Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 535(D).4

As amended through February 1, 2024
Rule 535(D).4 - Bail Agency Fee; Return of Bail to Surety

Within twenty (20) days after full and final disposition as defined by Pa.R.Crim.P. 534 of a case in which percentage bail has been posted, the issuing authority or the Clerk of Courts shall retain three (3) percent of the first one thousand dollars ($1,000) deposited and two (2) percent of any additional amount deposited, but in no event less than fifty dollars ($50), as administrative costs for the bail agency and shall return the balance to the defendant or an assignee or the third party surety unless the balance is applied to pay a fine and costs of prosecution or to make restitution. The fees to which the bail agency is entitled by law are deemed earned at the time the bail undertaking is executed and the money deposited.

Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 535(D).4

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