Bounty hunting in the United States

Bounty hunting in the United States involves private individuals, known as bounty hunters, who capture fugitives that have skipped bail. When someone is arrested and released on bail, they agree to appear in court. If they don't, the bail bondsman, who facilitated their release, hires a bounty hunter to locate and retrieve the fugitive. Bounty hunters are typically paid a percentage of the bail amount and can operate without a warrant, using specific legal rights. Their role helps ensure court appearances and mitigates financial losses for bail bondsmen when fugitives fail to return.