Pretrial Hearing
/ˈpriːˌtreɪəl ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A court proceeding before trial to address preliminary matters such as evidence admissibility, plea discussions, and procedural issues.
The judge scheduled a pretrial hearing to resolve contested motions before the trial began.
Forms
- pretrial hearings
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Commentary
Pretrial hearings play a critical role in streamlining trials by resolving procedural disputes and encouraging settlements.
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