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42 PA Cons Stat § 5701 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 57 - Bonds and Recognizances|Section 5701 - Right to bail

§ 5701. Right to bail. All prisoners shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, unless: (1) for capital offenses or for offenses for which the maximum sentence is life imprisonment; or  (2) no condition or combination of conditions other than imprisonment will reasonably assure the safety of any person and the community when the proof is evident or presumption great.  (Aug. 27, 2009, P.L.376, No.39, eff. imd.)
42 PA Cons Stat § 5702 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 57 - Bonds and Recognizances|Section 5702 - Bail to be governed by general rules

§ 5702. Bail to be governed by general rules. Except as otherwise provided by this title and the laws relating to the regulation of surety companies, all matters relating to the fixing, posting, forfeiting, exoneration and distribution of bail and recognizances shall be governed by general rules.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5741 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 57 - Bonds and Recognizances|Section 5741 - Definitions

§ 5741. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:  "Bail bondsman." A person who engages in the business of giving bail as a surety for compensation.  "Department." The Insurance Department of the Commonwealth.  "Insurer." As defined in section 601-A of the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.789, No.285), known as The Insurance Department Act of 1921.  "Office of the clerk." The office of the clerk of the court of common pleas of each judicial district in which a person engages in the business of a bail bondsman.  "Professional bondsman." (Deleted by amendment).  "Surety." A person who pledges security, whether or not for compensation, in exchange for the release from custody of a person charged with a crime prior to adjudication.  (July 2, 2015, P.L.110, No.16, eff. 120 days)   2015 Amendment. See section 12 of Act 16 of 2015 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to licensure as insurance producer.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5742 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 57 - Bonds and Recognizances|Section 5742 - Licensure required

§ 5742. Licensure required. No person shall engage in, or continue to engage in, the business of a bail bondsman unless the person has been licensed by the department as an insurance producer under Article VI-A of the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.789, No.285), known as The Insurance Department Act of 1921, and possesses a casualty line of authority.  (Oct. 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2015, P.L.110, No.16, eff. 120 days)    2015 Amendment. See section 12 of Act 16 of 2015 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to licensure as insurance producer.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5743.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 57 - Bonds and Recognizances|Section 5743.1 - Authorization to conduct business within each county

§ 5743.1. Authorization to conduct business within each county. A bail bondsman shall only be authorized to conduct business in a county when the bail bondsman provides all of the following documents to the office of the clerk:  (1) A copy of the license issued to the bail bondsman by the department. (2) A statement identifying an office address for service of legal process. (3) A qualifying power of attorney issued by an insurer authorizing the bail bondsman as a producer on behalf of the insurer. The qualifying power of attorney must set forth, in clear and unambiguous terms, the maximum monetary authority of the bail bondsman per bond.  (July 2, 2015, P.L.110, No.16, eff. 120 days)   2015 Amendment. Act 16 added section 5743.1. See section 12 of Act 16 of 2015 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to licensure as insurance producer.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5744 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 57 - Bonds and Recognizances|Section 5744 - Office

§ 5744. Office. No privileges or rights conferred by any license issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be exercised by a bail bondsman, unless such bail bondsman has and shall thereafter maintain an office that is geographically located in this Commonwealth and eligible to receive original process and other legal papers as set forth by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure or other applicable court rule.  (July 2, 2015, P.L.110, No.16, eff. 120 days)   2015 Amendment. See section 12 of Act 16 of 2015 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to licensure as insurance producer.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5746 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 57 - Bonds and Recognizances|Section 5746 - Suspension or revocation of authority to conduct business in a county

