CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS
IC 27-10
ARTICLE 10. INDIANA BAIL LAW
IC 27-10-1
Chapter 1. Definitions
IC 27-10-1-1
Application of definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout thisarticle.
As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1.
IC 27-10-1-2
"All lines fire and casualty insurance producer"
Sec. 2. "All lines fire and casualty insurance producer" means aninsurance producer who holds a valid license issued by thedepartment of insurance to engage in the writing and transacting ofall of the following lines and kinds of insurance:
(1) Property insurance.
(2) Casualty insurance.
(3) Surety insurance.
(4) Disability insurance.
(5) Inland marine insurance.
As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.178-2003,SEC.80.
IC 27-10-1-3
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.305-1987, SEC.38.)
IC 27-10-1-4
"Bail agent"
Sec. 4. "Bail agent" means a person who has been:
(1) approved by the commissioner; and
(2) appointed by an insurer by power of attorney;
to execute or countersign bail bonds for the insurer in connectionwith judicial proceedings for which the person receives a premium.
As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993,SEC.2.
IC 27-10-1-4.3
"Bureau"
Sec. 4.3. "Bureau" refers to the child support bureau establishedby IC 31-25-3-1.
As added by P.L.23-1996, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.145-2006,SEC.166.
IC 27-10-1-5
"Commissioner"
Sec. 5. "Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner.As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1.
IC 27-10-1-5.5
"Delinquent"
Sec. 5.5. "Delinquent" means at least:
(1) two thousand dollars ($2,000); or
(2) three (3) months;
past due on payment of court ordered child support.
As added by P.L.23-1996, SEC.26.
IC 27-10-1-6
"Disqualifying offense"
Sec. 6. "Disqualifying offense" means:
(1) a felony; or
(2) a misdemeanor if an element of the offense involvesdishonesty, violence, or a deadly weapon.
As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1.
IC 27-10-1-7
"Insurer"
Sec. 7. "Insurer" means any domestic, foreign, or alien suretycompany which has qualified generally to transact surety businessunder the requirements of this title and specifically to transact bailbond business in this state.
As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.149-1986,SEC.60.
IC 27-10-1-7.5
"License"
Sec. 7.5. "License" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-1-2-6.
As added by P.L.23-1996, SEC.27.
IC 27-10-1-8
"Premium"
Sec. 8. "Premium" means:
(1) currency issued by the United States of America paid to abail agent prior to the execution of a bail bond;
(2) a check delivered to a bail agent prior to the execution of thebail bond that must be:
(A) properly payable when delivered; and
(B) deposited in the bail agent's bank account; or
(3) a credit card transaction if the bail agent:
(A) accepts the credit card; and
(B) obtains:
(i) authorization from the credit card issuer for the amountdue; and
(ii) an approval number from the credit card issuer for thecredit card transaction;
before the execution of the bail bond.
As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993,
SEC.3; P.L.348-1995, SEC.1.
IC 27-10-1-9
"Recovery agent"
Sec. 9. "Recovery agent" means a person who is offered or givenany compensation by a bail agent or surety in exchange for assistingthe bail agent or surety in apprehending or surrendering anydefendant or keeping a defendant under necessary surveillance. Thisdoes not affect the right of bail agents or sureties to hire counsel orto ask assistance of law enforcement officers.
As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1993,SEC.4.
IC 27-10-1-10
"Surety"
Sec. 10. "Surety" means any person who satisfies thequalifications of IC 27-10-2-4 and who agrees to pay the bond in theevent the defendant fails to appear in court at the scheduled date andtime.
As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1.
IC 27-10-1-11
"Transfer fee"
Sec. 11. "Transfer fee" means a service charge made by aninsurer, in addition to the premium, when a bond is executed by anagent of the insurer for another agent in a different jurisdiction.
As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1.