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How long can someone be held in county jail before going to court
Asked on Sep 29th, 2013 on Criminal Law - North Carolina
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My son was arrested in Aug 2012, made bail but then missed a court date. He turned himself in Mar 2013 and is still sitting in county. He has been on the court docket every month but is never brought in to court.
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You really need to ask his lawyer. I am not familiar with NC law, but he could be held by 1) a bond on the current case, 2) a probation warrant, for being on probation when the new crime happened or 3) a bench warrant from the current judge because he missed a trial. His attorney cannot help you with #1, bond, but can help you with #2 and #3, by filing a motion.
Answered on Sep 29th, 2013 at 11:19 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900