Legal Question in Criminal Law in Kentucky

im in louisville,ky. and was wondering,when someone swears out a warrant how long does it generally take for a judge to approve it?is it the same day or does it take longer?


Asked on 2/04/10, 8:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
E. Brian Davis Davis Law Office

It is usually reviewed within a day. Exceptions might be on weekends or holidays IF the offense alleged is not "as serious" (say theft versus sexual assault).

Keep in mind that a prosecutor reviews it first, makes a preliminary determination of the offense(s) to be charged, and then the judge makes the final determination (for purposes of the warrant or summons).

A warrant calls for the arrest of the person charged; a summonses directs the person charged to appear in court on a particular day.

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Answered on 2/09/10, 9:18 am


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