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If someone you know has been arrested on an assault charge, understanding the court's bail decision is an important first step. Center City Bail Bonds helps families navigate available bail arrangements, paperwork, and release requirements throughout our five-county Pennsylvania service area.
Our Philadelphia team is available 24 hours a day to discuss your situation.
Assault Charges in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania defines assault offenses in Chapter 27 of the Crimes Code. The two most common are simple assault under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701 and aggravated assault under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702.
In general terms, simple assault covers allegations of attempting to cause or causing bodily injury, or putting someone in fear of imminent serious bodily injury by physical menace. Aggravated assault covers more serious allegations, such as attempting to cause or causing serious bodily injury under circumstances described in the statute.
How a charge is graded, and what penalties are possible, depends on the specific subsection charged and the circumstances alleged. An arrest is an accusation, not a finding of guilt. For questions about the charge itself, speak with a criminal defense attorney.
Types of Assault Charges
These summaries explain how the statutes are organized. They are not legal advice, and the exact charge in any case comes from the charging documents.
Simple Assault
18 Pa.C.S. § 2701
Covers allegations such as attempting to cause or causing bodily injury, negligently causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon, or attempting by physical menace to put someone in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. The statute sets different grades for different circumstances, so the grade is not the same in every case.
Charge Classification
Generally a misdemeanor of the second degree under § 2701(b). The statute grades a fight entered by mutual consent as a third-degree misdemeanor, and an offense by an adult against a child under 12 as a first-degree misdemeanor.
18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 27 (Pennsylvania General Assembly)(opens in a new tab)
Aggravated Assault
18 Pa.C.S. § 2702
Addresses more serious allegations. The statute contains several subsections, and each describes different circumstances and carries its own offense grade. Many aggravated assault subsections are graded as felonies.
Charge Classification
A felony of the first or second degree. Under § 2702(b), subsections (a)(1), (a)(2) and (a)(9) are first-degree felonies, and the other subsections are second-degree felonies.
18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 27 (Pennsylvania General Assembly)(opens in a new tab)
Assault Involving a Deadly Weapon
18 Pa.C.S. §§ 2701, 2702
The alleged use of a deadly weapon appears in more than one subsection of both statutes. Whether a weapon allegation leads to a simple or aggravated assault charge, and at what grade, depends on what is alleged about intent, injury, and circumstances.
Charge Classification
Depends on the conduct alleged. Causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon intentionally or knowingly falls under § 2702(a)(4), a second-degree felony. Causing it negligently falls under simple assault, § 2701(a)(2).
18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 27 (Pennsylvania General Assembly)(opens in a new tab)
Assault Involving Protected Persons
18 Pa.C.S. § 2702(a)(2), (a)(3), (c)
Aggravated assault includes provisions for allegations against certain persons listed in the statute, such as police officers, firefighters, emergency workers, and others performing their duties. Whether a provision applies depends on the person's role and the facts alleged.
Charge Classification
Depends on the injury alleged. Serious bodily injury to a listed person on duty falls under § 2702(a)(2), a first-degree felony. Bodily injury falls under § 2702(a)(3), a second-degree felony.
18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 27 (Pennsylvania General Assembly)(opens in a new tab)
Related Charges
18 Pa.C.S. §§ 2705, 2706
Recklessly endangering another person (§ 2705) and terroristic threats (§ 2706) are separate offenses in the same chapter. They are often charged alongside assault, but they are not assault charges and have their own elements and grading.
Charge Classification
Separate offenses with their own grading. They are not assault and are not interchangeable with each other.
18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 27 (Pennsylvania General Assembly)(opens in a new tab)
Types of Bail in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 524 lists the types of release a bail authority may order. The judicial authority decides which type and which conditions apply in each case.
Release on Recognizance
The person is released on a written promise to appear in court and follow the conditions of the bail bond, with no money required.
Release on Nonmonetary Conditions
Release on recognizance plus conditions set by the court, such as reporting requirements or travel limits. Rule 527 describes these conditions.
Unsecured Bail
The person agrees to be liable for a set amount if they fail to appear or follow conditions, but no money is deposited at release.
Nominal Bail
Release after depositing a nominal amount, such as one dollar, with a designated person or organization acting as surety.
Monetary Bail
Release after depositing the full amount or another form of security the court accepts. A professional bail bond is one way some families satisfy a monetary condition when the court permits it.
Official sources:Pa.R.Crim.P. 524 (Types of Release on Bail)(opens in a new tab)
How Much Does Assault Bail Cost?
Pennsylvania does not set one standard bail amount for every assault charge. Under Rule 523, the bail authority considers factors relevant to release, including the nature of the charges, the person's background and ties to the community, and whether they are likely to appear in court.
When monetary bail is set, Rule 528 requires the amount to be reasonable and the bail authority to consider the person's financial ability. Because every case is decided on its own facts, we do not publish typical assault bail amounts.
Pennsylvania Bail Calculator
Enter a court-ordered amount to see the full monetary bail and an illustrative 10% court deposit. A percentage deposit applies only when the court permits it. This is math, not a bail bond fee quote.
Pennsylvania Bail Calculator
Full Monetary Bail
$10,000.00
Example 10% Court Deposit
$1,000.00
Illustration Only. Requires Court Authorization.
This calculator provides an example only. The court determines bail and whether a percentage deposit is allowed. It does not estimate bail bond company fees, guarantee release, or represent a payment quote. Contact Center City Bail Bonds to discuss your situation.
Get Bail HelpThe Court-Ordered Amount
The figure the court sets as the monetary condition of release. This is the starting point for every payment question.
