New York State 25-hour qualifying course for bail enforcement agents, organized around the subjects required by 19 NYCRR Part 171 and delivered under the school’s recorded approval.
A structured 25-hour professional program covering New York licensing law and regulations, civil and criminal liability, search/seizure and entry issues, rights of the bailee/fugitive, Taylor v. Taintor, State and Federal rights, extradition, criminal and civil law relating to bail bonds, basic criminal justice concepts, ethics, professionalism and report writing. Students must complete the entire approved 25-hour program. VISTA records attendance, instructional time, assessments and completion evidence for audit support.
Course Details
A structured 25-hour professional program covering New York licensing law and regulations, civil and criminal liability, search/seizure and entry issues, rights of the bailee/fugitive, Taylor v. Taintor, State and Federal rights, extradition, criminal and civil law relating to bail bonds, basic criminal justice concepts, ethics, professionalism and report writing. Students must complete the entire approved 25-hour program. VISTA records attendance, instructional time, assessments and completion evidence for audit support.
Curriculum & Modules
- Module 1 — NYS Bail Enforcement Law & Legal Authority
- Module 2 — Search, Apprehension & Fugitive Rights
- Module 3 — Jurisdiction, Bail Bonds & Criminal Justice
- Module 4 — Criminal Justice, Safety & Professional Conduct
- Module 5 — Documentation, Applied Practice & Final Examination
Lessons & Learning Activities
- NYS Licensing Law, Part 171 and Professional Scope
- Civil and Criminal Liability
- Search, Seizure and Entry: Homes, Businesses and Vehicles
- Rights of the Bailee/Fugitive and Taylor v. Taintor Context
- Extradition, Interstate Activity and Jurisdiction
- Criminal and Civil Law Relating to Bail Bonds
- Basic Criminal Justice Concepts
- Ethics, Professionalism, De-escalation and Safety
- Report Writing, Evidence and Case Documentation
- Integrated Bail Enforcement Practicum and Final Review
Enroll in this course
Secure enrollment and student access are handled through VISTA.
