Pennsylvania Statutes Title 42 Pa.C.S.A. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 5741. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:

“Bail bondsman.” A person who engages in the business of giving bail as a surety for compensation.

“Department.” The Insurance Department of the Commonwealth.

“Insurer.” As defined in section 601-A of the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L. 789, No. 285),  1 known as The Insurance Department Act of 1921.

“Office of the clerk.” The office of the clerk of the court of common pleas of each judicial district in which a person engages in the business of a bail bondsman.

“Surety.” A person who pledges security, whether or not for compensation, in exchange for the release from custody of a person charged with a crime prior to adjudication.