How long does the District Attorney have to file charges if I am charged with a felony offense?
If you are in jail, the District Attorney must file charges within 60 days of your arrest, except that that the District Attorney has 120 days from your arrest to file charges for first or second degree murder, aggravated rape, or aggravated kidnapping. If you have bonded from jail, the District Attorney must file felony charges within 150 days of your arrest. If the District Attorney does not file charges against you in the time required by law, you may be entitled to be released from jail or your bail obligation. However, even if you are released from jail or bond obligation you may still be subject to prosecution. Your public defender should be consulted for specific information about your case.
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