Committal Hearing ( Committal Proceedings) Flashcards
What stage is the committal hearing
Final and most important stage of the committal proceedings
What must the magistrate determine at the committal hearing?
Whether there is evidence of sufficient weight to support a conviction at trial
What is the hearing conducted in accordance with?
Rules of evidence and procedure
Who presents the case first? Then who follows
Prosecution first, then accused
What happens if the magistrate finds there is evidence of sufficient weight to support a conviction at trial
Accused is committed to stand trial and released on bail or remand
What forms the depositions?
The evidence collected during the committal proceedings
Where can all the evidence gathered by witnesses be used
In court
What happens if the magistrate decides there is insufficient evidence established
The accused is discharged and allowed to go free
