If the Defendant is a No-Show. Find out what happens if the party you sue fails to show up at court. If one party to a case doesn't appear in court on the proper day at the proper time, the case is normally decided in favor of the other. Before doing so, the judge will verify that the defendant was properly served with court papers and that neither party requested a postponement.
Arraignment â Initial Court Appearance. In New York City, defendants are brought before a judge for arraignment within 24 hours of arrest. After the case has been docketed by the court and the complaint and the accusedâs criminal history are ready, the defendant is brought to Criminal Court for arraignment.
For a jury trial for a felony case: The law says how soon a defendant charged with a felony must be brought to trial. (See section 1382 of the Penal Code.). The trial must start within 60 days of the arraignment on the Information.The defendant can âwaiveâ (give up) the right to a speedy trial.etting a Trial Date. For a jury trial for a misdemeanor case: The law says how soon a defendant charged with a misdemeanor must be brought to trial. (See section 1382 of the Penal Code). If the defendant is in custody at the arraignment, the trial must start within 30 days of arraignment or plea, whichever is later.