Some form of bail must be set in all misdemeanor, felony or homicide cases in Pennsylvania. By far the most common form of bail is ROR, especially here in Centre County, where we have a lot of non-violent offenses like DUI, small amount of marijuana and drug...
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Bail Basics in Pennsylvania
On Behalf of McClenahen Law Firm | Apr 25, 2013 | Bail
Bail is the tool, which the courts use to assure a defendant's appearance at future court dates. In Pennsylvania, criminal charges are filed in the magisterial district courts, and, therefore, it is the task of magisterial district judges to set bail. Bail is set in...
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