Nebraska sophomore Maurice Washington’s next court appearance in California will be held after the start of the regular season, the running back learned during a court appearance Thursday.

Washington is scheduled to appear in Santa Clara County Superior Court on Sept. 3, according to Benjamin Rada, the public affairs liaison for the court. That falls during the week after Nebraska’s Aug. 31 season-opener against South Alabama and just before the Huskers' road game against Colorado.

Rada described Washinton's next appearance as a 'preliminary examination setting' to be held at 9 a.m. in California on that September date. The case against Washington was first filed in the courts on Feb. 13.

Washington is facing two charges for allegedly sending a 10-second video of a 15-year-old girl performing oral sex — his former girlfriend – to the girl in March 2018. Washington did not record the video, nor was he involved with the sex act. He is charged with possession of a video of a person under 18 engaging in or simulating sexual conduct and a misdemeanor charge of sharing the video without consent.

After the initial charge in February, Washington has appeared in California court four times since.

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost was asked about Washington’s status for fall camp, which is slated to begin Aug. 2 in Lincoln. Frost declined to get into hypotheticals, but said that Washington would likely be able to participate.

“I don't think camp is gonna be an issue,” Frost said. “He's already been doing some (during) spring ball and working out with our team. So I don't think any decision would have to be made because of his legal issues being unresolved until the first game.”

Washington also made headlines this summer in early June when he was cited for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and released. No marijuana was found by police, but Washington was found in possession of a pipe which had marijuana residue in it. Washington was one of several Huskers this summer to be cited for marijuana offenses.

The new court date, though, raises questions about Washington’s availability while the legal process is ongoing. Washington is Nebraska’s leading returning running back from 2018, and finished third last season on the team in receptions, making 24 catches for 221 yards and one touchdown. Washington also served as one of Nebraska’s primary kick returners.

Washington was a limited participant during spring ball, but Frost said they will let the legal process play out before making and decisions about Washington’s future with the program.

“We’re going to wait to see how it all turns out with Maurice,” Frost said of the court case in California. “And he’s been doing a pretty good job in the weight room and with the team, but we won’t make any decisions on status or anything until we know that his legal problems are over, and I don’t want to guess on which way we’ll land depending on what happens.”