Rule 452 – Collateral

(A) The issuing authority shall release the defendant on recognizance unless the issuing authority has reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant will not appear.(B) If the issuing authority has reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant will not appear,...

Rule 451 – Service

(A) Citations, summonses, and trial notices in summary cases may be served either personally upon the defendant or by mail to the defendant’s last known address.(B) When service of a summons has been made by first class mail and the defendant fails to respond or...

Rule 440 – Arrest Without Warrant

When an arrest without a warrant in a summary case is authorized by law, a police officer who exhibits some sign of authority may institute proceedings by such an arrest.234 Pa. Code § 440Committee Explanatory Reports:Final Report explaining the March 1, 2000...