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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the preliminary hearing document in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the 'COUNTY OF' and 'CITY OF' fields at the top of the form. This information is essential for identifying the jurisdiction.
  3. In the case number section, enter the assigned case number for easy reference during proceedings.
  4. Next, specify the defendant's name in the designated area. Ensure accuracy as this is critical for legal documentation.
  5. Indicate the crime charged against the defendant in the appropriate field. This should match what is stated in the warrant.
  6. Fill in the date of the preliminary hearing and time (a.m. or p.m.) to ensure all parties are informed of when to appear.
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Most often, the defendant is held to answer (or bound over) for trial on the original charge.
For example, a defendant has been arrested for grand theft. At the preliminary hearing, the prosecution introduces evidence showing that the defendant was present in the area where the crime occurred and that the value of the stolen item meets the statutory definition for grand theft.
What Are Some Possible Outcomes From a Preliminary Hearing? Reducing or dismissing charges. The court can decide to reduce or dismiss one or more charges being brought against you as a result of a lack of evidence in the case. Send the charges on. Review and reduce bond requirements.
The preliminary hearing is like a mini-trial. The prosecution will call witnesses and introduce evidence, and the defense can cross-examine witnesses.
The purpose of a preliminary hearing is for a judge to decide if there is enough evidence for the case to move forward. It is not to decide if someone is guilty. At a preliminary hearing, the prosecution presents the main evidence that supports the charges they filed.

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