In Re: Order Amending Rules 528 and 533 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure

RULE 528. MONETARY CONDITION OF RELEASE ON BAIL. (A) If the bail authority determines that it is necessary to impose a monetary condition of bail, to determine the amount of the monetary condition, the bail authority shall consider: (1) the release criteria set forth in Rule 523; and (2) the financial ability of the defendant. (B) The amount of the monetary condition shall be reasonable. (C) After determining the amount of the monetary condition, the bail authority may permit the deposit of a sum of money not to exceed 10% of the full amount of the monetary condition if he or she determines…