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What happens if I am arrested in the City of Buffalo?

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If you are arrested in the city of Buffalo you will be transported to Central Booking at 121 West Eagle Street for processing. At this time you may be allowed a telephone call to a friend, family member, or lawyer. You will stay in central booking or “city lockup” until you are arraigned before a judge. Arraignments occur 365 days a year. There are morning and afternoon arraignments every weekday and morning arraignments Saturday and Sunday.