                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

RECOVERY OF BAILEES; METHODS OF CAPTURE; STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS; LIMITATIONS
(§ 9.1-186.12)

A. During the recovery of a bailee, a bail enforcement agent shall have a copy
of the relevant recognizance for the bailee. He shall also have written
authorization from the bailee&#8217;s bondsman, obtained prior to effecting the
capture. The Department shall develop the written authorization form to be used
in such circumstances.

B. A bail enforcement agent shall not enter the residence of another without
first verbally notifying the occupants who are present at the time of entry.

C. Absent exigent circumstances, a bail enforcement agent shall give prior
notification of at least 24 hours to local law enforcement or state police of
the intent to apprehend a bailee. In all cases, a bail enforcement agent shall
inform local law enforcement within 60 minutes of capturing a bailee.

D. A bail enforcement agent shall not break any laws of the Commonwealth in the
act of apprehending a bailee.

HISTORY: 2004, c. 397.