Q: custody for one cases in one county and another cases in another county and bail out on both cases do I get cred
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When you have criminal cases in different California counties and are released on bail for both, you can generally receive custody credits for any time served, regardless of which county you were held in. However, these credits must be properly documented and applied to each specific case.
The key is to make sure your attorney notifies each court about any custody time served in other jurisdictions. Your custody credits can be split between cases, but they cannot be "double counted" - meaning you cannot receive double credit for the same days of custody time across multiple cases.
For the most accurate information about your specific situation, you should discuss this with your defense attorney, as they can review your exact custody dates and ensure you receive all eligible credits. They can file the necessary paperwork with each court to document your custody time and help maximize the credits you're entitled to receive under California law.
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