Missouri rules felons can't be bail bondsmen

I think that all states should make that the law. It is such a law here in Arkansas. I had a very hard time getting my bonding and PI license here for a stupid misdemeanor (obstructing a peace officer) I did 25 years earlier as an 18 year old punk.

CO law is that you cannot have a felony conviction for the past 10 years to write bonds and 15 years to do bail enforcement. Recent legislation requires you to complete both courses to write since you have to be able to hunt your own skips. Makes me wonder about the time differences.

Something new this year, bond agents renewing their licenses do not have to have fingerprint checks. Before, we had to submit fingerprints every 2 years when we renewed. Bail enforcement only has to submit once, but CBI is notified with any felony charges that are filed and you can be rejected if convicted. Maybe the DOI is relying on the same thing for bail agents. The renewal app requires you to disclose any felony convictions and other specified information and if you provide false info you are fined or lose your license.

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Kathy Blackshear
Blackshear Investigations
Blackshear Bail Bonds
Sales Associate, Prepaid Legal Services, Inc.
Walsenburg, CO

Proud Member of the AB Reject Club

Can't be a felon and have a license in FL either. Don't know why it isn't done universally throughout the country.