JOB DESCRIPTION: A bail bondsman investigates an arrested person to determine bondability based upon character and financial status. If approved for bond, the bondsman furnishes bond for fee upon determining the intention of the accused to appear in court. The bondsman posts and signs appearance bond with court clerk to obtain release of client and pays the court the face amount of the bond in the event of forfeiture. A surety bondsman must be appointed by either an insurance company approved to write bail in the state of Oklahoma or a professional bondsman.
