Definitions.

For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) BOARD. Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board.

(2) PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN. Any individual who is employed by a professional bail company to solicit and execute appearance bonds or actively seek bail bond business for or on behalf of a professional bail company, including any individual who has a direct or indirect ownership interest in a professional bail company.

(3) PROFESSIONAL SURETY BONDSMAN. Any individual who is employed by a professional surety company to solicit and execute appearance bonds or actively seek bail bond business for or on behalf of a professional surety company, including any individual who has a direct or indirect ownership interest in a professional surety company.

(4) RECOVERY AGENT. Any individual, other than an attorney or law enforcement officer, utilized by a professional surety company, professional bail company, or professional bondsman to apprehend a defendant who was released on bail and who failed to appear in court when required.

(Act 2019-409, §2.)