In cases were a child is alleged to be Delinquent, Unruly, Dependent, Neglected or Abused, the Court schedules these matters for initial hearing within ten days following the filing of a complaint. If a child is alleged to be Dependent, Neglected or Abused, a preliminary conference is scheduled before a Magistrate.

A pre-hearing conference is the first step in your appeal process. You and your attorney (if you have retained one), the attorney for the Agency, and the Hearing Officer will be present at your pre-hearing conference. The issues in your appeal will be discussed, as well as any other procedural steps. Please be advised that no testimony is taken at a pre-hearing conference; therefore, you do not need to bring any witnesses. See similar questions...

This court procedure is the first step in a criminal case. A preliminary hearing is the right of the person charged with the crime. It is their chance to hear the evidence that the state has against them. A judge also decides if there is enough probable cause to charge defendant with the crime they are accused of committing. See similar questions...

A Preliminary Conference is typically the initial Court conference in a divorce action. The purpose is for the attorneys to speak with the Court in an effort to resolve any pressing or immediate issues and to discuss the case with the Court. The attorneys and the Court will seek to narrow the issues and to see exactly what issues can be resolved and what issues can be resolved and what issues are being contested. See similar questions...

The pre-bid/pre-proposal conference is a meeting held prior to the bid/proposal due date to discuss the specific Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) document. This meeting gives vendors the opportunity to ask questions and to request clarifications prior to submitting their bid/proposal. While pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences are not usually mandatory, vendors are strongly urged to attend. See similar questions...

If you cannot personally attend your pre-hearing conference, you may ask the Board to allow you to appear by telephone. It is your responsibility to provide a reliable telephone number where you can be reached. See similar questions...

No testimony is taken at a pre-hearing conference; therefore, there is no need for you to bring witnesses. The purpose of the pre-hearing conference is to discuss the issue(s) of the case and to discuss procedures of the Personnel Board. Agencies will sometimes challenge the Personnel Board's jurisdiction to consider an appeal by filing a Motion to Dismiss. This does not mean your appeal has been dismissed, and you will be given a chance to respond in writing to this motion. See similar questions...

This hearing type is the first setting of an infraction citation when the defendant has requested court. The officer and/or witnesses will not be present. A hearing officer presides over the court and based on the defendants driving record may offer the defendant the opportunity to plead no contest or nolo contendere and receive a reduced penalty. See similar questions...

A Pre-Hearing Conference is a telephone meeting with the Presiding Officer (Judge) and all the parties (and their attorneys if they have attorneys) to discuss the case, set the hearing schedule, and determine the issues raised by the appeal. The Pre-Hearing Conference is also a good time to discuss possible settlement options and for you to ask the Presiding Officer any questions about the appeal process. Usually, the Presiding Officer will call you and the other parties. See similar questions...

Every person who is charged by warrant is entitled to a preliminary hearing. If a person remains in jail, he or she is entitled to a preliminary hearing usually within 10 days of arrest. If a person is released from jail on bond, he or she is entitled to a preliminary hearing usually within 15 days of arrest. A preliminary hearing is an examination of the charge against the accused. See similar questions...

If the judge determines at the preliminary hearing that there are sufficient facts to believe that you committed the crime, you will be bound over to Superior Court (note that many counties have consolidated their municipal courts into one superior court). Once in Superior Court, you will be arraigned on the Information (felony complaint), which will be filed by the District Attorney's office. See similar questions...

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE is the same as DIVORCE. This is a legal process where a marriage is dissolved or terminated. A final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage terminates the marriage, determines rights to property and obligations for debts between the parties, resolves issues of child custody, visitation, support and spousal support. Once the marriage is dissolved, the parties may remarry. Divorce in California is 'no-fault' and does not require the consent of the other party. See similar questions...

If you have a conflict on the date or time of the Pre-Hearing Conference, you should contact the other parties to see if they will agree to reschedule it. If they agree, you should then contact the Board?s Hearing Coordinator by telephone to request the Presiding Officer to change the Pre-Hearing Conference date. Usually, the Presiding Officer will agree, and a new date for the conference will be established. The parties will then receive a letter confirming the new date. See similar questions...