NRS 697.185
Application for license as bail solicitor.

An application for a license as a bail solicitor must be accompanied by:

1.

Proof of the completion of a 6-hour course of instruction in bail bonds that is:

(a)

Offered by a state or national organization of bail agents or another organization that administers training programs for bail solicitors; and

(b)

Approved by the Commissioner.

2.

An appointment by a licensed bail agent and a statement by the agent that the agent will exercise reasonable supervision over the conduct of the applicant and be responsible for the applicant’s conduct in the bail bond business.

3.

A letter from a local law enforcement agency in the applicant’s county of residence which indicates that the applicant:

(a)

Has not been convicted of a felony in this state or of any offense committed in another state which would be a felony if committed in this state; and

(b)

Has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance.

Source: Section 697.185 — Application for license as bail solicitor., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-697.­html#NRS697Sec185 (accessed May 26, 2025).

697.020
Definitions. 697.030
“Bail” defined. 697.040
“Bail agent” defined. 697.055
“Bail enforcement agent” defined. 697.060
“Bail solicitor” defined. 697.070
“General agent” defined. 697.090
License required 697.100
Licensing of natural persons and corporations. 697.120
Exemptions. 697.130
Forms for licensing and appointments. 697.150
Bail agent: Qualifications. 697.170
Bail solicitor: Qualifications. 697.173
Bail enforcement agent: Qualifications. 697.177
Basic course of training required for bail enforcement agents 697.180
Application for license as bail agent, general agent, bail enforcement agent or bail solicitor. 697.181
Payment of child support: Statement by applicant for license 697.182
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants 697.183
Application for license as bail agent. 697.184
Application for license as general agent. 697.185
Application for license as bail solicitor. 697.186
Application for license as bail enforcement agent. 697.188
Renewal of license as general agent, bail agent or bail solicitor. 697.190
Bonds. 697.200
Examination for license as bail agent, bail enforcement agent or bail solicitor. 697.205
Exemption from examination: Relicensing within 6 months after lapse of license. 697.210
Issuance of license 697.220
Contents of license. 697.230
Expiration and renewal of license. 697.240
Appointment of bail agents. 697.250
Termination of appointment. 697.260
Bail solicitors: Special requirements. 697.270
Registration of bail agents. 697.280
Bail agent: Place of business 697.290
Records of bail agent. 697.295
Electronic transmissions relating to bail. 697.300
Collections and charges permitted. 697.310
Prohibited charges. 697.320
Collateral 697.325
Notice to local law enforcement agency when defendant apprehended 697.330
Surrender of defendant to custody 697.340
Prohibited acts 697.350
Justification of suretyship. 697.360
Applicability of other provisions. 697.370
Penalties.

May 26, 2025

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