§ 5746. Suspension or revocation of authority to conduct business in a county. (a) General rule.--Upon petition of the district attorney or county solicitor to suspend or revoke the authority of a bondsman to conduct business in a county that has been granted under this subchapter, a rule shall issue out of the court of common pleas, returnable not less than ten days after the issuance thereof. It shall be sufficient service of the said rule upon any bail bondsman to send by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address filed by the bail bondsman with the office of the clerk pursuant to this subchapter.  (b) Grounds for suspension or revocation.--Any authority granted under the provisions of this subchapter may be suspended or revoked by any court of common pleas for good cause, or for any one or more of the following causes:  (1) Violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter. (2) Fraudulently obtaining a license from the department or fraudulently obtaining authority to conduct business under the provisions of this subchapter.  (3) Upon conviction for any criminal offense under the laws of this Commonwealth or under the laws of the United States or any other jurisdiction.  (4) Upon being adjudged bankrupt or insolvent. (5) Failing to pay any judgment rendered on any forfeited undertaking in any court of competent jurisdiction.  (6) Any interference or attempted interference with the administration of justice. (July 2, 2015, P.L.110, No.16, eff. 120 days)   2015 Amendment. See section 12 of Act 16 of 2015 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to licensure as insurance producer.  Cross References. Section 5746 is referred to in sections 5747.1, 5750 of this title.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5748.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 57 - Bonds and Recognizances|Section 5748.1 - Private cause of action

§ 5748.1. Private cause of action. (a) Self-policing.--A bail bondsman or insurer who determines that a competitor has engaged in an activity that is in violation of any provision of this chapter may commence a cause of action seeking monetary damages, declaratory judgment or injunctive relief from the court of common pleas of the county in which the violation occurred. The violation must be proven by clear and convincing evidence.  (b) Frivolous actions.--A bail bondsman or insurer who wrongfully commences a baseless action, knowingly without any merit or evidence, shall be subject to actual damages in the amount of the costs of the defense of the suit and punitive damages of an amount equal to those costs that constitute actual damages.  (July 2, 2015, P.L.110, No.16, eff. 120 days)   2015 Amendment. Act 16 added section 5748.1. See section 12 of Act 16 of 2015 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to licensure as insurance producer.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5749 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 57 - Bonds and Recognizances|Section 5749 - Prohibitions and penalties

§ 5749. Prohibitions and penalties. (a) Licensing.--Any person who engages in the business of a bail bondsman without being registered and licensed in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, or who engages in such business while his license is suspended or revoked, commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.  (b) Overcharging.--Any person charging or receiving directly or indirectly any greater compensation for acting as a bail bondsman than is provided by this subchapter commits a summary offense.  (c) Soliciting.--Any person who accepts any fee or compensation for obtaining a bondsman or a recognizance commits a summary offense.  (d) Other violations.--Any person who violates any section of this subchapter for which no specific penalty other than suspension or revocation of license is provided commits a summary offense.  (e) Public officials.--Any law enforcement officer, any employee of a penal institution, or any other system or related personnel, who has, directly or indirectly, any pecuniary interest in or derives any profit from the bonding business or activity of a bail bondsman commits a summary offense.  (f) Public solicitation.--Any bail bondsman who solicits business in any of the courts or on the premises of any tribunal of this Commonwealth, including any tribunal conducted by a magisterial district judge, commits a summary offense.  (Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days; July 2, 2015, P.L.110, No.16, eff. 120 days)    2105 Amendment. See section 12 of Act 16 of 2015 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to licensure as insurance producer.  2004 Amendment. See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5761 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 57 - Bonds and Recognizances|Section 5761 - Bail in drug offenses

§ 5761. Bail in drug offenses. (a) Inquiry as to source.--When fixing and accepting bail for a person charged with a violation of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, the magisterial district judge or judge shall determine the source of the currency, bonds, realty or other property used for the payment of the bail or the procurement of a surety bond, as the case may be, being posted by or on behalf of the defendant. The magisterial district judge or judge may request such information as needed to identify the direct or indirect sources, derivation or ownership of the currency or other property used for the payment of bail or procurement of a bond.  (b) Drug proceeds unacceptable.--If the magisterial district judge or judge determines that the bail or surety bond is being financed from funds derived from violations of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, the security shall not be accepted, and other security shall be required for the defendant to be admitted to bail.  (Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days)   2004 Amendment. See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5801 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 58 - Forfeiture of Assets|Section 5801 - Scope of chapter

§ 5801. Scope of chapter. This chapter relates to asset forfeiture.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5804 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 58 - Forfeiture of Assets|Section 5804 - (Reserved)

§ 5804. (Reserved).
42 PA Cons Stat § 5806 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 58 - Forfeiture of Assets|Section 5806 - Motion for return of property

