Custody & Remand Hearings

When the police arrest someone, they must produce the person before a magistrate within 24 hours. At this hearing, the police usually ask for remand — meaning they want the court to allow them to keep the accused in police custody for questioning. This is called police remand or PC remand.

Having a lawyer present at the remand hearing is very important. A lawyer can challenge the remand, protect the accused from illegal custody, and make sure the court knows the accused’s rights.

What Happens at Remand?

When the accused is brought before the magistrate, the police explain why they want remand. The magistrate can either grant police custody (PC remand) or send the accused to judicial custody (JC remand / jail). The lawyer for the accused can oppose remand and ask for bail at this stage.

Why Is a Lawyer Important at Remand?

• To stop the police from keeping the accused in unlawful custody
• To challenge the remand and ask for bail at the earliest stage
• To ensure the accused is not mistreated while in custody
• To file for medical examination if there are signs of police misconduct
• To start the bail process immediately from day one

What We Do

Advocate Arvind Kumar can be available for remand hearings in Patna and nearby courts. We act fast. As soon as a family contacts us after an arrest, we take action. We appear at the magistrate court, oppose the remand, and file for bail immediately.

Do not wait. Contact us the moment someone you know is arrested. Every hour matters in custody cases.