In-Depth Information on our Pennsylvania Bail Bonds
Eastern Bail Bonds has an office and agents in Pennsylvania, as well as other offices in New Jersey and Vermont. We are able to respond quickly, in person, to people needing our help all over the state. We are available for Pennsylvania bail bonds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, big or small.
Pennsylvania is extremely densely populated. Although it’s only the 33rd US state in size it, has the 5th largest population of any state. It is also diverse, with huge modern cities giving way to farmland and German heritage towards the east. Philadelphia alone has a population of almost 1.6 million, with all the opportunities and challenges any large city affords.
We are proud to serve the people and communities of Pennsylvania, whether they be urban or rural. The Pennsylvania bail bonds service we provide is one that most people will never need. However, for those that do need us it is invaluable, and getting it right can make all the difference in the world.
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About Eastern Bail Bonds Pennsylvania
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About Pennsylvania
- Population: ~12.8 million
- Major cities:Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, Scranton
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Adams County Jail
45 Major Bell Lane
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Allegheny County Jail
950 Second Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Armstrong County Jail
171 Staley's Court Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
Beaver County Jail
6000 Woodlawn Boulevard
Aliquippa, PA 15001
Bedford County Jail
425 Imlertown Road
Bedford, PA 15522
Berks County Jail
1287 County Welfare Road
Leesport, PA 19533
Bradford County Jail
Road #3 Box 321
Troy, PA 16947
Blair County Jail
419 Market Square Alley
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Bucks County Jail
1730 South Easton Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Butler County Jail
202 South Washington Street
Butler, PA 16003
Cambria County Jail
425 Manor Drive
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Cameron County Jail
20 East 5th Street
Emporium, PA 15834
Carbon County Jail
331 Broad Street
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
Centre County Jail
700 Rishel Hill Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Chester County Jail
501 Wawaset Road
West Chester, PA 19382
Clarion County Jail
217 Amsler Avenue
Shippenville, PA 16254
Clearfield County Jail
115 21st Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Clinton County Jail
58 Pine Mountain Road
McElhattan, PA 17748
Columbia County Jail
721 Iron Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Crawford County Jail
2100 Independence Drive
Saegertown, PA 16433
Cumberland County Jail
1101 Claremont Road
Carlisle, PA 17015
Dauphin County Jail
501 Mall Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Delaware County Jail
500 Cheyney Road
Thornton, PA 19373
Elk County Jail
448 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Erie County Jail
1618 Ash Street
Erie, PA 16503
Fayette County Jail
61 East Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Forest County Jail
526 Elm Street
Tionesta, PA 16353
Franklin County Jail
1804 Opportunity Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Fulton County Jail
207 North 2nd Street
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Greene County Jail
855 Rolling Meadows Road
Waynesburg, PA 15370
Huntingdon County Jail
300 Church Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Indiana County Jail
665 Hood School Road
Indiana, PA 15701
Jefferson County Jail
578 Service Center Road
Brookville, PA 15825
Juniata County Jail
3rd and Bridge Street
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Lackawanna County Jail
1371 North Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
Lancaster County Jail
625 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Lawrence County Jail
111 Milton Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Lebanon County Jail
730 East Walnut Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
Lehigh County Prison
38 North Fourth Street
Allentown, PA 18102
Luzerne County Jail
99 Water Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Lycoming County Jail
277 West 3rd Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
McKean County Jail
17013 Route 6
Smethport, PA 16749
Mercer County Jail
55 Thompson Road
Mercer, PA 16137
Mifflin County Jail
103 West Market Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Monroe County Jail
4250 Manor Drive
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Montgomery County Jail
60 Eagleville Road
Eagleville, PA 19403
Montour County Jail
117 Church Street
Danville, PA 17821
Northampton County Jail
666 Walnut Street
Easton, PA 18042
Northumberland County Jail
39 North 2nd Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
Perry County Jail
300 South Carlisle Street
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Pike 175 Pike County Boulevard
Lords Valley, PA 18428
Potter County Jail
102 East Second Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
Philadelphia County Jail
7901 State Road
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Schuykill County Jail
230 Sanderson Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Snyder County Jail
600 Old Colony Road
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Somerset County Jail
127 East Fairview Street
Somerset, PA 15501
Sullivan County Jail
245 Muncy Street
Laporte, PA 18626
Susquehanna County Jail
7 Ellsworth Drive
Montrose, PA 18801
Tioga County Jail
1768 Shumway Hill Rd
Wellsboro, PA 16901
Union County Jail
103 South Second Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Venango County Jail
1186 Elk Street
Franklin, PA 16323
Warren County Jail
407 Market Street
Warren, PA 16365
Washington County Jail
100 West Cherry Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
Wayne County Jail
44 Mid Wayne Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
Westmoreland County Jail
3000 South Grande Boulevard
Greensburg, PA 15601
Wyoming County Jail
10 Stark Street
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
York
3400 Concord Road
York, PA 17402
Applicable Statutes.
A. PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA STATUTES AND CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED TITLE 42. JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE PART VI. ACTIONS, PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER MATTERS GENERALLY CHAPTER 57. BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES SUBCHAPTER B. PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN.
B. PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA STATUTES AND CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 4000. BAIL PART III. GENERAL PROCEDURES IN ALL BAIL CASES Rule 4016.
*** Licensing and forfeiture requirements in PA may vary slightly from county to county in specific details such as time allotted between forfeiture declaration and actual forfeiture.***
2. Licensing Requirements for Agents.
A. PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA STATUTES AND CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED TITLE 42. JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE PART VI. ACTIONS, PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER MATTERS GENERALLY CHAPTER 57. BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES SUBCHAPTER B. PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN § 5741. Definitions
- “Professional bondsman.” Any person, other than a fidelity or surety company or any of its officers, agents, attorneys, or employees, authorized to execute bail bonds or to solicit business on its behalf, who:
(1) engages in the business of giving bail, giving or soliciting undertakings, or giving or soliciting indemnity or counter-indemnity to sureties on undertakings; or
(2) within a period of 30 days has become a surety, or has indemnified a surety, for the release on bail of a person, with or without a fee or compensation, or promise thereof, in three or more matters not arising out of the same transaction.
B. § 5742. Registration and licensure required
- General rule.–No professional bondsman shall become surety on any undertaking, and no person shall engage in or continue to engage in business as a professional bondsman, unless he has been registered and is currently licensed as a professional bondsman by the Insurance Department as provided in this subchapter and has filed a copy of his license in the office of the clerk in the manner prescribed by general rules.
- Form of application.–Every application for registration and licensure as a professional bondsman shall be made in writing upon such form as may be prescribed by regulations promulgated by the Insurance Department.
C. § 5743. Issuance of license
- (a) General rule.–The Insurance Department, upon receipt of:
(1) an application for registration and licensure as a professional bondsman; and
(2) an annual license fee of $50; shall, if it approves the application, register the applicant as a professional bondsman and issue him a license.
- (b) Duration.–Each license shall be valid for one year following the date of issue.
- (c) Nontransferable.–No license issued under this subchapter shall be assigned or transferred.
D. § 5744. Office
- No license shall be issued to, and no privileges or rights conferred by any license issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be exercised by, any professional bondsman, unless such professional bondsman has and shall thereafter maintain an office in the county in which he conducts or intends to conduct his business.
3. Notice of Forfeiture.
A. PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA STATUTES AND CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 4000. BAIL PART III. GENERAL PROCEDURES IN ALL BAIL CASES-Rule 4016. Procedures Upon Violation of Conditions: Revocation of Release and Forfeiture; Bail Pieces; Exoneration of Surety
- (2) Forfeiture
(a) When a monetary condition of release has been imposed and the defendant has violated a condition of the bail bond, the bail authority may order the cash or other security forfeited and shall state in writing or on the record the reasons for so doing.
(b) Written notice of the forfeiture shall be given to the defendant and any surety, either personally or by both first class and certified mail at the defendant’s and the surety’s last known addresses.
4. Allotted Time between Forfeiture Declaration and Payment Due Date.
A. PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA STATUTES AND CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 4000. BAIL PART III. GENERAL PROCEDURES IN ALL BAIL CASES-Rule 4016. Procedures Upon Violation of Conditions: Revocation of Release and Forfeiture; Bail Pieces; Exoneration of Surety
- 2) Forfeiture
(c) The forfeiture shall not be executed until 20 days after notice of the forfeiture order.
5. Forfeiture Defenses.
A. PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA STATUTES AND CONSOLIDATED STATUTESANNOTATED PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 4000. BAIL PART III. GENERAL PROCEDURES IN ALL BAIL CASES-Rule 4016. Procedures Upon Violation of Conditions: Revocation of Release and Forfeiture; Bail Pieces; Exoneration of Surety
- (C) Exoneration.
(1) A bail authority, in his or her discretion, may exonerate a surety who deposits cash in the amount of any forfeiture ordered or who surrenders the defendant in a timely manner.
(2) When the conditions of the bail bond have been satisfied, or the forfeiture has been set aside or remitted, the bail authority shall exonerate the obligors and release any bail.
6. Remission.
A. PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA STATUTES AND CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 4000. BAIL PART III. GENERAL PROCEDURES IN ALL BAIL CASES-Rule 4016. Procedures Upon Violation of Conditions: Revocation of Release and Forfeiture; Bail Pieces; Exoneration of Surety
- 2) Forfeiture
(d) The bail authority may direct that a forfeiture be set aside or remitted if justice does not require the full enforcement of the forfeiture order.
