Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
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 the bail authority, the clerk of courts, the district attorney, and the court bail agency or other designated court bail officer, of any change of address within 48 hours of the date of the change;(4) neither do, nor cause to be done, nor permit to be done on his or her behalf, any act proscribed by Section 4952 of the Crimes Code (relating to intimidation of witnesses or victims) or by Section 4953 (relating to retaliation against witnesses or victims), 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 4952, 4953; and(5) refrain from criminal activity.(B) If the bail authority determines that it is necessary to impose conditions of release in addition to the conditions required in paragraph (A) to ensure the defendant's appearance and compliance, the bail authority may impose such conditions as provided in Rules 524, 527, and 528.(C) The bail authority shall set forth in the bail bond all conditions of release imposed pursuant to this rule.