What is a Bail Agent?
A bail agent is a person or company that is licensed to arrange for bail bonds for citizens. The section below is from the Hawaii Statutes.
“Bail agent” means a licensed insurance producer under article 9A who is appointed by an authorized surety insurer, furnishes bail for compensation in any court in this State, and has the power of attorney to execute or countersign bail bonds in connection with judicial proceedings. “Bail agent” shall not include a person who is a full-time salaried officer or employee of an insurer or a person who pledges United States currency, a United States postal money order, a cashier’s check, or other property as security for a bail bond in connection with a judicial proceeding, whether for compensation or otherwise.
“On the board” means that the name of a bail agent has been publicly posted or disseminated by a court as being ineligible to write bail bonds. [L 2008, c 134, pt of §1]
What happens when I get arrested?
A number of things can happen. Here are a few tips.
Do you offer Hawaii Bail for every island?
Yes, here are links to bail information for each island of Hawai’i
What is the Hawaii Department of Public Safety?
Hawaii Department of Public Safety (PSD) oversees the Corrections Division, which includes jails and prisons, and the Law Enforcement Division, which includes the Narcotics Enforcement and Sheriff Divisions.
How can I find out more about the State Judiciary?
The official State Judiciary website is: http://www.courts.state.hi.us/