§ 67-20. Notification of law enforcement officials.

(a)

Apprehension. A surety recovery agent who intends to apprehend any person in the city shall, before attempting such apprehension, inform local law enforcement authorities. The surety recovery agent shall possess, and upon request present to the local law enforcement authorities a certified copy of the bond, the surety recovery agent's City issued identification card, and all other appropriate paperwork identifying the principal. A surety recovery agent shall also request from local law enforcement authorities, or from the Court Administrator's Office of the Municipal Division of the Jackson County Circuit Court if not provided by the local law enforcement authorities, a confirmation that a warrant for the apprehension of that person is still outstanding.

(b)

Entry into a residence. A surety recovery agent shall inform the local law enforcement authorities that the agent is planning to enter a residence. Such agent shall have a certified copy of the bond, the surety recovery agent's City issued identification card, and all appropriate paperwork to identify the principal.

(Ord. No. 021454, § 1, 4-3-03)