Once the case has been indicted, the process begins.
Misdemeanor cases are filed by the police agency with the District Attorney's Office. Arraignments are generally held twice daily, between 8 a. Felony level offenses are filed by the police agency with the District Attorney's Office. My case has been set for court, but I do not have an attorney.
It will be determined at this setting if the defendant must hire an attorney or if they qualify for a court appointed lawyer. My family member who is charged with a crime is mentally ill. All felony and misdemeanor court appearances are at the Frank Crowley Criminal Courts Building, 133 N. Department and they will dispatch an animal control officer. Once the case has been indicted, the process begins.