§ 67-4. Definitions.  


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  • Bail bond agent means any person licensed by the State of Missouri as a bail bond agent or general bail bond agent.

    Director means the director of neighborhood and community services, or a person or persons to whom the director has delegated responsibility for enforcement of this code.

    Local law enforcement authorities means the city police department, or the county sheriff of the county in which an apprehension within the city will occur, or in which a residence to be entered is located.

    Principal means a person who has been charged with a crime or ordinance violation and uses a commercial bail bond agent to obtain release from custody.

    Provisional surety recovery agent is a person who has completed all requirements to obtain a license as a surety recovery agent, except for training or an authorized substitute for training.

    Surety recovery agent means a person not performing the duties of a sworn peace officer who tracks down, captures and surrenders to the custody of a court a fugitive who has violated a bail bond agreement.

(Ord. No. 021454, § 1, 4-3-03)