Q: hi, i was in court today for a first appearance. upon check in with court clerk, i was given a book and release
this was from a closed case back in 2001 where i was already booked at the local police department and released back in 2001. just wondering why i would be booked for this again and is this even legal.
A: Hard to say without being there, or knowing anything about the specifics. You could have asked a judge to review that request. The judge might have ordered it not necessary. But it sounds like you already did it.
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