Frequently Asked Questions at the Front Desk

En Español

1. What does the District Attorney's office do?

    

2. What is an arraignment?

    

3. I missed my arraignment (first court appearance), or want to reschedule it.

    

4. I missed a second (third, etc.) court appearance or want to reschedule it.

    

5. Can I speak to a D.A. before my court appearance?

    

6. What is a pretrial conference?

    

7. Why are some cases plea bargained?

    

8. I feel a crime has been committed. How do I press charges?

    

9. I would like to drop charges against someone, make additions to a police report, or correct any inaccuracies in a report.

    

10. How do I press counter-charges against an individual?

     

11. How do I get a Public Defender, or other legal representation, when I am accused of a crime?

     

12. What is the difference between a "no-contact" order and a restraining order?

     

13. How do I get a restraining order?

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