Understanding County Holds and Your Legal Options
Hi, I’m Tahlequah criminal defense attorney Aaron Grubb at Wirth Law Office, and in this video, we’re going to talk about county holds. Whenever you turn yourself in or get arrested, a jail can hold you in a couple of different ways.
The first is a simple situation where a bond has been posted for you or set, and you haven’t paid it yet. In this case, they can keep you until you fulfill the payment. The second type involves holds from another county, which can complicate the situation further.
How County Holds Work
For instance, you might have a criminal matter in Tulsa County, but upon checking OSCN, they discover you have another matter in Wagoner County. In this scenario, Tulsa County will hold you until they can either extradite you or you pay bail elsewhere.
This can get sticky, depending on the procedures different counties have regarding extradition. You might find yourself stuck in the system with no clear way to pay your bail or to get released.
The Extradition Process
It’s crucial to understand that once the extradition process begins, you have a limited timeframe. They have up to 10 days to actually extradite you, but sometimes, this process can take much longer. Factors such as the availability of the extradition officer can cause delays; vacations or maternity leaves could stall your case even further.
Therefore, it’s important to always check OSCN before you either turn yourself in or if there is a warrant out for your arrest. You need to be aware of any pending criminal matters or warrants under your name.
Get Professional Guidance
If you have questions about how to navigate the process of turning yourself in or posting bond, please contact us. Again, my name is Aaron Grubb, and I’m the Tahlequah criminal attorney at Wirth Law Office.
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