Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

case numbers

Can you be held in jail without a case number


Asked on 4/01/08, 11:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: case numbers

Yes. The case number is purely administrative for tracking a case. However, you can only be held in jail a limited time without a charge being brought against you (generally 48 hours). There are exceptions particular for very dangerous allegations.

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Answered on 4/03/08, 4:46 pm


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