Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 19, May 11, 2024
(A) Prior to verdict, an existing bail order may be modified by a Municipal Court judge in a Municipal Court case in the same manner as a judge of the court of common pleas may modify a bail order pursuant to Rule 529(c), (d), and (e).(B) In all cases in which a sentence is imposed, the execution of sentence shall be stayed and the bail previously set shall continue, except as provided in this rule. (1) If a notice of appeal or a petition for a writ of certiorari is not filed within 30 days, the judge shall direct the defendant to appear before the judge for the execution of sentence.(2) If a notice of appeal is filed within 30 days, the bail previously set shall continue.(3) If a petition for a writ of certiorari is filed within 30 days, bail shall be determined as provided in Rule 521(B)(1) and (2).(C) The attorney for the Commonwealth may make application to the Court of Common Pleas to increase the amount of bail upon cause shown.The provisions of this Rule 1011 amended May 19, 2006, effective 8/1/2006, 36 Pa.B. 2631; amended January 4, 2022, effective 7/1/2022, 52 Pa.B. 346.