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    Question "As Soon As Practicable" - Legal Definition

    What is the legal definition of "as soon as practicable" and what does this mean in the real world in regards to the time frame that an officer has to submit a ticket to the court after writing a ticket?

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    Default Re: "as Soon As Practicable" Legal Definition

    Generally, traffic tickets have to be filed within a year after they are given.

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    Default Re: "as Soon As Practicable" Legal Definition

    All depends on where you live. In WA it's 5 days.

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    Default Re: "as Soon As Practicable" Legal Definition

    I think California is 6 business days but I'm not sure; I know that's close.

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    Default Re: "As Soon As Practicable" - Legal Definition

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    What is the legal definition of "as soon as practicable" and what does this mean in the real world in regards to the time frame that an officer has to submit a ticket to the court after writing a ticket?

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    -Mark
    It would help to know the state in question.

    - Carl

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    Default Re: "As Soon As Practicable" - Legal Definition

    Sorry. I'm in Southern California, Riverside court specifically.

    -Mark

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    Sorry. I'm in Southern California, Riverside court specifically.

    -Mark
    I don't believe this has been laid into concrete.

    But, you still have your court date - don't miss it. You might also have speedy trial issues if they fail to file the citation in an appropriate time frame.

    - Carl

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    Default Re: "As Soon As Practicable" - Legal Definition

    How long in OHio for officers report. Went to court for ticket, no officer there, masterigate told son to deny charges. Over two weeks later got undated copy from prosecuter of officers report that case was going back to court. Was told when I called State Highway partol before going to court that there was no report because there was no accident. I'm confused. Need advise fast.

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    Default Re: "As Soon As Practicable" - Legal Definition

    Anyone know anything about this?

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    Default Re: "As Soon As Practicable" - Legal Definition

    You need to post in your own thread.

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