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From the Bench

From the Bench

Written by: John R Bailey
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Providing expert opinions and suggestions on a variety of legal questions and topics from a Judge's perspective with a host of guest speakers who specialize in various areas, such as Crimes against the Elderly, Criminal law, Understanding the Judiciary, etc.

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Episodes
  • Bail - The Basics

    Bail - The Basics
    Feb 4 2026

    In this episode we'll discuss the different types of bail, to include ROR (Release on your own recognizance), Unsecured bail, Nominal bail, and Monetary bail. The discussion will reveal the purpose and the many reasons why we have bail. We also discuss why certain types of cases involve the setting of bail as well.

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    43 mins
  • Overweight Commercial Trucks and Related Issues

    Overweight Commercial Trucks and Related Issues
    Oct 8 2025

    This podcast addresses issues around Commercial trucks involving proper training of the drivers, proper licensing, safety of the trucks, and who is responsible/accountable for overloads when fines are issued. Also included as well, is a definition of the No-J Brake area.

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    41 mins
  • The Role of PA State Constable in the Court System

    The Role of PA State Constable in the Court System
    Jul 8 2025

    This podcast details the many functions of the PA State Constable when it comes to their association with the District Court. PA Constables responsibilities include serving summary warrants from unpaid motor vehicle fines, serving civil processes, and providing prisoner transports. But most importantly their responsibility is to the Judge and staff by providing security on criminal hearing days.

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    34 mins
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