From: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MinnesotaProgressiveCaucus/
SEPT/15-19;COURT SUPPORT RNC ARRESTEES
Posted by: “Lydia Howell” [email protected]
Come support the RNC arrestees! The days of direct action are over, but
the legal support work has just begun. Starting this Monday, people are
going up before the court and the state to face their criminal charges
for expressing their dissent during the RNC. We need a strong showing of
community solidarity in the court rooms to support our friends and
provide a deterrent to judge’s behavior. Having lots of people present
at the upcoming hearings is an effective way of challenging the
political oppression of the RNC protesters. Come out and show your
solidarity!
Food and drink are not allowed in the court room and all supporters will
have to pass through a metal detector (no guns, knives, or scissors are
allowed past security). While in court, supporters must remain silent and
will not be allowed to carry signs through the security station; the
strength of our collective presence will send the message we need to
send.
[If you’re interested, please SAVE this message – ed]
RAMSEY COUNTY COURT/LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
425 Grove St. St. Paul (right next to the jail)
Monday, Sept. 15, 1:15pm, Felony Omnibus Hearing
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1pm, Arraignment
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1:20pm, Felony First Appearance
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 8:30am, Arraignment
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1:15pm, Felony Omnibus Hearing
Thursday, Sept. 18, 1:15pm, Felony Omnibus Hearing
Friday Sept. 19, 1:15pm, Felony Omnibus Hearing
Definitions of Court Hearings
Felony First Appearance: Appointment of Public Defender, bail
hearing/setting, possible entering of a plea.
Felony Omnibus Hearing: Determination of probable cause and arraignment of
defendant. If not guilty plea is entered, judge assignment is made,
pre-trial date is scheduled, first trial date is given, and prosecutor
will be assigned.
Arraignment: Appointment of counsel and arraignment of defendant. If not
guilty plea is entered, date is set for pre-trial, first trial date is
given, and prosecutor will be assigned.
See you there,
Court Support Working Group
Please check out:
http://coldsnaplegal.wordpress.com/
http://rnc08arrestees.wordpress.com/