If you commited a crime that spanned through 2 counties. If one county arrest you, how long does the other county have to file charges on you? Is there a time limit? Are they allowed to hold you even though you have been arrained in the county you were arrested and bail has been set. are they allowed to hold you for the other county even though no charges have been filed?
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If a person committed a crime in 2 different counties?
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CdwJava
Senior Member
That depends on state law.
If it is the continuation of the same crime, then one county will generally take the primary jurisdiction on the matter. If there are separate underlying offenses, then they can both have a piece and have as long as the statute of limitations allows in which to file.
And, yes, if the other county issues a warrant, you can be held until you are transferred.
Procedures and practices vary some by state so it might help to know what state you are in and what the offenses are.
the state is oklahoma, and it was a high speed car chase that started in one county and ended in another. the first county still hasn't filed any charges. the second county which he was arrested in, set bail, and he was bailed out. can the first county still file charges, even though it has been over 2 weeks?
HighwayMan
Super Secret Senior Member
The defendant can only be charged once for each offense. Doesn't matter which county prosecutes him.
Why on Earth do you think any other charges will be filed in the other county?
And what's your involvement?
Why on Earth do you think any other charges will be filed in the other county?
And what's your involvement?
CdwJava
Senior Member
It is possible that both counties might file charges, and then the courts will have to confer to decide who will take primary jurisdiction for which offenses.
There may be an offense that occurred in one county and not the other, so it may not be possible to file in both counties for all charges.
There may be an offense that occurred in one county and not the other, so it may not be possible to file in both counties for all charges.
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