Criminal Procedure Florida Bar MC questions with correct answers

Every person, unless previously released, must appear before a judicial officer within 24 hours of arrest CORRECT ANSWER How long before a person must appear before a judicial officer after being arrested? (First Appearance) Within 48 hours of being arrested and placed in custody, a Defendant shall have a Non-Adversarial Probable Cause Determination to see if detainment is proper. CORRECT ANSWER Once a defendant is arrested and placed in custody, what type of hearing must happen to determine detainment? He may apply to the clerk for a copy The copy should be furnished to defendant at least 24 hours before defendant is required to plead CORRECT ANSWER What must a defendant do who has not received a copy of the indictment or information? When must the copy be provided? 30 days after the arrest to file charges. The court must release the defendant on day 33 unless good cause is shown. If good cause is shown, the defendant must at least be released by day 40 CORRECT ANSWER If the defendant is in custody, how long does the state have to file formal charges? What if they file it late