When do I need to call pre trial services?

The Commissioner released me and told me to call Pre-Trial Services. The commissioner released you to the supervision of PreTrial Services. You must call with 24 business (M-F) hours to schedule your intake appointment. You should plan to spend 2 hours for your intake appointment and be prepared to submit to a monitored urinalysis.

What happens if I miss a pre-trial appointment?

Although your case manager will attempt to work with you to set appointments that will not interfere with your work schedule, ultimately you are responsible for making arrangements to meet your obligations to report to Pre-Trial. What happens if I miss an appointment? A missed appointment is a violation of the conditions of your release.

Can a case have more than one pre trial hearing?

There can be more than one pre-trial hearing in any given case. A trial, while perhaps the most complex of legal proceedings is the easiest to describe.

What should be included in a pre trial memorandum?

The Pre-Trial Memorandum is the primary document that the judge uses to prepare for your trial. It summarizes all of the legal and factual arguments and also lists all of the witnesses that you plan to have testify on your behalf.

Can a pretrial conference be held before a trial?

The conference is held before the actual trial judge or a magistrate (a judicial officer who possesses fewer judicial powers than a judge). A pretrial conference may be held prior to trial in both civil and criminal cases.

What happens at the first pre trial hearing?

Pre-trial hearings assist the judge in understanding the issues in the case. At the first pre-trial the judge will often establish basic expectations about how the case will proceed, and will set a schedule for the trial and other pre-trial matters.

Can a case be settled before it goes to trial?

If the parties agree that all or a portion of the debt is owed, then those specific issues are not in dispute and can be settled by agreement without going on to trial. A pretrial conference may be held for the following reasons: Settle the case before going to trial.

Do you need a lawyer for a pretrial hearing?

Pretrial hearings usually involve complex legal and procedural details. It’s in your best interests to hire a lawyer as soon as possible if you have a legal issue. That way, your attorney can represent you during any pretrial hearings, and during the actual trial itself. Pretrial procedure laws may differ from state to state.