7. Bail Agent’s Arrest Authority.
*** The Pennsylvania statutes do not explicitly grant arrest authority, though such may be implied from the following statute. ***
A. PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA STATUTES AND CONSOLIDATED STATUTESANNOTATED PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 4000. BAIL PART III. GENERAL PROCEDURES IN ALL BAIL CASES- Rule 4016. Procedures Upon Violation of Conditions: Revocation of Release and Forfeiture; Bail Pieces; Exoneration of Surety
- (C) Exoneration.
(1) A bail authority, in his or her discretion, may exonerate a surety who deposits cash in the amount of any forfeiture ordered or who surrenders the defendant in a timely manner.
8. Other Noteworthy Provisions.
A. PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA STATUTES AND CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED PURDON’S PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ANNOTATED TITLE 42. JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE PART VI. ACTIONS, PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER MATTERS GENERALLY CHAPTER 57. BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES SUBCHAPTER B. PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN § 5746. Suspension or revocation of license
- (a) General rule.–Upon petition of the district attorney or by any interested person to suspend or revoke the license issued to any licensee 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 licensee to leave a copy thereof at the address filed by the licensee with the clerk pursuant to this subchapter.
- (b) Grounds for suspension or revocation.–Any license issued under the provisions of this subchapter may be suspended, by any court of common pleas for a period less than the unexpired portion of the period for which such license shall have been issued, or may be revoked 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 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 a 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.
B. § 5748. Maximum premiums
- General rule.–No professional bondsman shall charge a premium or compensation for acting as surety on any undertaking in excess of 10% for the first $100, and 5% for each additional $100 of such undertaking.
- Civil penalty.–In any action brought to recover an overcharge by a professional bondsman, where such overcharge is proved, the professional bondsman shall be liable to pay treble damages therefor and reasonable counsel fees.
C. § 5749. Prohibitions and penalties
- Licensing.–Any person who engages in business as a professional 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.
- Overcharging.–Any person charging or receiving directly or indirectly any greater compensation for acting as a professional bondsman than is provided by this subchapter commits a summary offense.
- Soliciting.–Any person who accepts any fee or compensation for obtaining a bondsman or a recognizance commits a summary offense.
- 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.
- 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 professional bondsman commits a summary offense.
- (f) Public solicitation.–Any professional 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 district justice, commits a summary offense.
9. Noteworthy State Appellate Decisions.
A. Com. v. Horce
726 A.2d 1067
Pa.Super.
Mar 03, 1999
- After defendant who was released on reinstated bail failed to appear for trial, capias was issued and bail was ordered forfeited. Commonwealth petitioned to execute on surety bond. The Court of Common Pleas, Dauphin County, Criminal Division, No. 2042 of 1997, Hoover, J., entered judgment against bail bondsman. Bondsman appealed. The Superior Court, No. 904 Harrisburg 1998, Olszewski, J., held that bondsman remained liable on surety bond after first forfeiture was set aside and bail was reinstated. Affirmed.
B. Com. v. Mrozek
703 A.2d 1052
Pa.Super.
Dec 16, 1997
- Bondsman petitioned to vacate forfeiture and return bail bond. The Court of Common Pleas, County of Fayette, Criminal Division, No. 151 of 1991, Wagner, J., denied motion and bondsman appealed. The Superior Court, No. 301 Pittsburgh 1997, Tamilia, J., held that record supported finding that investigation did not result in or have substantial impact on defendant’s apprehension and return. Affirmed.
C. Com. v. Atkins
434 Pa.Super. 559, 644 A.2d 751
Pa.Super.
Jun 23, 1994
- Motion was filed for total remission of bail forfeiture. The Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Division, Blair County, Nos. 723, 755 CR 1992, Callan, J., denied motion. Appeal was taken. The Superior Court, No. 1281 Pittsburgh 1993, held that defendant’s failure to appear while being held by authorities in another state was not willful and did not justify forfeiture of bail. Reversed and remanded.
10. Bounty Hunter Provisions.
- At this time, there appear to be no specific regulations for “Bounty Hunters” in the Pennsylvania statutes.
Helpful information
Pennsylvania State Police
Victim Services
ACLU of PA
Eastern Bail Bonds Pennsylvania Counties
We have bail agents available for immediate response in the following Pennsylvania counties:
http://www.usa.com/rank/us–crime-index–state-rank.htm
https://247wallst.com/special-report/2017/07/12/americas-most-violent-and-peaceful-states-3/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_area
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_population