§ 5806. Motion for return of property. (a) Motion.--The following shall apply:  (1) A person aggrieved by a search and seizure may move for the return of the property seized by filing a motion in the court of common pleas in the judicial district where the property is located.  (2) The filer under paragraph (1) must serve the Commonwealth. (3) Upon proof of service, the court shall schedule a prompt hearing on the motion and shall notify the Commonwealth. A hearing on the motion shall, to the extent practicable and consistent with the interests of justice, be held within 30 days of the filing of the motion.  (4) The assigned judge may require the filing of an answer. (5) If a forfeiture petition was filed by the Commonwealth before the filing of a motion for return of property, the motion shall be assigned to the same judge for disposition, as practicable.  (b) Contents of motion.--A motion under this section shall:  (1) Be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury. (2) Describe the nature and extent of the petitioner's right, title or interest in the property, the time and circumstances of the petitioner's acquisition of the right, title or interest in the property and any additional facts supporting the petitioner's claim. The information shall include:  (i) A description of the property seized. (ii) A statement of the time and place where seized, if known. (iii) The owner, if known. (iv) The person in possession, if known. (3) Identify the relief sought, which may include: (i) Return of the petitioner's property. (ii) Reimbursement for the petitioner's legal interest in the property. (iii) Severance of the petitioner's property from the forfeited property. (iv) Any relief the court deems appropriate and just.   Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 12 of Act 13 of 2017 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to forfeitures.  Cross References. Section 5806 is referred to in section 5805 of this title; section 1518 of Title 4 (Amusements); sections 910, 2717, 2807, 3141, 4116, 4119, 5513, 5707, 6501, 7707 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses); section 927 of Title 30 (Fish); sections 4909, 9405 of Title 75 (Vehicles).
42 PA Cons Stat § 5806.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 58 - Forfeiture of Assets|Section 5806.1 - (Reserved)

§ 5806.1. (Reserved).
42 PA Cons Stat § 5806.2 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 58 - Forfeiture of Assets|Section 5806.2 - (Reserved)

§ 5806.2. (Reserved).
42 PA Cons Stat § 5807 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 58 - Forfeiture of Assets|Section 5807 - Restrictions on use

§ 5807. Restrictions on use. Property, money or other things of value received by a State law enforcement authority under any of the following laws may not be used for contributions to political campaigns, expenses related to judicial trainings or the purchase of alcoholic beverages:  (1) A Federal law which authorizes the sharing or transfer of all or a portion of forfeited property or the proceeds of the sale of forfeited property to a State law enforcement authority.  (2) A State law which authorizes forfeiture.   Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 12 of Act 13 of 2017 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to forfeitures.  Cross References. Section 5807 is referred to in section 1518 of Title 4 (Amusements); sections 910, 2717, 2807, 3141, 4116, 4119, 5513, 5707, 6501, 7707 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses); section 927 of Title 30 (Fish); sections 4909, 9405 of Title 75 (Vehicles).
42 PA Cons Stat § 5807.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 58 - Forfeiture of Assets|Section 5807.1 - Prohibition on adoptive seizures

§ 5807.1. Prohibition on adoptive seizures. State law enforcement authorities shall not refer seized property to a Federal agency seeking the adoption by the Federal agency of the seized property. Nothing under this chapter shall prohibit the Federal Government or any of its agencies from seeking Federal forfeiture of the same property under any Federal forfeiture law.    Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 12 of Act 13 of 2017 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to forfeitures.  Cross References. Section 5807.1 is referred to in section 1518 of Title 4 (Amusements); sections 910, 2717, 2807, 3141, 4116, 4119, 5513, 5707, 6501, 7707 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses); section 927 of Title 30 (Fish); sections 4909, 9405 of Title 75 (Vehicles).
42 PA Cons Stat § 5807.2 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 58 - Forfeiture of Assets|Section 5807.2 - Federal reporting requirements

§ 5807.2. Federal reporting requirements. The audit required under section 5803(j) (relating to asset forfeiture) shall include a copy of each equitable sharing agreement and certification form filed with the United States Department of Justice within the last 12 months.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5808 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 58 - Forfeiture of Assets|Section 5808 - Exceptions

