Difference between revisions of "Initial appearance"

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An '''initial appearance''' is when the [[defendant]] comes before a [[judge]] within hours of the arrest to determine whether or not there is probable cause for his or her [[arrest]]. [[category:legal terms]]
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An '''initial appearance''' is when the [[defendant]] comes before a [[judge]] within hours of the arrest to determine whether or not there is probable cause for his or her [[arrest]]. [[Category:Legal Terms]]

Revision as of 20:21, April 23, 2008

An initial appearance is when the defendant comes before a judge within hours of the arrest to determine whether or not there is probable cause for his or her arrest.