The bond stays active and in force until the case is fully resolved — The bond will typically exonerate upon dismissal of the case, a plea, or sentencing — as long as the defendant shows up for every court date. You don't have to renew it or pay additional premiums along the way. Once the court releases or exonerates the bond at the end of the case, our obligation ends.

Yes. Most bonds can be started over the phone. We're can gather much of the information needed on the phone, however, the cosigner may have to come in to the office for written signatures to finalize the bond process — we'll take the information, process the payment, and handle the paperwork. In some cases a signature may still be needed in person or electronically, and we'll tell you up front if that's the case. Call (405) 973-6150 to start.

Eric Knudsen is the owner of Break Free Bail Bonds, established in 2015. Before bonding, he previosly worked as a licensed counselor and social worker, which shapes how he treats people going through a stressful situation. Eric is a member of the Oklahoma Bondsman Association and the Professional Bail Agents of the United States (PBUS).

Collateral is something of value — like a vehicle or property — pledged to back the bond in case the defendant doesn't show up for court. It's not required on every bond; whether it's needed depends on the bond amount and the circumstances. If collateral is required, it's immediately returned once the case is resolved and the bond is exonerated by the court.

We accept major credit and debit cards, electronic payments, and cash. We offer payment plans and 5% down on qualified bonds. No surprises — we go over the total before anything is signed. Call (405) 973-6150.

Yes — we're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Arrests don't follow business hours, and neither do we. Call (405) 973-6150 any time.

A municipal bond is for charges filed in a city court — things like city traffic offenses or municipal violations — while a county bond is for state charges filed in county district court. They go through different courts and different jails, but we write both. Just tell us where the person is being held and we'll handle the right type.

Yes. We're based in Oklahoma City and serve the whole metro area including all counties and municipal jails including Norman, Edmond, Midwest City, Del City, Yukon, and Mustang, etc. Wherever in the metro the arrest happened, call (405) 973-6150 and we'll take care of it.

Missing court can lead to a bench warrant for the defendant's arrest, and the bond may be forfeited — meaning the court can demand the full bond amount. If you know you're going to miss a date, or if you missed one by accident, call us right away. The sooner we know, the more options we usually have to get it sorted out and clear your warrant without having to go back to jail.

A walk-through is when someone with an outstanding warrant turns themselves in at the jail with a bondsman already arranged, gets booked, and bonds out — usually in an hour or less — instead of being arrested unexpectedly. We handle the paperwork ahead of time so the process is as quick and controlled as possible. If you know there's a warrant, call us before anything happens so we can plan it.

To get started, we need the defendant's full legal name and date of birth, which jail they're in, and the charges if you know them. If you don't know the charges or the exact jail, give us what you have — we can usually look up the rest. The more accurate the information, the faster the process goes.

Once the bond is posted, release time depends on the jail — booking, paperwork, and how busy the facility is all factor in. In most Oklahoma City metro jails, people are typically released within a few hours of the bond being posted, though it can take longer on busy nights. We'll give you a realistic estimate for the specific jail once the bond is in process.

Yes. If you can't pay the full premium up front, we can work out a payment plan that fits your budget. Most plans require a down payment and signed agreement, with the balance paid over time. Most standard payment plans are 5% bail bonds, where the person puts half of the bail bond premium for a down payment and the other half is paid out in a payment plan. Call (405) 973-6150 and we'll walk through what options are available for your situation.

The standard premium in Oklahoma is 10% of the bond amount — for example, $1,000 on a $10,000 bond. State law requires the premium to be printed on the bond, and a licensed bondsman can't discount or rebate it. Payment plans are available too, including 5% down on qualified bonds, with the rest of the premium paid over time. This fee is non-refundable — it is the cost of the bonding service, not a deposit, so it does not come back to after the case is over. The premium amount is the same at every licensed bail bond company in Oklahoma, so when you compare companies, compare service and terms, not the fee.

You must make sure the defendant makes all their court appearances, help us locate them if needed, and take on other responsibilities, depending on the nature of the case.

If you’re a co-signer, you’ll need to be 18 or over, and provide:

• A driver’s license or photo ID
• Your social security number
• Proof of employment and a copy of your latest check stub
• A completed co-signer application
• A signed indemnity agreement

Yes. We need the name of the person you’re inquiring about, their date of birth, and the county where they were arrested. That information allows us to look them up in the county jail system and get specific answers.