Bounty hunters search for fugitives anywhere from 1-6 months, sometimes longer. The fugitive’s actions affect the search length. If hiding frequently or taking steps to avoid detection, the search takes longer. The search typically continues until the fugitive is found and arrested or the legal case resolves another way.
A well-funded bounty hunting operation with tracking tools and contacts may search extensively for a long time. The charges’ severity and bail amount also determine the search length. Minor offenses and small bails lead to quick abandonment if unable to locate the fugitive. Serious offenses, however, lead bounty hunters to follow every possible lead.
The annual median salary for bounty hunters ranges from $50,000 to $80,000. Their income depends on the number of cases per year and the payout per case. Bounty hunting carries risks of harm, injury and sometimes death. The job requires tactics that often put bounty hunters in danger or cause them to break laws.
How do bounty hunters track you down?
Bounty hunters search for fugitives from 1-6 months, sometimes longer. Fugitives hiding or avoiding detection lengthens search. Search continues until fugitive found.
Well-funded bounty hunters search extensively for fugitives for a long time. Charges’ severity and bail amount determine search length. Minor offenses and small bails lead to a quick search abandonment if unable to find fugitive. Serious offenses lead bounty hunters to follow every possible lead.
Can bounty hunters track cell phones?