How long does the state have before it must file information on a defendant in jail? [Archive]

karenmcc

Dec 2, 2011, 07:39 PM

How long does the state have before it must file information on a defendant sitting in jail on a class a misdemeanor?

Fr_Chuck

Dec 2, 2011, 07:45 PM

What do you mean by "file information" do you mean to formally charge them? Do you mean to have the first court hearing ?

excon

Dec 4, 2011, 05:19 AM

Hello k:

A year.

excon