The suspect was booked into jail on a domestic violence offense. Now what happens?
Within 24 hours of the booking, the defendant will appear before a jail court judge. The judge will arraign the defendant on the charge(s). At that time, the defendant will be informed of the charges and enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. The judge may also impose conditions on the defendants release. This could include posting a bond, forfeiting weapons, a no contact order, or simply promising to appear at the next court date. As the victim, you have the right to be present and heard about the release conditions. The jail staff should notify you of the time of the arraignment. If you have questions, you can contact the jail at 602-876-5484.
