Difference between revisions of "Preliminary hearing"
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| − | A preliminary hearing, or preliminary examination, means a hearing by a judge to determine whether a person charged with a crime should be held for trial. (See also an [[arraignment]]). [[category:legal terms]] | + | A '''preliminary hearing''', or preliminary examination, means a hearing by a judge to determine whether a person charged with a crime should be held for trial. (See also an [[arraignment]]). [[category:legal terms]] |
Revision as of 22:08, March 11, 2008
A preliminary hearing, or preliminary examination, means a hearing by a judge to determine whether a person charged with a crime should be held for trial. (See also an arraignment).