Fay. Cnty. Pa. 535

As amended through September 26, 2023
Rule 535 - Return of Cash Deposits

Upon full and final disposition of the case, the issuing authority or the Clerk of Courts shall retain thirty percent (30%) of the amount deposited, but in no event less than Ten ($10.00) Dollars, as administrative costs, which includes the Clerk's poundage fee for the percentage cash bail program. The balance shall be returned to the depositor, unless the depositor at the time the balance is to be returned otherwise agrees in writing. The thirty per cent (30%) to be retained shall be considered as earned at the time the bail undertaking is executed and the defendant or the third party surety deposits the cash. Any money not claimed within one hundred eighty (180) days from the time of full and final disposition of the case shall be deemed as fees and shall be forfeited to the use of the county of Fayette.

Fay. Cnty. Pa. 535

Adopted November 1, 2005, effective 12/19/2005.