# From Probable Cause to Charging
2 of 6 Superior Court 2 Layer 1 PC within 48 hours of Arrest Weekend & Holiday Probable Cause Apply for Assignment of Counsel First Appearance & Weekday Probable Cause Bail Set Release (Personal Recognance) Held in Custody for DOC or Other Jurisdiction Dismissed w/o Prejudice w/ Prejudice Bail Out Held on Bail Bail/ Conditions Review Assignment of Counsel • Private * Pro Se * Referred to Public Defender * Bench Appt at Arraignment Weekend PC: Superior Court • On Sunday or a holiday, a rotating judge and the prosecutor conduct a probable cause and bail hearing Charge within 72 hours County Corrections Defendant Injepardy Public Defender (not available to people in DOC custody due to the offender accountability act!) Prosecution Superior Judge Out on Bail 2 of 6