If you're in jail on a probation violation but are POSSIBLY pending charges in another county, how long can the other county wait to charge ...

Question

If you're in jail on a probation violation but are POSSIBLY pending charges in another county, how long can the other county wait to charge you?

Answer

Generally speaking, a charge needs to be filed within 3 years if its a felony and 2 years if its a misdemeanor, unless you've already been arrested for the offense, then it needs to be filed within 45 days.