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What is a pre-trial hearing
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A: A pre-trial hearing where the judge decides whether to issue an arrest warrant against a defendant on a criminal charge. These hearings are typically held for non-violent crimes such as theft or forgery.
If the accused fails to appear in court, the judge will automatically issue the arrest warrant for the accused. The accused has the right to be represented by a lawyer, to ask the court not to issue the arrest warrant, to question witnesses and to present evidence.
A: It sounds like a warrant hearing. In Georgia, anyone can apply for an arrest warrant to the district court and a hearing will be convened within 30 days. At this hearing, the person who introduced the arrest warrant must convince a judge that one or more crimes have been committed. The judge decides what to do next…
If you are the target of an arrest warrant, you should contact a local attorney who knows your jurisdiction.
Much luck!
Josch
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