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In what order are cases called in municipal court?

Category: Municipal Court
Cases are called in order according to AnyState Court Rules. Cases are generally called in the following order:

1) Requests for postponements

2) First Appearances (advising defendants of rights/penalties)

3) Guilty pleas
      a) Where defendant IS represented by a lawyer
      b) Where defendant IS NOT represented by a lawyer

4) Not guilty pleas
      a) Where defendant IS represented by a lawyer
      b) Where defendant IS NOT represented by a lawyer
Updated 3/7/2009 3:04 PM
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