Montana Auditor Suspends Bail Bondsman’s License for Allegedly Trading Service for Sex Acts

David Erickson | Lee Enterprises | August 5, 2026

Montana’s State Auditor James Brown on Tuesday announced that he’s suspending the insurance producer license of a bail bondsman based in Kalispell due to allegations that he exploited customers, including trading his services for sexual favors…

“After a thorough investigation, I acted swiftly to protect the public by halting Callahan’s ability to continue operating as a bail bondsman in Montana, pending the completion of a revocation hearing if one is requested,” Brown said. “When a bail bondsman fails to comply with the requirements of Montana’s laws and regulations, the public loses trust in our justice system. As the leader of a criminal justice agency, I have a responsibility to protect Montanans from bad actors.” …

The license suspension order stated that Callahan used “fraudulent, coercive or dishonest practices, he was incompetent and untrustworthy and he was a source of injury and loss to the public.”

Callahan works for a company called Affordable Bail Bonds and Monitoring.

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