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If a defendant is arrested in a jurisdiction that doesn't require a grand jury indictment a court will then conduct a what?
A 'preliminary hearing.' aka. a probable cause hearing.
What can be done if you already went to Court and then got arrested for failure to appear because they made a mistake?
If you appeared in court as scheduled, there should be a record of the hearing on file and accessible by the clerk of the court. The disposition of every hearing is recorded, so the result of your original hearing should be on file.
Which type of court procedure is sometimes called a probable cause hearing?
The preliminary hearing
What is the definition of summoned?
To be called officially, as for a court case or a hearing.
Can you be arrested for not appearing at a civil hearing for wage garnishment?
Not if you are the defendant. If you are the employer who did not enforce a garnishment order it is possible you could be held in contempt of a court order, but that seldom results in anything other then a fine and a warning from the court to honor all the terms of the garnishment writ.
Can a person be arrested in a bench warrant outside of jurisdiction relating to not attending a hearing in a probate case?
Yes, the charge would be Contempt of Court
What is the procedure when a 16 yr old is arrested and charged as an adult for robbery?
When a 16-year-old is arrested and charged as an adult for robbery, the legal process typically begins with their booking and initial detention. The case may then proceed to a preliminary hearing or arraignment where charges are formally presented. Depending on the jurisdiction, the minor may be eligible for a transfer hearing to determine if they should be tried as an adult or remain in juvenile court. If tried as an adult, the case follows the adult criminal justice process, which can lead to more severe penalties than those typically faced in juvenile court.
Can you be arrested for failing to acknowledge court order to return car?
Failing to follow a court order is called, Contempt of Court. You can be arrested, and if convicted serve jail time. Is this car worth going to jail over?
What tier of a state court would deal with a bail hearing?
Circuit Court sometimes called Superior Court in some states. (court of original jurisdiction)
What is the difference between an initial appearance and a preliminary hearing?
An initial appearance is a pretrial stage in which a defendant is brought before a lower court to be given notice of the charge/charges and advised of his/her constitutional rights. A preliminary hearing is in a felony case a pretrial stage at which a judge determines whether there is probable cause.
An appellate court hearing where all of the judges on the court consider the case as opposed to a panel of three judges is called?
En banc
Can a custodial parent be arrested for missing a modification hearing due to her fathers serious illness?
Generally, no. However, she should have called the court to notify it of her situation. If this is a pattern of behavior she could risk losing custody. She should visit the court as soon as possible to determine if any orders were issued regarding the modification in her absence and to reschedule.
