QUESTION
How long do the state has to arraign me after I post bail?
Asked on Sep 21st, 2012 on Criminal Law - California
11 ANSWERS
Leonard A. Kaanta
In Michigan 14 days.
Answered on Oct 02nd, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Call the court and find out what your next court date is. If they do not know then call back every few days.
Answered on Sep 27th, 2012 at 11:43 PM
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3 years if it is a felony and 1 year if it is a misdemeanor.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 10:35 PM
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You were given a court hearing date when you were released upon posting bail. That is your arraignment date. If you don't think so, go back and look at your paperwork, and call your bail bondsman to confirm the date. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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If you posted bail after your arrest, then you won't be arraigned until the DA files charges. In some cases, the DA does not file charges right away. In fact, sometimes they don't ever file charges. As long as they file charges within the statue of limitations, there is no issue. The statute of limitations varies and depends upon the charge they file. You will be notified by mail when they file. In the meantime, do NOT call the DA's office to find out when they are going to file. You have no obligation to follow up on this and it is foolish to call them and remind them that they need to prosecute you.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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It is usually within a reasonable time, 6 weeks perhaps.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 4:30 PM
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Your preliminary arraignment is the reading of your charges and setting of your bail.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 4:29 PM
Michael Paul Vollandt
If you are saying the complaint has not yet been filed yet but you have bailed out it depends on the time. Generally misdemeanors are one year from the date of offense and felonies generally are three years fro the date of the offense.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 4:29 PM
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Usually 30 to 60 days. You should have received an appearance citation from the jail upon your release telling you when to appear in court.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 4:28 PM
Depends on the offense charged. Most felonies can be charged up to three years after the date of the crime. Some felonies do not have time limits (murder for example).
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 4:28 PM