Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
If time has not been waived for trial, but has been for the prelim, how long can the prelim be continued?
Asked on 12/17/14, 10:32 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joe Dane
Law Office of Joe Dane
A defendant has a right to a preliminary hearing within 10 court days. Ifntheybeaive that, they have a right to a prelim within 60 calendar days. If they waive that, they have a right to a prelim within a "reasonable" period of time.
Answered on 12/17/14, 7:23 pm
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