What happens if you are not arraigned within 72 hours?

If charges are not filed after the 72 hour period following your arrest, you will be released, but the state still reserves the right to file charges later, as long as they file charges within the statute of limitations.

What happens if your not indicted in 90 days?

If the trial does not occur within 90 days, the court must dismiss the charges unless the defendant affirmatively waives the right to a speedy trial or there is good cause for the delay. Again, the state may only circumvent this deadline for good cause shown.

What does it mean if a hearing is continued?

Continuance
In American procedural law, a continuance is the postponement of a hearing, trial, or other scheduled court proceeding at the request of either or both parties in the dispute, or by the judge sua sponte. …

How do I find out when my next court hearing is?

Your lawyer should keep track of your hearing dates. Generally, at your current hearing you will set the day and time for your next hearing. Sometimes, however, a hearing date will be mailed to you. This happens when you file initial papers in a court case (such as a divorce petition) and need to get an initial court hearing date.

What happens after my first court date?

Your first court date will always get reset to a new date. This gives you a chance to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Or if you already have one, it give him a chance to review the evidence against you. Before the next court date, you will meet with our lawyer to discuss facts of your case. This cannot be accomplished on your first court date.

What do I do if I forget my court hearing date?

If you are a litigant in a lawsuit (meaning you are a party to the lawsuit), then you need to attend your court hearings. Most lawsuits have multiple pre-trial hearings which cover a variety of issues. If you have forgotten your hearing date, then you need to either contact the court or your lawyer to get it. Ask your lawyer.

What happens if you miss a hearing in a civil case?

Nevertheless, the judge will not look kindly on your opponent if he or she refused to tell you the hearing date. You can explain to the court why you missed the hearing. If you have a good reason, then the judge will allow you to refile the case or vacate any default judgment against you. Call the court clerk.