Court dates can be a long time after the initial arrest. Some people have been held months to years in pre-court jail, even after they've been cleared of any wr

Court dates can be a long time after the initial arrest. Some people have been held months to years in pre-court jail, even after they've been cleared of any wrong doing, because they can't afford the release fee. But even a few days could lose you your job, your kids if you're a single parent, your car or housing if you miss a payment, etc.