I was arrested, but was never given an appearance date. How do I find out if I should go to court?

If you were not immediately charged with a crime, that doesn’t mean charges cannot be filed later, after an investigation. Depending on the case, after a complaint is filed, the Court will mail you a Notice to Appear, if they have your current address. If the Court cannot locate a current address for you, an arrest warrant will be issued in your name. If you are concerned you might be charged with a crime, perhaps the best option is to talk to the officer or detective directly that was investigating your case.

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1. Does the Police Department have a Lost and Found?
2. When is the Paso Robles Police Department open?
3. Should I call the police if I see something "suspicious" or "unusual" in my neighborhood?
4. I was told I need a police "case number." How do I get one?
5. How do I get a case number for something I’ve already reported?
6. How do I get a copy of a report?
7. How can I find out when I’m supposed to be in Court?
8. I lost my copy of a "fix-it" ticket / citation. How do I get a duplicate?
9. How do I get a ticket signed off?
10. How do I register a gun?
11. I need information on crime statistics. How do I get it?
12. I need to be fingerprinted. Can you do it, and how much does it cost?
13. How can I find out if I have a warrant?
14. How can I find out if someone else has a warrant?
15. How can I clear a warrant?
16. How can I find out if someone is in jail?
17. Can I check my own criminal record?
18. Can I check someone else’s criminal record?
19. How do I find out what the status of my case is?
20. I was arrested, but was never given an appearance date. How do I find out if I should go to court?
21. My son / daughter was arrested. Can I get a copy of the case?
22. I reported a crime, but the person who did it was never charged. Why?
23. How can I get a restraining order?
24. How can I find out if my restraining order was served?
25. How can I tell if my restraining order is still valid?
26. How can I find out if someone has a restraining order against him or her?
27. How can I find out if I have a restraining order out against me?
28. My (ex) husband / wife violated a restraining order, but wasn’t arrested. How come?
29. I need a clearance letter. How do I get one?
30. How do I get my juvenile records sealed?
31. Can my employer contact you and ask for my record with the Paso Robles Police Department?
32. I want a copy of my police report to prepare for my court appearance next month. Why can’t I get it?
33. What can I do about a neighboring house where I believe occupancy numbers are more than safe or legal?
34. Under the "Megan’s Law" can I see if registered sex offenders live in my neighborhood?
35. What is the process for making a complaint against a Police Department employee?