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/