HOUSE BILL 670

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegates K. Kelly and Dembrow

Entitled:

Property Bondsmen - Registration

Synopsis:

Requiring a property bondsman to register and remain in good standing with the District Court for the purpose of issuing bail bonds; making it a misdemeanor to act as a property bondsman unless specified conditions are met; and prohibiting a clerk or commissioner from accepting real estate as security for a bail bond unless the individual offering the real estate provides specified documents.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/10

First Reading Judiciary

3/13

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Kevin Kelly, District 1B

Delegate Dana Lee Dembrow, District 20

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

BAIL

BONDS -see also- COUNTY & BALTIMORE CITY BONDS; STATE BONDS.

CLERKS OF COURT

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.

DISTRICT COURTS

PENALTIES

REAL PROPERTY

REGISTRATION -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION

SECURITY INTERESTS -see also- LIENS; MECHANICS' LIENS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 616.5B )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered