Sec. 1. (a) A person arrested without a warrant for a crime shall be taken promptly before a judicial officer:

(1) in the county in which the arrest is made; or

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-33-7-1

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
(2) of any county believed to have venue over the offense committed; for an initial hearing in court.

     (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), if the person arrested makes bail before the person’s initial hearing before a judicial officer, the initial hearing shall occur at any time within twenty (20) calendar days after the person’s arrest.

     (c) If a person arrested under IC 9-30-5 makes bail before the person’s initial hearing before a judicial officer, the initial hearing must occur within ten (10) calendar days after the person’s arrest.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-1989, SEC.27; P.L.2-1991, SEC.103.