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What is Magistrate Court?

This is the time where the suspect is brought before the judge and either pleads guilty to the charges or may request to speak with an attorney.  If the plea is guilty, a sentencing will either take place at that time or will be scheduled for a later time. If the plea is not guilty, a dispositional conference will be scheduled in Misdemeanor cases.  If the crime is a felony, no plea will be taken in Magistrate court and a Preliminary Hearing will automatically be scheduled.

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