Timescales from initial arrest to court

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Trish

Member since
January 2026

19 posts

Hi, I'm interested to know what timescales we are all dealing with, I know it can be years but would you mind telling me your actual timelines? My son has just had the first 3 months bail pushed another 3 months. I'm still hoping he can graduate next year before it goes to court! Thank you x

Posted Thu April 16, 2026 5:01pmReport post

Runawaygirl

Member since
March 2023

123 posts

Arrest February 2023. Plea hearing February 2026. Sentencing April 2026.

Be prepared for a long wait.

Posted Thu April 16, 2026 7:31pmReport post

Shfjaojsbth

Member since
January 2026

79 posts

My son just had notification of second extension which will take us to 9 months in the summer. When arrested they said likely 12-18 months.

Posted Thu April 16, 2026 8:24pmReport post

6789

Member since
May 2025

193 posts

Nine months to plea hearing, then two more to sentencing.

Posted Thu April 16, 2026 8:43pmReport post

Ocean

Member since
September 2023

1104 posts

22 month between arrest and sentencing. Devices checked and returned within the first couple of months but backwards and forwards between CPS and police several times.

Posted Thu April 16, 2026 10:37pmReport post


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