[b]All bail runners must be licensed. N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 58-71-40. Runner must be over 18, no felony convictions, a resident of the state, have necessary training and experience., N.C. Gen. Stat. 58-71-50.

Must take 20 hours of education for a license. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-71-71.

Must take an examination. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-71-70. Bounty hunters only can work for one bonding company (same as Florida). N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-71-65 (1996).

Bondsmen and runners cannot enter the homes of third parties to apprehend a fugitive. State v. Mathis, 509 S.E.2d 155 (N.C. 1998).