Waiver of Preliminary Hearing | USA

File a waiver of a defendant's right to a preliminary hearing on criminal charges or parole violation with this free US District Courts form.

  • The form must be signed by the defendant and the defendant's attorney. The defendant acknowledges having been informed of his/her right to a preliminary hearing.
  • The Waiver can be filed in any District Court in the country by selecting the appropriate option in the pull-down menu.
  • Download the form directly from the USCourts.gov website by clicking the link.
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Last Updated: 04-September-2022
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