A Percentage Deposit
In some cases the court may allow a deposit of a percentage of the bail amount. This is only available when the court authorizes it, and not everyone qualifies.
A Professional Bail Bond
A surety arrangement through a bail bond company. Its terms are separate from any court deposit and are set out in a written agreement.
Fees and Obligations
Any business fees, collateral, or other financial obligations are explained in writing before you sign. Ask questions until every term is clear.
Official sources:Pa.R.Crim.P. 523 (Release Criteria)(opens in a new tab)Pa.R.Crim.P. 528 (Monetary Condition of Release)(opens in a new tab)
Assault Bail Bond Payment Options
Once bail is set, families usually have the same handful of financial questions. Here is what to ask about before signing anything.
Payment Arrangements
Contact Center City Bail Bonds to discuss the payment terms currently available and whether you are eligible for them.
Collateral
Whether security is required depends on the bond arrangement and its written terms. Ask what is required and when it is returned.
Cosigners
A person considering a surety or cosigner role should understand that they may take on financial and contractual responsibility if the defendant does not meet the bond's conditions.
Written Bond Terms
Review every fee, obligation, and condition in the agreement before signing. Keep a copy for your records.
Can You Get Bail for an Assault Charge?
The court decides whether release is authorized and on what terms. Not every person charged with assault is released on bail, and conditions differ from case to case.
Whether Release Is Authorized
The bail authority reviews the charges and the person's circumstances under the Pennsylvania rules before deciding on release.
Financial and Nonfinancial Conditions
Release may require money, nonmonetary conditions, or both. The order spells out what must be met.
Court Appearances
Every release requires the person to attend all scheduled court dates.
No-Contact or Protective Restrictions
When ordered, the person must follow any no-contact or protective restrictions, including in cases with a protection order.
Other Holds or Detainers
A separate hold, such as a probation or parole detainer or a warrant from another jurisdiction, can keep someone in custody even after bail is posted on the assault charge.
Violating Conditions
Breaking a release condition can lead to bail being revoked or changed, and the person may be returned to custody.
Official sources:Pa.R.Crim.P. 523(opens in a new tab)Pa.R.Crim.P. 524(opens in a new tab)Pa.R.Crim.P. 527(opens in a new tab)
What Happens After an Assault Arrest?
This is the court and custody side of a typical case. Not every arrest follows the same path, and procedures vary by court, county, and case.
Step 1: Arrest and Processing
The person is taken into custody and processed, which usually includes identification and recording of the charges.
Step 2: Preliminary Arraignment
When applicable, an issuing authority informs the person of the charges and decides on bail and release conditions.
Step 3: Court Release Conditions
The court order states the type of bail, any amount, and conditions such as no-contact orders. The court can also deny release where the law allows.
Step 4: Satisfying Bail Requirements
Any authorized bail requirement must be met in a form the court accepts before the facility can process release.
Step 5: Custody Processing and Possible Release
The correctional facility completes its own procedures and checks for other holds before releasing an eligible person. Timing varies.
Posting bail on the assault charge does not resolve unrelated holds or detainers.
How Assault Bail Bonds Work
This is what you and Center City do together once someone is in custody. It runs alongside the court process above.
For the general process in any case, see How Bail Bonds Work in Pennsylvania.
Need help understanding the bail process?
Get Bail HelpStep 1: Tell Us What Happened
Share the person's name, date of birth, and where they are held. Any case or docket number helps us find the bail details faster.
Step 2: Confirm the Bail Order
We help you confirm the type of bail, the amount if any, and conditions such as no-contact restrictions that often appear in assault cases.
Step 3: Review Available Options
If a monetary condition applies, we explain whether a bail bond is available and what it involves, alongside any court-authorized deposit.
Step 4: Complete the Bond Arrangement
If you choose to proceed, you review the written terms and complete the paperwork, and the bond is posted with the proper authority.
Step 5: Understand Your Responsibilities
After release, the person must follow every condition and attend all court dates. Anyone who signed for the bond should know what happens if those obligations are not met.
Assault Bail Bonds FAQs
Answers to common questions about assault bail bonds in Pennsylvania.
Often, yes, but not always. The bail authority decides whether release is authorized and what conditions apply, based on the charges and the person's circumstances under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Simple assault (18 Pa.C.S. § 2701) generally involves allegations of bodily injury or fear of serious bodily injury. Aggravated assault (18 Pa.C.S. § 2702) involves more serious allegations, such as serious bodily injury or certain protected persons. Each statute has subsections with different grades.
There is no set amount. The court decides based on the factors in Rule 523, and if it sets monetary bail, Rule 528 requires the amount to be reasonable and to account for the person's financial ability.
A bail authority, such as a magisterial district judge, arraignment court magistrate, or judge, sets the type of bail and its conditions.
It can. The nature of the charges is one of the factors the court considers, so a more serious allegation may lead to different or stricter conditions. The outcome depends on the full case.
A separate hold, such as a probation detainer or another county's warrant, can keep the person in custody even after bail on the assault charge is posted. Tell us about any other cases so we can explain what to expect.
Contact our team to discuss the payment terms currently available and the eligibility requirements. Every term is explained in writing before you sign.
The person's full name, date of birth, where they are held, and any booking, case, or docket number you have. Details about the bail amount and conditions help too.
It varies with court schedules, facility workload, paperwork, and any other holds. We cannot guarantee a release time.
Yes. Our service area includes Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks and Chester Counties. Detailed local guides on this site cover Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery and Chester Counties; contact our Philadelphia office to confirm assistance for the specific court or facility.
Counties We Serve
Center City Bail Bonds assists families with assault-related bail matters from its Philadelphia office. Detailed county guides cover Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery and Chester Counties.
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