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Criminal Cases

All criminal cases prosecuted within the county of Calhoun are started at the 10th District Court.

The 10th District Court processes misdemeanor cases (less serious crimes), from arraignments through sentencing; and felony cases (more serious crimes), from arraignment through preliminary exam.

A few key terms:

  • Arraignment: Defendant is advised of charge, advised of possible penalties, bond is set and a plea may be entered.
  • Pre-Trial: An exchange of information between the two sides.
  • Preliminary Exam: To determine if a crime was committed and if the Defendant committed the crime (probable cause).
  • Sentencing: The final step in the legal process, a penalty is applied by a judge for someone who is convicted of, or pleads guilty to a crime.
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    Criminal cases are serious issues with possible penalties of fines and /or jail or prison time.

    For an informational pamphlet on hiring a lawyer, click here.

     

       
     

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