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URGENT - Fathers Jailed in PA without legal counsel
I'm surprise this post recieved no comment. Jailing folks without
representation is illegal, isn't it? It's happening here in Mi. also. Is this a sign of the times? nm |
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URGENT - Fathers Jailed in PA without legal counsel
I'm surprise this post recieved no comment. Jailing folks without
representation is illegal, isn't it? It's happening here in Mi. also. Is this a sign of the times? nm |
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URGENT - Fathers Jailed in PA without legal counsel
wrote in message ... I'm surprise this post recieved no comment. Jailing folks without representation is illegal, isn't it? === How so? It is illegal to jail an NCP without evidence of "ability to pay," (but, is done all the time) but as far as I know, no lawyer is required prior to incarceration. == == It's happening here in Mi. also. Is this a sign of the times? nm |
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URGENT - Fathers Jailed in PA without legal counsel
wrote in message ... I'm surprise this post recieved no comment. Jailing folks without representation is illegal, isn't it? === How so? It is illegal to jail an NCP without evidence of "ability to pay," (but, is done all the time) but as far as I know, no lawyer is required prior to incarceration. == == It's happening here in Mi. also. Is this a sign of the times? nm |
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URGENT - Fathers Jailed in PA without legal counsel
wrote in message ... I'm surprise this post recieved no comment. Jailing folks without representation is illegal, isn't it? It's happening here in Mi. also. Is this a sign of the times? People don't go to jail without the option for legal representation in my state. The process steps a 1.) an order to show cause and notice to appear for arraignment is formally served, 2.) an arraignment hearing where the charges are explained, rights are formally reviewed, the formal hearing date is set, and application can be made for public defender counsel, and 3.) the formal hearing on the case. The whole process takes about 3-4 months. If an NCP blows off the first step and fails to appear a bench warrant is issued for arresting the individual and a bond amount is pre-set. The bond amount is usually 100% of the arrearage CS amount owed. In hardcore cases, I have observed bond amounts being set as high as 2 1/2 times the arrearage amount under the assumption that if they flew the first time, they will flee again a second time. The DA prosecuting the case has to show proof of service on the individual to get the arrest warrant issued. |
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URGENT - Fathers Jailed in PA without legal counsel
wrote in message ... I'm surprise this post recieved no comment. Jailing folks without representation is illegal, isn't it? It's happening here in Mi. also. Is this a sign of the times? People don't go to jail without the option for legal representation in my state. The process steps a 1.) an order to show cause and notice to appear for arraignment is formally served, 2.) an arraignment hearing where the charges are explained, rights are formally reviewed, the formal hearing date is set, and application can be made for public defender counsel, and 3.) the formal hearing on the case. The whole process takes about 3-4 months. If an NCP blows off the first step and fails to appear a bench warrant is issued for arresting the individual and a bond amount is pre-set. The bond amount is usually 100% of the arrearage CS amount owed. In hardcore cases, I have observed bond amounts being set as high as 2 1/2 times the arrearage amount under the assumption that if they flew the first time, they will flee again a second time. The DA prosecuting the case has to show proof of service on the individual to get the arrest warrant issued. |
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