how long does a court hearing last
He should plan on being there for between one and two hours-depending on how big the docket is and where his name appears on the docket. He should enter a plea of not guilty and will probably have an opportunity to speak with a defense attorney when the court is done with the entire morning calendar.It is possible that the prosecutor will have a plea offer to present to your friend at that time. Court hearings are usually very short.est Answer: If this is his first appearance, then he will need to wait for his name to be called and will be asked to enter a plea.