How long can a person be detained?

Answer 1

In California they can hold you for 10 days. After 10 days they will need to charge you with a crime or release you from custody. Usually when you are in jail without being charged with a crime is because they are investigating the crime and they have yet to figure out what charges to press on you at this time. This is usually accept by a judge to hold you.

Answer 2

(in the US) It can depend on the laws of your particular state. Some states still have a charge "Held for Investigation" while many others either do not, or have done away with it. In any case, it is/was usually not more than 12 hours.

Answer 3

(in the US) This option is not available in some jurisdictions in this country and where it does exist, although the period varies, it is of short duration.

In those jurisdictions where it does exist it is generally known as detainment for investigation (or similar wording). It fulfills the necessity for investigating more deeply into circumstances which consist of 'reasonable suspicion, but do not immediately rise to the level of 'probable cause.'

Answer 4

Typically it has been determined that 48 hours is the general rule to be held without knowing the charges against you.

Answer 5

That's a decision that the judge makes. If thet believe that, because of certain factors, you do not qualify for a bailbond, they can deny it.

Answer 6

It depends on the law of the jurisdiction. It can be as little as 24 or 48 hours.

Answer 7

36 Hours i think not 100% though

Answer 8

48 hours