How much time do the courts have to indict someone when you are not in jail

yekim Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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May 20, 2010, 09:09 PM

How much time do the courts have to indict someone when you are not in jail

Assault 2nd, didn't take the plea... how long do they have to indict me before it gets thrown out?

excon Posts: 21,482, Reputation: 2992

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May 21, 2010, 05:57 AM

Hello:

The times vary by state, but probably three years.

excon

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