§ 5808. Exceptions. (a) Contraband.--Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to the forfeiture of the following:  (1) Items bearing a counterfeit mark under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4119 (relating to trademark counterfeiting). (2) Liquor, alcohol or malt or brewed beverages illegally manufactured or possessed under section 601 of the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code.  (3) Unlawfully stamped cigarettes under section 307 of the act of December 30, 2003 (P.L.441, No.64), known as the Tobacco Product Manufacturer Directory Act.  (4) Unstamped cigarettes under section 1285 of the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971.  (b) Abandoned and unclaimed property.--This chapter shall not apply to abandoned or unclaimed property under Article XIII.1 of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code.    Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 12 of Act 13 of 2017 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to forfeitures.  Cross References. Section 5808 is referred to in section 1518 of Title 4 (Amusements); sections 910, 2717, 2807, 3141, 4116, 4119, 5513, 5707, 6501, 7707 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses); section 927 of Title 30 (Fish); sections 4909, 9405 of Title 75 (Vehicles).
42 PA Cons Stat § 5901 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 59 - Depositions and Witnesses|Section 5901 - Judicial oath

 § 5901. Judicial oath. (a) General rule.--Every witness, before giving any testimony shall take an oath in the usual or common form, by laying the hand upon an open copy of the Holy Bible, or by lifting up the right hand and pronouncing or assenting to the following words: "I, A. B., do swear by Almighty God, the searcher of all hearts, that I will , and that as I shall answer to God at the last great day." Which oath so taken by persons who conscientiously refuse to take an oath in the common form shall be deemed and taken in law to have the same effect as an oath taken in common form.  (b) Right to affirm.--The affirmation may be administered in any judicial proceeding instead of the oath, and shall have the same effect and consequences, and any witness who desires to affirm shall be permitted to do so.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5902 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 59 - Depositions and Witnesses|Section 5902 - Effect of religious beliefs

§ 5902. Effect of religious beliefs. (a) Religious opinions not to disqualify.--The capacity of any person to testify in any judicial proceeding shall not be affected by his opinions on matters of religion.  (b) Religious belief may not be shown.--No witness shall be questioned, in any judicial proceeding, concerning his religious belief; nor shall any evidence be heard upon the subject, for the purpose of affecting either his competency or credibility.  (c) Definitions.--As used in this section the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:  "Judicial proceedings." Includes all matters of whatever nature, relating to practice in or authorized by any tribunal whether of record or not of record, within this Commonwealth.  "Witness." Includes every person who shall make statements, either oral or written, in any judicial proceeding.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5904 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 59 - Depositions and Witnesses|Section 5904 - Subpoena of witnesses

 § 5904. Subpoena of witnesses. (a) Method of service.--In addition to any other method of service provided by law, a subpoena may be served upon a witness in a criminal proceeding by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by first class mail.  (b) Proof of service.--A completed return receipt shall be prima facie evidence of service of the subpoena.  (c) Duration.--A subpoena shall remain in force until the termination of the criminal proceeding.  (d) Bench warrants.--Upon proof of service of a subpoena, the court may issue a bench warrant for any witness who fails to appear in response to a subpoena. However, such warrant cannot be issued if service has been by first class mail.   (Nov. 26, 1978, P.L.1264, No.301, eff. imd.)   1978 Amendment. Act 301 added section 5904.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5905 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 59 - Depositions and Witnesses|Section 5905 - Subpoenas

§ 5905. Subpoenas. Every court of record shall have power in any civil or criminal matter to issue subpoenas to testify, with or without a clause of duces tecum, into any county of this Commonwealth to witnesses to appear before the court or any appointive judicial officer. Subpoenas shall be in the form prescribed by general rules.   (Oct. 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, eff. 60 days)   1980 Amendment. Act 142 added section 5905.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5911 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 59 - Depositions and Witnesses|Section 5911 - Competency of witnesses generally

§ 5911. Competency of witnesses generally. Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, all persons shall be fully competent witnesses in any criminal proceeding before any tribunal.
42 PA Cons Stat § 5912 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 59 - Depositions and Witnesses|Section 5912 - Effect of prior convictions

§ 5912. Effect of prior convictions. No person shall be deemed incompetent or otherwise disqualified as a witness in any criminal proceeding by reason of the person's having been convicted of perjury or subornation of or solicitation to commit perjury, but such conviction may be shown for the purpose of affecting the person's credibility.   (Apr. 22, 1993, P.L.2, No.2, eff. imd.)   1993 Amendment. Section 2 of Act 2 provided that the amendment of section 5912 shall apply to all criminal cases pending on the effective date of Act 2.