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.)
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 57 - Bonds and Recognizances
Section 5702 - Bail to be governed by general rules
Section 5742 - Licensure required
Section 5743 - Issuance of license (Repealed)
Section 5743.1 - Authorization to conduct business within each county
Section 5745 - Suspension or nonrenewal of license for unpaid bail forfeitures
Section 5746 - Suspension or revocation of authority to conduct business in a county
Section 5747 - Statements by fidelity or surety companies (Repealed)
Section 5747.1 - Forfeited undertaking
Section 5748 - Maximum premiums (Repealed)
Section 5748.1 - Private cause of action
Section 5749 - Prohibitions and penalties