"Calendar Call" Procedures

[NeedHelp85]

I got a notice in the mail for a crime commited in another state that I need to appear in court in a few months. I thought the notice was for the trail but called the court and apparantly it's for a "calendar call".

I was told that is where you are offered a plea bargain or say if you want to go to trail.
Can you guys give me a little more detailed rundown of how this day in court works?

My lawyer expressed that he will try and get it to where I don't have to show myself as it's across the country and I don't really have $500+ to spend on going there for a couple of days.
Is that something pretty common or pretty rare that the lawyer can stand in for you on this day in court?


One last question...might be a dumb one but I'm paranoid about this. Can the judge, on "calendar day" revoke the bond and place you back in jail until further proceedings or is my imagination going completely off track here?

[Mr. Knowitall]

Can you guys give me a little more detailed rundown of how this day in court works?

It sounds like you have the gist of it; your lawyer should be able to answer any specific questions.

Is that something pretty common or pretty rare that the lawyer can stand in for you on this day in court?

It depends upon the state, the charge, and county policy. Most courts would want you present, as you can't enter a guilty plea (e.g., after accepting a plea bargain) unless you are present in court.

Can the judge, on "calendar day" revoke the bond and place you back in jail until further proceedings or is my imagination going completely off track here?

If you don't appear in court as ordered, the court could revoke your bond and issue a bench warrant. Beyond that, it's very unlikely.

[NeedHelp85]

If you don't appear in court as ordered, the court could revoke your bond and issue a bench warrant. Beyond that, it's very unlikely.

What am I really interested in is...

If the judge looks into the findings (new evidence that wasn't knows at the time of arrest/bond set) and sees that it was more then just a "simple" shoplifting case (as in, very planned, multiple stores hit) can he and might he say "What is this guy doing out on the streets? This is a major offense...he needs to stay in jail until the court date."

Is that something that is virtually not going to happen or is it something not totally unheard of?