First Appearances

First Appearances

Every arrested person shall be taken before a judicial officer, either in person or by electronic audiovisual device within 24 hours of arrest. First appearances are held in Courtroom 2D of the Leon County Courthouse at 11:00 Monday – Friday and at 8:30 on Saturday and Sunday. An attorney from the Public Defender’s Office will be present at every first appearance hearing to assist the accused and their family.