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title: "How long does a Bristol County criminal case take?"
description: "Misdemeanor District Court cases typically run 3 to 6 months from arrest to disposition. Felony District Court cases run 6 to 12 months. Superior Court felony cases run 12 to 24 months. Complex..."
url: https://massduiguy.com/faq-items/how-long-does-a-bristol-county-criminal-case-take/
date: 2026-07-01
modified: 2026-07-01
author: "Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns"
type: avada_faq
lang: en
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# How long does a Bristol County criminal case take?

Misdemeanor District Court cases typically run 3 to 6 months from arrest to disposition. Felony District Court cases run 6 to 12 months. Superior Court felony cases run 12 to 24 months. Complex trafficking or homicide cases can run 36 months or longer.