West. Cnty. Pa. 546
The district justice may approve the dismissal of an applicable misdemeanor upon satisfaction or proof of agreement between the parties in accordance with Pa.R.Crim.P. 546. The district justice must collect the costs of prosecution prior to dismissing the case.
West. Cnty. Pa. 546
Comment: A satisfaction or agreement is a resolution of the criminal case between the parties. An agreement to dismiss under this rule must be voluntary, and it serves as a notice to the court that the parties no longer seek adjudication by the court. As such, the court no longer has a duty to the parties, and the court will not be involved in the collection of any restitution, nor will the case be continued while the restitution is being collected. Should the defendant fail to pay restitution as agreed under this rule, the victim's recourse is to refile the charges.