Bail And Jail Timelines

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In Arkansas, a person can be held indefinitely if they cannot post bail. The 30-day rule applies to how quickly a preliminary hearing must be held, and bail does not affect these timelines. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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My husband was arrested on April 11th with domestic abuse charges his bond is $*, *. The charges are in Arkansas circuit Court third division in Little Rock arkansas. They just transferred the paperwork from North Little Rock Police department to circuit Court last week. I was informed by a friend that they cannot keep somebody more than 30 days in jail. But since he has a bond does that apply to him
Hello ****. In Arkansas:
- A person can be held indefinitely if they cannot post bail.
- The *-day rule applies to how quickly a preliminary hearing must be held.
- Bail doesn't affect these timelines.
Please consult a local attorney for specific advice.