How long after being arrested can you be held in county jail before going before a judge?
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How long after being arrested can you be held in county jail before going before a judge?
Asked on March 31, 2015 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, if you committed an offense that requires that you remain in jail (like a felony offense) then you must be brought before a judge within 48 hours excluding weekends and holidays. This is an arraignment and that is where you would enter a plea and bail would be set. If you have not been given your phone call please ask for it and call a family member and ask them to get you a lawyer. There could be an unlawful detainment issue.
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