Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia
time before facing charge
how long can a person be held in jail before going in front of a judge
Asked on 6/13/07, 12:54 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Raul Ruiz
The Law Offices of Raul Ruiz, P.A.
Re: time before facing charge
In Florida, a person must be brought before a judge within 24 hours after arrest.
Answered on 6/13/07, 1:10 pm
Ann Fitz
The Federal Law Group
Re: time before facing charge
In Georgia, the law requires that a defendant have his/her first appearance before the judge within 72 hrs. of arrest.
Answered on 6/13/07, 2:12 pm
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