Kent Criminal Court
Arrested in Kent
When someone is arrested in Kent, and if he is not simply given a desk appearance ticket to appear at court in the future, that person may be held for arraignment (first appearance).
A judge at the Kent Courthouse will preside over the criminal court arraignment. At the arraignment, the judge will decide whether to set bail. Bail is an amount of money that must be posted with Putnam County before a person will be released. If you have cash at Court when bail is set, you can post it there. If you don't have bail money immediately in cash, you will need to post it at the Putnam County Jail. At the jail, you can pay in cash or (within limits) by credit card.
Generally, the arraignment will happen in Kent within 24 hours of the arrest. If possible, arrangements should be made to obtain a criminal defense lawyer for the arrest process in Kent.
Criminal Defense
The information in this website is provided by the Criminal Defense Law Firm Shalley and Murray. If you have any questions about a Kent criminal case or a criminal case anywhere else in Putnam, call us at 914-276-2585. We can speak over the phone or we can schedule your free consultation at your convenience.
We have been defending people accused of crimes in New York since 1990. Whether the case involves simple marijuana possession, driving while intoxicated, assault, or something more serious, we can help. Call now to speak with a criminal defense lawyer right away about a Kent criminal case, or any case in Putnam County, Westchester County, or New York City. Be aware that a case that starts out in Kent Criminal Court can be transferred to County Court in Carmel for prosecution if it is a felony. For more information on what to do about criminal court matters in Kent, call 914-276-2585.
Court Information
- Kent Justice Court (criminal) is held Thursdays at 5:00 PM; Wednesdays at 7:00 PM; 1st Monday of the Month at 12:00 PM; 3rd Tuesday at 11:00 AM.
- Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (summer), otherwise 9-5
- Telephone number: 845 225-1606
- Kent Town Court Web Site
- Office of Court Administration Website
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