Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 531(A).4

As amended through February 1, 2024
Rule 531(A).4 - Petition for Placement of Bail Bondsman on Approved List

A bail bondsman wishing to be placed on the approved list must file a petition for such inclusion, in the manner provided by Pa.R.Crim.P. 575et seq. All documents required under 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 5743.1 shall be appended to the petition at the time of its filing. Copies of said petition and appendices shall be served on the District Attorney, the bail agency, and the County Solicitor. Hearing on said petition shall be scheduled by the Court Administrator on not less than twenty (20) days' notice to the District Attorney, the bail agency, and the County Solicitor, which period may be extended for good cause shown on application by any of the three agencies. Upon a finding of compliance by the applicant with these rules and all applicable laws, the Court shall order the Clerk of Courts to place the name of the applicant on the approved list.

Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 531(A).4

Amended effective 6/21/2021; amended effective 2/1/2024.