Full question:
How long can someone be in jail before taken to court for arraignment? (example: arrested on a Saturday 2:00 AM and still in jail as of Wednesday 5:00 PM with no court appearance). Is there a statute that I can refer to?
- Category: Courts
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- State: Nebraska
Answer:
In Nebraska, the law requires that a person arrested for a felony must be arraigned within 24 hours after an indictment is filed, and they cannot be arraigned without their consent until one day has passed after they receive a copy of the indictment (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1802). For other offenses, the timeline may vary based on specific circumstances.
Additionally, every person charged must be brought to trial within six months of the indictment or information being filed, as stated in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1207. This six-month period can be extended for various reasons, such as delays caused by pretrial motions or the absence of the defendant. If the time limit is not met, the defendant is entitled to be discharged from the charges (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1208).
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