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Pre-Trial Conference

After a defendant is arraigned, the case is usually scheduled for conference. At the conference is when the defense attorney will speak to the prosecutor about the case. Although an attorney may contact the Assistant District Attorney prior to the conference date to discuss the case, it is common for criminal cases, particularly misdemean resolved on the first or second conference date. Other cases will be adjourned for a number of reasons including failing to reach an agreement, for the prosecutor to perform an investigation, for the prosecutor to speak to a complainant, for the prosecutor to determine restitution, for a defendant to obtain a drug or alcohol evaluation, as well as for a defendant to attend and complete counseling or a specific program. Cases that are not able to be resolved at the conference stage will eventually be set for hearings and or trial unless dismissed pursuant to a motion filed with the court.