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What does it mean when the defendant has a felony dismissal date


Asked on 3/16/09, 6:04 pm

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Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

Re: Meaning

It likely means that a preliminary hearing has been held to d�termine if probable cause exists to hold a defendant, and that probable cause was found. The State has 30 days to get an indictment or dismiss the felonies.Then, if there is no indictment, a bond review may get the defendant released.

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Answered on 3/16/09, 6:14 pm


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