What happens if a defendant is bound over on felony charges?

If a defendant is bound over on felony charges the case will be set before a district court judge for an arraignment. The purpose of an arraignment is to take the defendant’s plea and to set a date for trial. No victims or witnesses are required to appear at an arraignment.

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1. How does the Geary County Attorney’s Office receive cases for prosecution?
2. What happens when a suspect is arrested?
3. What is a first appearance?
4. What is a preliminary hearing?
5. What happens if a defendant is bound over on felony charges?
6. What happens at an arraignment on misdemeanor cases?
7. What happens at a jury trial?
8. What is a subpoena?
9. How do I get my property back?