My fiance has been in held in jail for about 2 months now for a crime. His grandmother told me she talked to his public defender and he told her something about the prosecutors have 45 days to bring everything to the grand jury...i asked what did that mean, and of course she didnt know, so, my question is do the prosecutors, or the D.A have a deadline or a certain amount of time that they have to present evidence to a Grand Jury for indictment? What is the 45 day thing about? All answers are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
2006-12-12 12:36:13 · 3 answers · asked by Miss A. 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The state is Delaware.
2006-12-12 12:53:08 · update #1
It depends on the state. In my state they can take it to grand jury any time before the statute or limitations expires, but you can only be held in custody nine days without an indictment.
2006-12-12 15:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely, you have the right to a speedy trial. They can't just drag their feet.
2006-12-13 08:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for what state?
was your fiance remanded because of the crime? that's why he is in jail?
what kind of crime did he commit?
2006-12-12 20:48:56 · answer #3 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