The Criminal Case Process
Posting of a bail bond. This process involves a contractual undertaking guaranteed by a bail agent and the individual posting bail. The bail agent guarantees to the court that the defendant will appear in court each and every time the judge requires them to.
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Generally, when a person is arrested, the police officer submits an arrest report to the district attorney for review
. If arrested, you should take the following steps: “Six Steps to Follow if Arrested: A Survival Guide." The DA will review the case and if he or she feels that the officer has sufficient proof of the crime, charges will be filed and the case will be ready for prosecution.
At this point, the defendant has five release options. Once released, he will have to appear in court for an arraignment (usually 2- 4 weeks from the date of release). If the defendant remains in custody, he will be transported to court by the county or city facility in which he is detained.The Arraignment
In criminal cases the first appearance is the arraignment. The defendant will be asked to acknowledge his identity. The defendant may have private counsel present or the court may appoint a public defender. The defendant may be told his possible punishment.
