Author Question: Which of the following statements is correct regarding the authority of the magistrate at the ... (Read 25 times)

debasdf · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the authority of the magistrate at the preliminary hearing?

A) The magistrate has subpoena power at the hearing.
B) The magistrate has investigative power at the hearing.
C) The magistrate has the primary duty of determining if the accused is guilty.
D) The magistrate has the primary duty of determining if there is probable cause to hold the accused over for
trial.

Question 2

If the magistrate determines that the evidence presented establishes probable cause that the defendant committed the crime charged, the magistrate:

A) orders the defendant to appear before a grand jury.
B) orders that the defendant be released from custody.
C) binds the defendant over for trial.
D) dismisses the charges.