Lanc. Cnty. Pa. 536.1

As amended through November 18, 2024
Rule 536.1 - Bail Judgment Account
A. The Solicitor's Office shall create and maintain a separate account known as the "Bail Judgment Account."
B. If a bail bond remains forfeited for a period of six (6) months, the Solicitor's Office shall notify the bondsman or the fidelity/surety company that the full amount of the bail bond must be placed in the Bail Judgment Account within twenty (20) days of the notice.
C. If the bondsman or fidelity/surety company fails to place the appropriate funds into the Bail Judgment Account, any funds in the bondsman's or fidelity/surety company's Reserve Account, up to the amount of the forfeited bail bond, may be transferred to the Bail Judgment Account at the discretion and direction of the Solicitor's Office.
D. Upon expiration of a one year period from the date of the forfeiture of the bail bond, any amount in the Bail Judgment Account, up to the amount of the forfeited bail bond, shall be transferred to the County's General Fund at the discretion and direction of the Solicitor's Office. The Solicitor's Office shall notify the bondsman or the fidelity/surety company of the transfer.

Lanc. Cnty. Pa. 536.1

Adopted 6/28/2011 , effective 8/22/2011.