MS Bail Exam Latest Update Actual Exam

pg. 1 MS Bail Exam Latest Update Actual Exam Questions with Correct Detailed Answers/ Graded A+

Bail - Correct Answer - property or money given as surety that a person released from custody will return at an appointed time.

Bail Bond - Correct Answer - A formal document that gives bail for someone to be released from custody.

The purpose of bail is? - Correct Answer - To guarantee appearance and a bail bond shall not be forfeited for any other reason.

Bond - Correct Answer - something that binds, fastens, confines, or holds together.Binds a person or persons to a certain circumstance or line of behavior.

Capital Offense - Correct Answer - A crime, such as murder or betrayal of one's country, that is treated so seriously that death may be considered an appropriate punishment.

Acquit - Correct Answer - To relieve from a charge of fault or a crime; declare not guilty.

Each professional bail agent licensed, under oath, shall provide to the Department?When is it due? - Correct Answer - An annual financial statement, due by June 1, each year.

What is original jurisdiction? - Correct Answer - the power to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction.

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pg. 2 What is personal jurisdiction? - Correct Answer - The power that a court has to make a decision regarding the party in a case.

What is territorial jurisdiction? - Correct Answer - The jurisdiction over cases arising in or involving persons residing within a defined territory.

Which court would have original jurisdiction over a misdemeanor case inside a municipality? - Correct Answer - The Municipal Court.

Which court would have original jurisdiction over a misdemeanor that occurred in the county? - Correct Answer - Justice Court.

For purpose of applicable examinations, a professional bail agent must have at least 1?

• Correct Answer - Office located in the state of Mississippi.

What database does an agent have to register every bond that the write? - Correct Answer - Msbondsource.com

How long does an agent have to input their bonds into msbondsource? - Correct Answer - All bonds must be put in the system by the 15th of the month following being written.

On what grounds can the commissioner refuse to issue a soliciting or bail enforcement agent license? - Correct Answer - Material misstatement, misrepresentation or fraud.Willful failure to comply with or violation of any provision of Ms. Code 83-39 or any court. Conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude. Being elected as a law enforcement or judicial official. Engaging in the practice of law. Giving legal advise or a legal opinion in any form. Acting as or impersonating a bail agent without a license. Use of any other trade names that what is submitted on a license application to the department.

Defendant - Correct Answer - A person, company, etc., against whom a claim or charge is bought in a court.

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pg. 3 Habeas Corpus - Correct Answer - Latin "Have the body"

Suretyship - Correct Answer - The relationship between the surety, the principal debtor, and the creditor.

Court - Correct Answer - A place where justice is administered. A judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases.

Agency - Correct Answer - An organization, company, or bureau that provides some service for another. The relationship in which one person acts on behalf of another with the authority of the later.

Who does the commissioner have to notify if he is going to refuse, suspend, or revoke a license? - Correct Answer - The applicant or licensee, and the insurer or professional bail agent.

In what length of time does the commissioner have to set a hearing for an applicant that he intends to refuse a license? - Correct Answer - Not more than 20 days from the date of mailing.

How long does an applicant have to appeal the decision of the commissioner to refuse a license? - Correct Answer - 30 Days

What reasons can the commissioner file a petition with the court? - Correct Answer - Misappropriation, conversion, fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of the bonding business.

To whom does the department notify if a license has been revoked by the commissioner? - Correct Answer - The sheriff and municipal law enforcement, and the courts of every county and municipality in the state.

AKA - Correct Answer - "Also Known As"

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