Pennsylvania § 9164 - Bail.

Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9164 — Bail., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9164. Bail.

Unless the offense with which the prisoner is charged is shown to be an offense punishable by death or life imprisonment under the laws of this Commonwealth, a judge or issuing authority in this Commonwealth may admit the person arrested to bail by bond with sufficient sureties and in such sum as he deems proper, conditioned for his appearance before him at a time specified in such bond and for his surrender to be arrested upon the warrant of the county in which the offense was committed.

Cross References. Section 9164 is referred to in section 9163 of this title.

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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9164 cover?

Section 9164 ("Bail.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Pennsylvania § 9164?

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