Regulaciones sobre la captura de fugitivos en Ohio

Explicación Simple

En Ohio, si alguien quiere atrapar a una persona que no se presentó a la corte, debe seguir ciertas reglas. Necesita un contrato escrito y avisar a la policía antes de actuar.

Es como si un amigo te pidiera que lo ayudes a buscar a alguien que se perdió, pero antes de salir, tienes que avisar a sus padres y tener un plan juntos.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan es un cazarrecompensas y busca a Pedro, quien no se presentó a su juicio. Antes de ir a buscarlo, Juan firma un contrato con la empresa de fianzas de Pedro y llama a la policía para avisar que va a realizar la captura en su vecindario.

Penalidades

Si alguien viola estas reglas, puede enfrentar un cargo de delito menor o, si ya ha violado antes, un delito mayor.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

der chapter 4749. of the Revised Code; (d) Licensed as a private investigator by the state where the bond was written; (e) An off-duty peace officer, as defined in section 2921.51 of the Revised Code. (2) The person, prior to apprehending, detaining, or arresting the principal, has entered into a written contract with the surety or with a licensed surety bail bond agent appointed by the surety, which contract sets forth the name of the principal who is to be apprehended, detained, or arrested. For purposes of division (A)(2) of this section, "surety" has the same meaning as in section 3905.83 of the Revised Code. (3) The person, prior to apprehending, detaining, or arresting the principal, has notified the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the area in which such activities will be performed and has provided any form of identification or other information requested by the law enforcement agency. (B) No person shall represent the person's self to be a bail enforcement agent or bounty hunter, or claim any similar title, in this state. (C)(1) Whoever violates this section is guilty of illegal bail bond agent practices. (2) A violation of division (A) of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree or, if the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to two or more violations of division (A) of this section, a felony of the third degree.