A summary judgment hearing is held in a criminal case to determine whether there is probable cause to believe the defendant is the one who committed the crime.

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A summary judgment hearing is a procedure in civil cases where the court decides whether there are any genuine issues of material fact that need to be resolved at trial, or if the case can be decided on legal issues alone, without considering probable cause in criminal matters.

A Summary Judgment Hearing Is Held in a Criminal Case