Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

How long can someone be remanded with out a court date?

Is there a set number of days that the state has to proceed with a felony charge or can someone sit in jail indefinitely waiting for a court date?


Asked on 12/26/07, 9:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Samuel J. Rabin, Jr. Samuel J. Rabin, Jr., P. A.

Re: How long can someone be remanded with out a court date?

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A person arrested on a felony must be brought to trial within 180 days of his/her arrest. That period is waived if the defendant or his/hewr attorney requests a delay of the trial at any time after arrest. A person arrested for a felony can demand a speeedy trial at any time which requires the trial judge to set the person for trial within 90 days.

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Answered on 12/26/07, 11:00 pm


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