{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-procedure-5-209","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 5–209","heading":"","body":"(a) In this section, “property bondsman” means a person other than a defendant who executes a bail bond secured by real estate in the State.\n(b) A property bondsman may authorize an agent in writing to execute on behalf of the property bondsman:\n(1) a bail bond; and\n(2) a declaration of trust or deed of trust to secure a bail bond by real estate.\n(c) If all other requirements of law are met, a person authorized by law to take a bail bond shall take a bail bond secured by declaration of trust or deed of trust on real estate properly executed by an authorized agent of a property bondsman.\n(d) (1) A person who acts as a property bondsman for compensation shall provide to the court documentation of ownership, tax status, and liens against the property posted.\n(2) A person described under paragraph (1) of this subsection who willfully provides false documentation is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.","path":["Article - Criminal Procedure"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcp\u0026section=5-209","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:17Z","sha256":"b95f0f50e1dff2e076644bda94cfb633a18b9d7412de611767ae37c08ff05669","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-procedure-5-208","next":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-procedure-5-210"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}