Delayed Court Appearance Concerns

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In Mississippi, the accused must appear before a judge within 48 hours of arrest and be informed of charges. If this doesnt happen, contact the Rankin County Public Defenders Office. Public Defender services are available for those who cant afford an attorney, and applying usually requires a financial affidavit.

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My wife was arrested on The * of December for a warrant from a indictment in * they wouldn’t let her have a court day or nothing till the * now she said the other people in there haven’t been getting to go to court on there days now she didn’t get to go this morning and ain’t telling her nothing
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your wife's situation. Could you please provide the location where this is happening? This will help me give you the most accurate information.
Rankin county Ms
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your wife's situation. In Mississippi:
- The accused has the right to appear before a judge within * hours of arrest.
- The accused should be informed about charges and given opportunity to enter a plea.
- If not, consider contacting a local attorney or public defender's office.
She has been there for over two weeks And we don’t have money for attorney
I understand your situation, ****. In Mississippi:
- Public Defender services are available for those who can't afford an attorney.
- You can contact the Rankin County Public Defender's Office for assistance.
- Applying for a public defender usually requires a financial affidavit.
Please contact them as soon as possible.