A(n) ________________ occurs when a lower-court judge (not the judge at initial appearance) views the evidence against the defendant to determine if there is enough probable cause to proceed to trial.

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A preliminary hearing is where a lower-court judge reviews the evidence against the defendant to determine if there is enough probable cause to proceed to trial. At the initial appearance, the judge informs the defendant of the charges and their rights. Arraignment is where the defendant enters a plea (guilty or not guilty), and bail setting is where the judge determines if the defendant can be released from custody prior to trial and if so, sets the amount of bail.

A(n) ________________ Occurs When a Lower-Court Judge (Not the Judge