Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

You have to be seen by a judge within 72 court hours from the time of arrest. If not, you should be released from custody.

three days [72 hours] , not counting weekends or court holidays. If serious about hiring defense counsel, feel free to contact me.

I don't know where everyone is getting the 72 hours from.

Arraignments must occur within 48 hours, excluding Sundays and holidays unless that would fall at a time in which the court is not in session. (Pen. Code, � 825.) In that case, defendants must be arraigned on the next court day.

There are some quirky applications of this rule. You can read it here: http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/825.html