WHAT IS CA PC1299?
1299PC is the Bail Fugitive Recovery Persons Act section of the CA Penal Code.
HISTORY:
1299PC was in effect from the year 2000-2010 and then the law was repealed. However, a slightly different version of 1299PC returned as law January 1, 2013. The new version states:
To Bounty Hunt In California, there are no licensing requirements. There are however qualifications and training requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be 18 years of age.
2. NO Felony convictions or if you do, you must have a Bail Agents Lic.
3. Comply with the training requirements of PC 1299.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Complete a minimum of 20 hours of Bail Education by a CA Department of Insurance Certified Training Course.
2. Complete a 40-hour Powers to Arrest Course certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
CA BAIL AGENTS: Licensed after January 1, 2000 must be in compliance with above.
CA LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS: Are exempt from above requirements.
***OUT OF STATE BAIL AGENTS & PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS: Any Licensed Bail Agent or Licensed Private Investigator, licensed in another state may Bounty Hunt in California but must comply with CA Penal Code Section 847.5
