--If a defendant in a criminal prosecution fails to appear for any scheduled court proceeding, the defendant's bail may be revoked and notice of revocation shall serve as notice of intent to forfeit the bail of the defendant.
Rule 526 - Conditions of Bail Bond (A) In every case in which a defendant is released on bail, the conditions of the bail bond shall be that the defendant will: (1) appear at all times required until full and final disposition of the case; (2) obey all further orders of the bail authority; (3) give written notice to ...
Filing a Motion for Bail Refund: Once the case is resolved in favor of the accused—whether through acquittal, dismissal, or other means—the accused or their representative must file a formal motion with the court requesting the refund of the bail amount.
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.
Rule 526 - Conditions of Bail Bond (A) In every case in which a defendant is released on bail, the conditions of the bail bond shall be that the defendant will: (1) appear at all times required until full and final disposition of the case; (2) obey all further orders of the bail authority; (3) give written notice to ...