Personal Bond: The defendant is released upon signing a bond, which states that he or she will be liable for criminal, and in some cases civil, penalties if he or she fails to appear in court.
After an arrest in Pennsylvania, a criminal defendant is taken before a Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) who sets the bail amount. If the defendant pays the bail amount or uses a bail bond service, he or she will be released from jail while awaiting further developments in the case.
Bond Released: This term means that the court has released the defendant on bond after the conditions of the bond have been met. Essentially, it signifies that the defendant has secured their release by posting the bond. Bond Vacated: When a bond is vacated, it means the bond has been set aside or canceled.