Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

How long does the Sheriff's Dept. have to serve Notice to Appear papers after a misdemeanor arrest?


Asked on 5/21/10, 11:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Do you mean a summons to appear in court? You probably didn't mean it this way but "notice to appear" has a specific legal definition with different consequences than a summons. If you mean summons, and you were arrested, then they have 90 days to file formal charges. There are exceptions and I would advise speaking with an attorney to be sure what your options are.

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Answered on 5/25/10, 12:08 pm


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