- Tony A.
- Cleveland, Ohio
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- I live in Ohio. I have a few questions if you can
answer them or direct me into the right direction to find them.
- 1. Can Bounty Hunters in Ohio legally carey a
weapon w/o a permit?
- 2. Can Bounty Hunters in Ohio legally enter a
suspect's own residence to arrest them?
- 3. Can Bounty Hunters in Ohio legally enter w/
force a residence that the suspect doesnt live at if he/she is known
to be there?
- 4. What if any type of insurance is needed for a
bounty hunter in Ohio?
- 5. Is there a bounty hunter liscence needed in
Ohio.
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- Tony,
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- We are not attorneys- as such we cannot answer some
of the legal questions for which you need answers. I would suggest
that your first point of contact be the licensing agencies (Yes, a
license is required in OH) that regulate bail recovery.
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- 1) Carry without a permit? Unlikely. Licensed or not
we are private citizens and as such must follow all laws in the
state in which we work.
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- 2) Consult with your licensing entity (more than
likely not without an occupant's permission)
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- 3) Same as #2 (I've had to work with these types of
situations for 8 years and it is rarely an issue when the occupant
understands that they are "hindering arrest and
prosecution" or "harboring a fugitive" and that there
are criminal consequences for doing so.
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- 4) PI Licensing probably will require a
Professional Liability insurance policy.
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- 5. Yes, in Ohio you must be either a licensed
private investigator or bail agent-
- each has its own set of requirements. More
information regarding licensing
- can be found at:
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- For Bail
Recovery Agents- the Ohio Department of Insurance
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- For Private
Investigator licensing- Department of Commerce, Real Estate and
- Professional Licensing Division
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- Hope this helps you in your search!
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- Warmest Regards,
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- L. Scott Harrell
- CompassPoint Investigations
- "In Relentless Pursuit for Your Success"
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