As amended through January 1, 2018
Rule 130*(E) - Release Prior To Preliminary ArraignmentWhen an arresting officer deems it appropriate, he may promptly release from custody a defendant who has been arrested without a warrant, rather than taking the defendant before the issuing authority, when the following conditions have been met:
(1) The most serious offense charged is a misdemeanor of the second degree;(2) The defendant is a resident of the Commonwealth;(3) The defendant poses no threat of immediate physical harm to any other person or to himself or herself;(4) The arresting officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant will appear as required; and(5) The defendant does not demand to be taken before an issuing authority.