HB 5517
Relating to the Office of Insurance Commissioner maintaining and posting lists of bondsmen
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the process for maintaining and distributing lists of bondsmen in West Virginia. It establishes the Office of Insurance Commissioner as the sole authority for creating, certifying, and distributing these lists, ensuring they are readily available to detainees and correctional facilities. The bill also mandates specific legibility requirements for posted lists and outlines procedures for facilitating communication between detainees and selected bondsmen.
Key provisions
- The Office of Insurance Commissioner will maintain and post lists of licensed bondsmen in correctional facilities.
- Detainees will have access to the current statewide master list of bondsmen upon request.
- Facilities must provide detainees with the opportunity to communicate with a selected bondsman.
- Geographically specific lists will be created for each county and detention facility, limiting the bondsmen listed to those within 50 miles.
- The Office of Insurance Commissioner will maintain a statewide master list of all licensed bondsmen.
- The Office of Insurance Commissioner has rule-making authority to implement and enforce the provisions of this bill.
- Lists must be printed in a clear, legible font.
- Bondsmen must file a statement identifying their service area.
Who is affected
- Detainees in correctional facilities
- Correctional facilities (jails, prisons, etc.)
- Licensed bondsmen in West Virginia
- The Office of Insurance Commissioner
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