Inmate Court Appearances

For someone who has already been accused of a crime and is in prison or jail already, you may be curious about appearing in court. It is not always easy for someone who has been convicted or being held in custody to know when they will next have to show up at a court hearing. If you’re a family member or friend, you might want to show your support by coming to court when a loved one will appear.

Finding Court Appearances Online

You can look for inmate court appearance dates online and may be able to use your criminal defense attorney to identify which of these apply to you. You can use these online services to clarify when you will need to appear using the inmate number, your case number or by name. All available public information may be included in these online databases, including the courtroom number, the courthouse location, and the next scheduled court date.

Although not all websites will provide the same level of information, you should consult directly with your criminal defense attorney to figure out which one is most likely to include the best information for you.

Looking Offline for Court Appearance Info

You may also be able to find court appearance information offline. If you are housed in a correctional facility that does not have a searchable online database or the records that did not clarify your next court date, you will have to call the courthouse nearest to the correctional facility, talk to the prosecutor or visit the prison or jail where the person is being held.

Family members often use these avenues in order to get the next court date for a loved one who is currently incarcerated. In all of these situations, it is difficult to know what is next and what is involved but scheduling a consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney will help to clarify for you as well as your family members what you can anticipate down the line with your scheduled court hearings.

Retain the Right Marmora, NJ Criminal Defense Lawyer

You can greatly increase your chances of success by retaining a criminal defense attorney who has practiced in this field for years. At The Law Offices of John W. Tumelty, you’ll know you’re in good hands. Contact the law firm today for a consultation.

The articles on this blog are for informative purposes only and are no substitute for legal advice or an attorney-client relationship. If you are seeking legal advice, please contact our law firm directly.