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1. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU GET ARRESTED? A brief guide for people who are arrested at protests. -WRITTEN BY NYS LAWYERS-

2. Most people arrested for protesting are released with a Summons or Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT), but some are being held for arraignment.  Here's what that means...

3. YOU MIGHT GET A...Summons. The quickest processing option, currently taking ~2-8 hours from time of arrest.  You will be released with a pink ticket directing you to show up to summons court at a future date.

4. YOU MIGHT GET A...Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT). This processing currently takes ~2-10 hours from time of arrest.  You may be fingerprinted if you're charged with a misdemeanor, but it's not legal to fingerprint people arrested for low-level "noncriminal offenses.  You will be released with a white ticket requiring you to appear in criminal court at a future date.

5. YOU MIGHT BE HELD FOR...Arraignment.  You're held until you see a judge. This happens for charges ineligible for DAT release, when police have discretion to give you a DAT but choose not to, if you don't have an ID on you, or if you have an open warrant.  You'll be processed and may be fingerprinted and brought to a courthouse.  This process is currently taking up to 3 days after arrest. You will be represented by a public defender who will talk to you before you see the judge.

6. (Phone Numbers) Contact a lawyer before your court date. Be honest with your lawyer: anything you say is protected by attorney-client confidentiality.