234 Pa. Code r. 522 - Detention of Witnesses
(A)
After an accused has been arrested for any offense, upon application of the
attorney for the Commonwealth or defense counsel, and subject to the provisions
of this chapter, a court may set bail for any material witness named in the
application. The application shall be supported by an affidavit setting forth
adequate cause for the court to conclude that the witness will fail to appear
when required if not held in custody or released on bail. Upon receipt of the
application, the court may issue process to bring any named witnesses before it
for the purpose of demanding bail.
(B) If the material witness is unable to
satisfy the conditions of the bail bond after having been given immediate and
reasonable opportunity to do so, the court shall commit the witness to jail,
provided that at any time thereafter and prior to the term of court for which
the witness is being held, the court shall release the witness when the witness
satisfies the conditions of the bail bond.
(C) Upon application, a court may release a
witness from custody with or without bond, or grant other appropriate
relief.
(D) If process has been
issued pursuant to paragraph (A) for a material witness who is under the age of
18 years, the procedures provided in Rule 151 shall apply.
Notes
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