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If they have already been arraigned there is no statutory time limit for the next step except for the "speedy trial" rule, and many (most?) defense attorneys routinely waive this time limit in order to better prepare their cases.
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What does waiver of preliminary hearing mean?
A waiver of preliminary hearing means that it has been decided, or agreed, that no preliminary hearing is needed and so none will be held.
Can a preliminary hearing be held without the defendant?
Yes. Grand Jury.
Which type of court procedure is sometimes called a probable cause hearing?
The preliminary hearing
Is the plaintiff required to be at a preliminary hearing?
Only if it is made mandatory by the court.
At the the preliminary violation of probation hearing does the probationer appeal the court order?
false
Can a preliminary hearing be held without the person that was arrested?
No. The person that has been arrested must be present.
If a defendant is arrested in a jurisdiction that doesn't require a grand jury indictment a court will then conduct a what?
A 'preliminary hearing.' aka. a probable cause hearing.
A preliminary hearing is used to decide whether?
The preliminary hearing is used to decide whether or not a crime has been committed. During the preliminary hearing, the court will decide whether or not to pursue charges.
Is a bail hearing the same as a preliminary hearing?
Yes and No, A preliminary hearing is when you have a court date and the judge ask you would you like to hire a lawyer on your own or be appointed one by the court and the judge will set another court date and give you time to talk to the appointed lawyer or hire your own lawyer but you can get a a bond if you don,t have one when you go to your preliminary hearing, but if you are denied a bond that's when you have to get the appointed lawyer or your hired lawyer to set you a date for a bail hearing and that takes like 48 to 72 hours depending on your lawyer to get another court date to try to see can a bond be posted.
Can a defendant have a copy of his preliminary hearing transcripts?
Yes, a defendant can get a copy of his preliminary hearing transcripts.
When can you request a preliminary hearing?
You don't have to request one, they are a normal part of the routine court procedures leading to trial.
Phases of how a criminal case moves through the court system beginning with an investigation phase and ending in the sentencing phase?
Investigation > Arrest > Booking > Arraignment > Bond hearing (note: sometimes the arraignment and bond hearing are held simultaneously) > Preliminary hearing(s) > Jury Selection > Trial > Jury Deliberation > Verdict > Sentencing.
