How long can a prosecutor hold a person in Montgomery Co. jail for an outstanding warrant in Illinois. We have been told 15 busness day- this law

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How long can a prosecutor hold a person in Montgomery Co. jail for an outstanding warrant in Illinois. We have been told 15 busness day- this law

Asked on May 20, 2009 under Criminal Law, Indiana

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

This sounds about right although I couldn't find the specific statute on this.  Your best bet is to contact legal aid or the public defender and run this all by them.

Good luck.


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