This past fall, Travis County kicked off rounds of test magistration for its Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA) program. The program pairs indigent defendants with an attorney at pre-trial hearings, which can be crucial to how the rest of a court case can go.
This first appearance, called magistration in legal speak, is a critical point in the process after someone's arrest. It's where a judge reviews a person's case and decides whether a person will stay in jail leading up to a trial. It's also when bail amounts are set.
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Example: In a custody hearing, the plaintiff has had no visitation with his son. The defendant wants to request a continuance of 4 weeks. A continuance of 4 weeks means that the plaintiff may not see his son for four more weeks.
If a person is incompetent, what normally happens is the court orders treatment, to see if he can be rehabilitated. If he can, then once he becomes competent, there is a trial. If he can not be rehabilitated, then there would not be a criminal trial.
Contempt of Court: Skipping a court date is considered contempt of court, which is a serious offense. Contempt of court charges can lead to fines, additional penalties, or even imprisonment.
How many times can a court case be continued in NC. North Carolina the process of continuing a courtMoreHow many times can a court case be continued in NC. North Carolina the process of continuing a court case is governed by specific rules and guidelines to ensure fairness and efficiency in the judicial
A “motion for a continuance” is a request asking the judge to make an order changing your hearing date. If the judge grants your motion, your court date will be postponed to a later time. For most requests for continuances, you must provide the judge with a suitable reason (“good cause”) for postponing your court date.
The class is a continuation of the introductory class taught last semester. The road was built as a continuation of the state highway.
1. : the act of continuing. 2. : the extent of continuing : duration.