Becoming a "Bounty Hunter" in Utah

Becoming a Bail Enforcement / Bail Recovery agent in the state of Utah is not difficult when you know what to expect. In this post Reata Holt from Fox Force Bail Recovery and one of Bad Boys Bail Bonds agents covers what to expect.

Are you in Utah? Have you looked around and seen a thousand sites about how to become a “bounty hunter”? Are you turned off? Yeah me too!!

Some basic knowledge to get you started, here in Utah, the legal terms are Bail Enforcement Agent, Bail Recovery Agent and Bail Recovery Apprentice, each of these are different and thus have differing specific requirements.

In order to get your license there are four main things, in addition to the specifics mentioned above, you will need to consider:

First, are you 21 years old and a legal citizen or legal resident of these United States of America?
Second, can you pass a background check? Yes? Good! No? Can you get your record expunged? If so, do so first.
Third, you will be required to complete a Bail Enforcement Training course. The class is typically conducted over a two day period - eight hours each day. (See below for additional information)
Fourth, you will need to find a Bail Enforcement Agent willing to sponsor you during your time as a Bail Recovery Apprentice.

Bail Enforcement Training

Here in Utah there are only five authorized organizations that offer the Bail Enforcement Training - Click Here to See the List - (Note, in the interest of full disclosure, I am the owner of one of the five companies - Fox Force LLC! Apologies for the shameless plug). Anyhow, these classes are generally held once every three months, not very often I know, and this is the reason:

Once you have completed the Bail Enforcement Training course, you will submit your certificate of completion along with your application to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification for consideration at the next board meeting (yes there is a board) and this board meets once every 3 months. Therefore, the classes are typically offered to coincide with the board meetings.

If you make it through your first two years on the job and you want to continue (I say IF because most people don’t) then it is time to renew or upgrade your license and you will need to get a $10,000.00 surety bond. This is fairly easy to get, and the cost depends entirely on your credit standing. I have seen them go for as little as $100.00 and as much as $1,800.00.

I hope this has helped you in your search for answers. If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to contact Fox Force LLC at 801.332.9111 or send me an email to BountyHuntGal@yahoo.com

Reata Holt

Stay safe! Play well!

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Thank you guys. Larry was knowledgeable and helpful. He had his agent with in an hour at the jail. He explained what u need to bring with me so we can get my brother out.

anastasia timoshenko

20:57 09 Sep 22

They were available on Easter Sunday and were very professional. They were on time and made the process very easy. I would definitely recommend them.

Kyley “Britt” Stone

21:50 04 Apr 21

The owner is amazing and helped out so much. Highly recommend!!

Brianna Kirstine

16:19 16 Mar 20

My boyfriend got arrested and I had no idea what to do. Larry and Mike were amazing throughout the whole process. If I ever go through this situation again I will give Bad Boys a call!!

Gabi Dowland

06:11 28 Feb 20

Good people working there!

Kate Mackenzie

03:18 29 Jan 20

These guys are amazing. They are very knowledgeable, they explained everything very thoroughly and they were quick. They literally met up with me within 30 minutes of calling and started paper work. Highly recommend them!

Lindsay Mashburn

01:54 11 Jan 20

Larry and his team are awesome! I called around noon and by 430 we helped and on our way! They didn't make me feel stupid about the situation I found myself in. They made sure I understood the situation and that I would be able to keep the promises I was about to make. Super down to earth and absolutely pleasant to work with. I hope non of y'all require these services but if you do 10/10 would recommend

ollie baum

14:33 31 May 19

So Larry and his staff ,have been awesome for me and my family and my wife, they actually care about treating you as a human being,rather than a pay day.I would recommend Badboys to anyone that is tired of being treated like a subhuman,or a number

Babe Trujillo

19:24 27 Apr 19

To the Bad Boys Bail Bondsman of Salt Lake City!!87 days ago we spent as a family effortless hours trying to locate our brother!! BECAUSE he is clinical it made the ordeal looking for him that much harder. By the grace of God and social media we located him here and Utah and after driving 11 hours from chaotic California to Utah and having the experience of such a serene peaceful Majestic atmosphere we don't question why he ended up here anymore we're just thankful to God he did!Knocking on so many doors that did not open and spending countless hours making phone calls that went unreturned left us IN despair!!But the Creator lead us to Google and when we typed in bail bondsman Bad Boys was the first bail bondsman at the top of the list!! Thank you so very much to the owner Larry and his incredible compassionate employee Mike if it were not for these two men spending countless hours on the phone allowing us to share our story, our experience, our hopes and prayers we would have not been able to execute a bail bond and release for our brother and father.Words cannot express our gratitude but we are so thankful for the day that you picked up the phone, and allowed us to vent took into consideration the story and evidence and in the most humanitarian way treated our brother as if he were YOUR OWN👍😁.TO ANYONE WHO FINDS HIM OR HERSELF IN A SITUATION OF NEED LIKE WE DID!! DON'T HESITATE TO CALL THIS COMPANY AND ASK FOR LARRY. He's a great listener, he's a great educator of the law and human rights his employees work diligently and effortlessly to make sure that they treat each and every situation in their own way with critical care.To BAD BOYS BAIL BOND WE'RE FOR EVER GRATEFUL AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE FAMILY IN CALIFORNIA AS WE KNOW WE HAVE FAMILY IN HERE IN UTAH.LOVE 4EVER,CHANDLER FAMILY

