Penn. 37 C.P.L. 510
In all summary cases where there is a likelihood of incarceration and in all court cases where a criminal action is commenced by summons, the Issuing Authority shall mail with the summons a notice substantially consistent with Form L510.
Form L510
IMPORTANT NOTICES
RIGHT TO COUNSEL, BAIL, MANDATORY APPEARANCE, AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT of 1990
You have the absolute right to be represented by a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you free of charge.
In order to have a lawyer by the time of the preliminary hearing, you should immediately:
Warren County Public Defender | Forest County Public Defender |
Warren County Courthouse | Forest County Courthouse |
204 Fourth Avenue | 526 Elm Street |
Warren, PA 16365 | Tionesta, PA 16353 |
If you are currently incarcerated and unable to contact the Public Defender's office, you should immediately request an application from the jail officials to apply for the services of a Public Defender.
Bail will be set at the preliminary hearing.
Notice:
If you fail to appear on the date and at the time and place specified on the summons, the case will proceed in your absence, and a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT of 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Forest/Warren County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact the Court Administrator's Office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
Penn. 37 C.P.L. 510