murder are all examples of violent felony offenses.