How long can you be held in jail before your case is heard?
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How long can you be held in jail before your case is heard?
Asked on December 10, 2013 under Criminal Law, South Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I am unclear about your situation. Have you been arrested? If you have been arrested then you should have been arraigned - brought before a Judge or Magistrate - generally with in 24 hours. A Magistrate Judge would have heard a request for bond under most circumstances (for some crimes it would be a District Court Judge) within that time frame. Please ask for an attorney to be appointed to help.
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