At the time of arrest the Issuing Authority (District Justice) or Common Pleas Judge may decide to include a condition of Pretrial Supervision with one of the following types of bail:

Release on Recongnizance (ROR) A release that requires a written agreement to appear in Court as required and to comply with all bail conditions imposed. No money or security is required for deposit.

Unsecured Bail A release requiring a written agreement to be liable for the sum of money set as bail if a failure to appear for Court or non-compliance of bail conditions occurs. No money or security is required for deposit.

Nominal Bail A release whereby, the cost of security can be One Dollar ($1) when the bail bond is signed, with the agreement that the designated person, organization, or bail agency must act as surety for the defendant.

10% Bail A release requiring the posting of money or security, and an agreement to comply with all conditions of bail. The amount needed for posting is 10% of the total amount set. 70% of the 10% deposit is returned to the designated person who acted as surety for the defendant. LVPTS supervises all 10% bails that are posted. You must report within 24 hours of release to LVPTS for an interview and supervision.

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