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Philadelphia Cnty. C.P. Municipal Court-Criminal Rule 515
Bench Warrant Hearings
If a defendant arrives late to court after a Bench Warrant has been issued and the Commonwealth’s
witnesses have been excused, the judge may hold an immediate bench warrant hearing to
determine whether the defendant’s late ness was willful. If the judge determines that the lateness
was willful, the judge may increase the defendant’s bail if it appears that there is an increased
likelihood that the defendant will fail to appear at the next listing.
Note: Amended by the Municipal Court Board of Judges on November 18, 2005; effective March 15, 2006.
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- 2026-09-30
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- 2026-09-30
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