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    bounty hunter

    noun

    • 1. a person who pursues a criminal or fugitive for whom a reward is offered: "the film follows a bounty hunter who is caught in a Wyoming blizzard with his female prisoner"
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  3. A bounty hunter is a private agent working for a bail bondsman who captures fugitives or criminals for a commission or bounty. The occupation, officially known as a bail enforcement agent or fugitive recovery agent, has traditionally operated outside the legal constraints that govern police officers and other agents of the state.

  4. A bounty hunter is responsible for hunting down criminals who have failed to meet their expected responsibilities for appearing in court at a given time. They are normally hired by bail bondsmen, who are hoping to keep from losing the money they put up to allow a person to be released on bail.

  5. May 2, 2024 · Bounty hunters use skills to aid bail bond agents in apprehending people released on bail or bond who fail to appear in court or surrender. According to projected estimates, about 15,000-20,000 bounty hunters work across the country. Until their cases go to court, people facing criminal charges must cover their own bail expenses.

  6. Jun 28, 2024 · What does a bounty hunter do? A bounty hunter is a professional who works on behalf of bail bond agents to locate and apprehend fugitives who have missed a court date or failed to uphold their responsibilities under the bail bond contract in some other way.

  7. Bounty hunting is an important part of the American justice system. Find out how bounty hunting works and see what a day in the life of a bounty hunter is like.

  8. www.bountyhunteredu.org › what-is-a-bounty-hunterWhat is a Bounty Hunter

    A bounty hunter, in simple terms, is a skilled professional who is hired by a bail bondsman to find and capture a fugitive in exchange for a monetary reward. The bounty hunter’s reward, which is considered the “bounty,” is typically a percentage of the bail.

  9. Jul 5, 2024 · A bounty hunter, also known as a bail enforcement agent or fugitive recovery agent, is a professional who locates and apprehends individuals who have skipped bail. Bail bondsmen hire bounty hunters to capture fugitives in exchange for a fee or percentage of the bail.