Reviewed on: December 22,2015
General Prison Questions-Terminology

when a person gets put in jail normally how long does it take for them to go to court

It could be a couple of days or up to several months.
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✓ Verified answer December 20,2015 · General Prison Questions-Terminology
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It could be a couple of days or up to several months. There are several variables that speed up or slow down the process. If you would like to send us more information about the case we might be able to offer some insight other than what we've written.
Accepted Answer Date Created: December 20,2015
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed December 2015.