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Most Americans expect that if they are arrested, they will quickly appear before a judge, learn about the charges, and have an attorney assigned to defend them. The reality is vastly different.
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The law allows detention for days, weeks, or even months, without a court appearance. The Supreme Court has not guaranteed prompt initial appearances for all. The result is a patchwork of state laws in which 34 states have no clear deadlines.
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Initial appearances should happen within 24 hours after arrest. But courts have consistently denied relief to defendants who had to wait weeks for a lawyer's help.
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