(law) a conference held before the trial begins to bring the parties together to outline discovery proceedings and to define the issues to be tried; more useful in civil than in criminal cases
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pretrial::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pretrial conference |
| Type of | conference, group discussion |
Examples of pretrial
pretrial
Some of the defendants have been in pretrial detention for as long as 16 months.
From the bloomberg.com
Rahn, who is suspended with pay, returns to court Dec. 3 for a pretrial hearing.
From the democratandchronicle.com
He has ruled out the possibility of a pretrial release for the two American men.
From the edition.cnn.com
The trial was moved from Huntsville because of extensive pretrial news coverage.
From the al.com
He is free on $40,000 bail and is due in court for a pretrial hearing on Friday.
From the ocregister.com
Thomas said he and Kilpatrick called pretrial services regarding the Texas trip.
From the freep.com
On Friday morning the judge approved the use of cameras in the pretrial hearing.
From the dailyherald.com
A judge is to meet with lawyers from both sides in a pretrial conference Friday.
From the stltoday.com
A pretrial hearing was set for April 24, says Superior Court rep Allan Parachini.
From the hecklerspray.com
- (law) a conference held before the trial begins to bring the parties together to outline discovery proceedings and to define the issues to be tried; more useful in civil than in criminal cases
- A preliminary trial held in advance of a court trial; Pertaining to a preliminary trial
- A meeting with the prosecutor scheduled after your arraignment in which you or your attorney attempt to resolve your case before going to trial.
- Those matters that occur before the start of the trial. There are several matters on which the court can and does decide, such as bail, challenges to the search and/or seizure of evidence, etc. ...
- The second hearing, in which the juvenile, his or her attorney, and the prosecutor can review discovery and discuss the case and the possible disposition.
- In a civil case, a conference with a judge or trial referee to discuss discovery and settlement. In a criminal case, a conference with the prosecutor, defense attorney and judge to discuss the case status and what will happen next.
