Posted on June 15th, 2018
A promise that the defendant in a misdemeanor case will appear in court when required. This promise is normally guaranteed by the defendant or someone else posting money or property with the court. There are four types of bonds: personal recognizance bond, cash bond, ten-percent bond, and a surety…
Posted on June 15th, 2018
A court hearing at which the defendant is informed of the specific criminal charges for which he or she is being charged. This is the first step in your case being processed by the court.…
Posted on June 15th, 2018
1.Coming into court: The formal act by which a defendant submits to the jurisdiction of the court.
2. Document identifying one who is representing himself or another. An attorney files an “appearance” making it known that (s)he is representing an individual.…
Posted on June 15th, 2018
Used to add or delete information contained in the original Order of Probation, as recommended by the judge or probation officer.…