Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

How long can you be held in jail in florida without being charged?


Asked on 10/21/09, 11:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

You can be held for up for up to 33 days before being formally charged. There are rare exceptions to this and if it is a felony you also have the right to a preliminary hearing within 21 days.

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Answered on 10/21/09, 5:14 pm


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