Just wondering what everyone has witnessed for the time frames between hearings while incarcerated? My fiance has an arraignment hearing June 25th, his lawyer said he's trying to get his plea hearing moved forward.

I am unsure if this will help you, but maybe a rough guide, in part.......

Criminal Justice Flowchart | Arrest - Arraignment - Hearing - Pre Trial Conference - Sentencing | Pittsburgh Attorney | PA Lawyer | Process



Arrest Made (accused brought to county jail)

Probable cause of involvement in commission of crime
Criminal Complaint Filed
Arrest warrant issued
Summons issued in certain cases

Preliminary Arraignment (takes place before District Justice or Magistrate)

Within 72 hours of arrest
Accused receives written charges
Bond is set
Preliminary Hearing is scheduled

Preliminary Hearing(within 3-10 days of arrest; may be postponed)

Not a guilt or innocence proceeding
To determine whether there is sufficient evidence to hold the case for trial before a judge or jury in the Court of Common Pleas
May result in reduction of charges, dismissal of case, or assessment of fines
A motion for bond reduction may be made at this proceeding
Accused is presumed innocent and usually does not testify



Formal Arraignment (A "calendar control" or "paper" date)

Accused receives final charges in writing
Accused enters plea of guilty or not-guilty
Accused requests jury or non-jury trial
Defense Counsel must enter "Appearance" as Counsel of Record
Case is assigned to a judge
Establishes time periods for filing of Discovery, Bill of Particulars, and Pre-Trial Motions
Pre-Trial Conference is scheduled

Pre-Trial Conference (A "calendar control" or "paper" date)

Informs judge of how case will proceed (jury trial, non-jury trial, pre-trial motions, plea)
Trial or plea date is scheduled