Been there. Done that. Got the T-Shirt.
But try it in Cook County (where about 80% of the absconders are) and you'll be told to drop your warrant at the Sheriffs Fugitive Division. You'll also be told that if you try to serve your own warrant you'll be arrested.
Even then, he must be taken to the state line by an Illinois-licensed PI under the supervision of the IL vcourt, which must supervise the entire "ballet.
That works pretty well downstate but there just ain't much money in it very often.
The skip is handed over to the bondsman or his agent just across the state line from IL
We used to take 'em all the way home.
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I have two associates who are Chicago/Cook County-based recovery agents. Freepmail me with some sort of bona fides and I’ll put you in contact with them. No strings attached for a fellow hunter...