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Are bail bondsmen allowed to enter a home and attack/detain someone they don't have a warrant for?

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Interesting. They can have an arrest warrant, but a search warrant would be different?

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Interesting. They can have an arrest warrant, but a search warrant would be different?

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According to google:

No, a bail bondsman cannot enter your home with a warrant; they need a specific, court-issued warrant or must have your consent. While they can apprehend a defendant who has skipped bail, their authority is limited and they do not have the same power as law enforcement to enter private property without permission or a specific warrant. Unauthorized entry is illegal and a violation of your privacy rights.

Seems like harassment for a moron bail bondsman to use flood lights on a home for which they have no search warrant and no authority to be there.

I remember reading a news article a few months back about one of these incidents because one of the men was a fired local deputy. One thing I remember is that in Louisiana they are supposed to get prior approval from LEA to enter a home and failed to do so. If you are interested in these things, Google is your friend. May also find links to follow-up litigation info.

In multiple incidents, Louisiana bounty hunters have entered the wrong homes, leading to arrests and lawsuits. These cases involve bounty hunters kicking in doors, breaking in while the occupants were home, and in one instance, holding children at gunpoint. The individuals have faced felony burglary charges, and the victims have filed lawsuits against the bounty hunters and the assisting law enforcement agencies.

Incidents in Louisiana

Baton Rouge (August 2025): Bounty hunters, including a former deputy, kicked in doors to search a home for a fugitive who had already moved out. They found a resident hiding in the bathroom before realizing their mistake.

Baton Rouge (February 2024): Three bounty hunters were charged with felony burglary after breaking into a home where they weren't looking for anyone, resulting in shots being fired. One of the hunters allegedly threatened a resident, telling them not to call the police.

Livingston Parish (November 2025): A couple sued after bounty hunters and law enforcement raided the wrong house, despite the homeowner providing detailed instructions about their property. The incident involved a raid on the wrong address, and the city of Walker was identified as the lead agency.