13. Can a person be licensed as both a Professional Bondsman and a Surety Bondsman?
Yes.
14. When does a Bondsman/Runner license expire?
All licenses expire on June 30th of each year. [SC Code Section 38-53-140]
15. What happens if a bondsman exceeds his bonding limitation?
A bondsman who exceeds his limitation may not sign, endorse, execute, or become a surety on any additional bail bonds or pledge or deposit any cash, check, or other security of any nature in lieu of a bail bond in any county in the State of South Carolina, untill he has made the additional deposit of securities.
[SC Code Section 38-53-300]
16. Who has the power to enforce the laws that govern bail bondsmen?
The Department of Insurance, Clerk of the Court, and the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) have full power and authority to enforce the provisions of Chapter 53.
[SC Code Section 38-53-20]
17. Can a Runner Bondsman work for more than one bail bondsman?
No. A Runner Bondsman can only work for one (1) bail bondsman at a time, which shall supervise the work of the Runner and is responsible for the Runner's conduct in the bail bond business. [SC Code Section 38-53-120]
18. Are bondsmen subject to be audited by the Department of Insurance?
Yes, all bondsmen are subject to the same examination procedures prescribed by law for domestic insurance companies. The Department of Insurance has free access to all books and records of the bondsman, as it related to his bail bond business.
[SC Code Section 38-53-110]
