Oklahoma Bondsman Association

10/03/2026

How a deliberate shift in language is being used to dismantle a century-old institution of accountability. The term “money bail” was never intended to explain Professional Surety Bail. It was intended to discredit it. Professional Surety Bail uses a private-sector guarantor who assumes financial...

09/28/2026

Same Defendant.
Different Accountability.

09/26/2026

Please get involved!

Why professional associations struggle for participation—and who pays the price when everyone waits for someone else to lead. One of the greatest challenges facing professional associations is not always the opposition they face from outside. Sometimes it is the lack of participation from the very...

09/25/2026

In this standalone commentary, Bail in the Midwest host Shane Rolf,...

09/24/2026

📢 OBA FUNDRAISER

The Oklahoma Bondsman Association will be hosting a fundraiser for Bob Sullivan, candidate for Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner, on October 1st from 4:00–6:00 PM at the OBA office.

This is a great opportunity to meet Mr. Sullivan, ask questions, and share your concerns about our profession and the issues affecting Oklahoma bondsmen.

We encourage our members to come out, get involved, and take advantage of the opportunity to have a conversation with a candidate for Insurance Commissioner.

October 1st | 4:00–6:00 PM | OBA Office

We hope to see you there!

Please come out and show your support for the OBA and our profession.

09/23/2026

Another day, another research report comes out showing that some state’s promise of bail reform utopia never materialized.

09/18/2026

A Message from the OBA President

The Oklahoma Bondsman Association sincerely thanks everyone who attended yesterday’s board meeting, shared their concerns, and supported our profession.

We recognize the bondsmen who follow the law and represent our industry with professionalism and respect. Each of us has a responsibility to uphold the highest standards.

The OBA is not a regulatory authority; regulation and enforcement are handled by the appropriate state agencies. We will continue working with the Oklahoma Insurance Department and supporting our members in understanding and complying with the law.

When filing a complaint, please include the specific statute believed to have been violated.

Thank you for your continued support. Our association is stronger when we stand together.

Tracey Halley-Terrell
President
Oklahoma Bondsman Association

09/10/2026

President Trump emphasized his administration’s tough-on-crime approach, vowing to end cashless bail and increase the use of the death penalty.

09/10/2026

In a recent editorial in thecity1, Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker talks about Illinois failed bail reform

09/09/2026

📍OBA GPS MONITORING SEVICES

The Oklahoma Bondsman Association is pleased to announce that we will be adding a GPS Monitoring Services section to the OBA website. This section will provide a resource for identifying OBA members who offer GPS monitoring services.

OBA members who provide GPS monitoring and would like to be included in this listing are encouraged to contact the OBA with their company information.

We appreciate our members’ continued participation and support as we work to provide valuable resources to our membership and the communities we serve.

Tracey Halley-Terrell
President.