QUESTION
whats the time limit for first apperance
Asked on Jan 20th, 2016 on Criminal Law - Arkansas
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That depends upon whether one is incarcerated or not. If you are released from custody, a substantial delay may not be be unreasonable. If you are in custody you shal be taken before a judicial officer "without unnecessary delay." The actual time lapse is the subject of a debate and may depend on a number of circumstances.
Your best course of action is to obtain legal counsel who can see that you are placed on the Court's docket quickly.
Answered on Jan 21st, 2016 at 11:14 AM