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    The document discusses the first appearance process in Florida criminal cases. It notes that a first appearance must occur within 24 hours of arrest according to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.130. At the first appearance, the judge will advise the defendant of the charges, make a finding of probable cause, and address the issue of release. The document advises defendants not to make any statements at their first appearance.

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    60-Second Law School: First Appearance

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    Joe Bodiford
    The document discusses the first appearance process in Florida criminal cases. It notes that a first appearance must occur within 24 hours of arrest according to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.130. At the first appearance, the judge will advise the defendant of the charges, make a finding of probable cause, and address the issue of release. The document advises defendants not to make any statements at their first appearance.

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    BODIFORD LAW, P.A.

    60-second Law School

    Joe Bodiford
    Florida and Nationally Lawyer
    Board Certified Criminal Trial
    www.BodifordLaw.com
    (813) 222-0032  (850) 222-4LAW
    BODIFORD LAW, P.A.

    60-second Law School

    FIRST
    APPEARANCE
    FIRST APPEARANCE

    • Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.130


    • Within 24 hours of arrest
    • Most courts conduct First
    Appearance by video
    • If a bond has been set by the jail,
    you may bond out before First
    Appearance
    FIRST APPEARANCE

    • Judge will advise you of what you of


    the charges
    • Judge will make a finding regarding
    probable cause
    • Judge will address the issue of your
    release
    • DO NOT MAKE ANY STATEMENTS
    BODIFORD LAW, P.A.

    60-second Law School

    Joe Bodiford
    Florida and Nationally Lawyer
    Board Certified Criminal Trial
    www.BodifordLaw.com
    (813) 222-0032  (850) 222-4LAW

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