Criminal
Feb. 3, 2016
High court: felony defendants must come to court or forfeit bail
In a unanimous decision, the state Supreme Court interpreted the state penal code and clarified that, absent a written waiver or a "sufficient excuse" determined by a trial court judge, felony defendants must always appear in court.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A defendant facing a felony charge is required to attend all court hearings related to the alleged criminal act or risk forfeiting bail, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday.
In a unanimous decision, the high court interpreted the state penal code and clarified that, absent a written waiver or a "sufficient excuse" determined by a trial court judge, felony defendants must always appear in court. P...
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