a meeting between the judge and all attorneys to establish the issues and guidelines of a trial, or to attempt to conclude the matter before a trial.
A meeting before the trial, between the prosecutor and the defense attorney. During this meeting the attorneys may discuss the merits of the case, exchange discovery information, and possibly work out a plea agreement.
a meeting between the parties and/or their lawyers and a judge to settle procedural questions and define or narrow the issues to be tried; settlement of trial issues may also occur;
This hearing is to give both the Assistant State's Attorney and the defendant's attorney time to discuss the facts and the evidence in the case. It is also an opportunity for them to file any motions which they feel are necessary for their case. During the hearing, the defendant may change his/her pleas of not guilty to guilty.
A meeting between the parties or their respective counsel and a judge that takes place after the action is set down for trial. The purpose of the pre-trial conference is to canvas settlement prospects and to obtain a frank assessment of each party's relative strengths and weaknesses in the litigation. Pre-trial conferences are often effective in bringing the parties closer to resolution.
A meeting between the judge and the lawyers involved in a lawsuit to narrow the issues in the suit, agree on what will be presented at the trial, and make a final effort to settle the case without a trial.
A meeting between the defense attorney and the prosecutor to discuss the facts of the case, exchange discovery information, negotiate plea agreements, and set future hearing dates. The judge may get involved to discuss the case for purposes of settlement and scheduling future hearings.
A meeting in which attorneys for both sides meet the judge in advance of the trial to seek to clarify or narrow the issues.
A meeting between Crown and defence, in the presence of the trial judge to discuss the case prior to the commencement of the trial.