What is Preliminary Hearing?
A magisterial hearing to determine if a person charged with a crime should be held for further prosecution before the state court system. If the prosecutor presents a prima facie case or an elemental case of proof against the accused, the magistrate will process the case to the county courts for further prosecution.
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