Latoya Chandler

02:35 27 Mar 19

They have changed my whole life I’ve never seen so much care and compassion id recommend 200 times over my family is going home so complete and happy

Salihahdaone Emajesty

02:15 27 Mar 19

Sorry, not my real last name but my review is. I talked with the owner Mike and I cannot say enough good words about him so "awesome" will have to do. And the Bail Agent Mike was also. Both gentlemen were very quick, knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and extremely helpful. They both made my dealing with this situation so much easier. I highly recommend Bad Boys Bail Bonds if you find yourself, family or friends in need if bail.

Stephen Greho

22:51 15 Feb 19

I highly recommend Bad Boys Bail Bonds. This is the first time my family and I have ever had to use such a service, and we’re glad that our first time experience was a pleasant one! They work quickly and effectively! I worked with my Mike and he did a great job simplifying the process and making sure I was aware of my situation and the things I needed to take care of.He also clarified what to do if certain scenarios were to come to fruition, and that we can just call them! I hope I never have to use such a service again, but if it does, I will definitely contact them.Words of a Free Man.

John Otu

19:08 11 Jan 19

I wasn't able to use his services cuz I got OR'd but great man

Daniel Houston

19:11 10 Jan 19

These guys are awesome Larry was great helped us get someone out without having to pay a bail they are awesome.

melece kirkham

16:42 01 Jan 19

This company has been nothing but kind and professional with me. I spent over an hour talking with the owner after getting me out of jail ASAP. I can tell you it is more than the bail money they want but a very very very strong desire to help people that drives this company. I strongly recommend them if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of needing a bond. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would gladly give 100’s. You can not go wrong with them!!!! I don’t rate companies online but after the service provided to me they whole hearted deserved my comments. AAA+ company!!!!

Jeremiah Taylor

12:17 14 Nov 18

I can’t thank Larry and Kendall enough for all they did. Very fast and professional. Larry talked me into waiting two days for my son to go to court and the bail was reduced significantly, saving me a lot of money. He could have taken my money initially as I was ready to pay, but after talking me through the process he helped me to see it wasn’t just about money to him, it was about helping others. Kendall came to my house, I don’t drive at night, he was fast professional and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Bad Boys if you want to be treated fairly and know the process.

Stan Nowak

03:12 19 Oct 18

Larry went above and beyond for my family this week. He answered all my questions and did everything in his power to help us get through this difficult time. He stayed on the line while I cried my heart out. He worked with us every step of the way and never brushed me off. He made everything convenient and easy for us. I recommend you to everyone! Thank you for your awesome service

davy sy

18:42 29 Jun 18

I needed answers to questions and had no previous experience with bail bonds. Bad boys was very respectful and professional and answered all my questions and made sure that I understood everything I needed to know in helping a loved one through a difficult time. I would definately recommend Bad Boys Bail Bonds to anyone needing this type of service.

Kelly Jones

18:25 21 Oct 15

Bad Boys Bail Bonds have helped me in a couple of rough situations by being fair, understanding, and affordable. I could call them any day or night and get the help I needed which extends through the whole court process. I would definitely recommend Bad Boys Bail Bonds to anybody needing bonding and court services.

e davis

15:46 06 Oct 15

I've known Larry and Bad Boys Bail Bonds for years. They truly are on call 24/7 and have been nothing but courteous and professional, even when it takes them away from their personal lives. Thanks Larry and staff for always being there when needed.

Angilee DuBreuil

03:18 06 Oct 15

I've been working with bad boys bail for many years and I've had nothing but friendly and helpful service..I have given lots of people their number and have heard the same thing from them thank u larry and ur staff..much appreciatedT

Jeffrey Manzanares

19:28 05 Oct 15

Bad boys are incredible, I have a cousin that tends to get himself in to trouble far too often and Larry has been great about always helping us out even though the trouble seems to be a repeat performance. He's very accommodating and kind to the entire family in the situation. Thanks, bad boys! :)

Ashley Lunt

18:11 26 Feb 14

You never know when you or a loved one may be in need of a bail bond. Luckily, Bad Boys Bail Bonds is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year—available to get customers the help they need when they need it. They’re able to provide assistance that’s quick and friendly—both important qualities in a world where bail bondsmen can be difficult to deal with. When you need a bail bond, you also need a team with experience. The team at Bad Boys Bail Bonds has over 25 years in the bail bonds business. They are a local, family-owned business with agents in different locations throughout Utah to better serve their customers. They can often deal with out of state cases as well. They listen to your case, make sure they understand what you need, and do all they can to help you out. And you don’t have to worry about Bad Boys Bail Bonds sharing information about your case. The information you give with them stays confidential.

Tori Edwards

17:01 11 Jul 13