Taylor v. Chitwood

Fletcher, Presiding Justice.

Patrick Taylor filed a pre-trial petition for writ of habeas corpus contending he was not afforded a first appearance hearing within 72 hours of being jailed in Whitfield County following his extradition from Tennessee and that the bail set was excessive. The trial court denied the writ. Because the failure to hold a first appearance hearing affords no basis for release after indictment and the setting of bail, we affirm.

1. Uniform Superior Court Rule 26.1 sets forth the information a judicial officer must provide an accused within 72 hours of the accused’s arrest…