A "pretrial" WHAT? A pre-trial HEARING - yes. A pre-trial CONFERENCE - no.
Pretrial negotiation conference
Pretrial Negotiation Conference
Usually only if you are called as a witness.
At a pretrial conference.
For a discussion of pre-trial conferences, see the below link: :
it depends on whether the trial is civil or criminal
A mandatory pretrial is a court hearing that defendants are required to attend before their trial. During this hearing, important issues such as bail, plea negotiations, and case scheduling are typically discussed. It is a formal process to ensure that the case is moving forward in an organized manner.
Discovery, pretrial conference, trial, pleadings, appeal
Pleadings, Discovery, Pretrial Conference, Trial, Appeal.
Yes.
The same as for ANY trial or hearing. It is a planning conference where the opposing attorneys meet with the judge and lay out the outlines of their cases so that an estimate may be made of the court time that will be necessary to conduct the case. Neither the plaintiff nor the respondent need to be present as no legal matters will be discussed.