The courts we appear in
Pick the court in your case to see how a case moves there, step by step, with the time limits that apply. If you are not sure which court you are in, look at the top of any paper you were given, or call us.
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New York
Local criminal courts, grand juries and the time limits that apply.
See the steps →New Jersey
First appearances, detention hearings and indictment.
See the steps →Florida
First appearance within hours, then charging and speedy trial.
See the steps →Pennsylvania
Preliminary arraignment, preliminary hearing and common pleas.
See the steps →Federal court
Magistrate judge, indictment and trial time limits.
See the steps →What happens next
Pick your court, stage and custody status in one tool.
Open the tool →Not sure which court?
The court is printed on the complaint, the summons or the release paperwork. A family member can read it to us over the phone. Until you have spoken to a lawyer, do not talk to the police about the case. You can also start with what to do right now or browse the charges.
Arrested, or think you might be? Call before you answer any questions.
Call and tell us who was arrested or contacted and where the case is. A lawyer will tell you what happens next and what to do tonight. Please do not type what happened into a form or an email. We will talk about it on the phone.