Purposes Of Committal Proceeding

Question 1

Sufficient weight to support a conviction by a jury at trial

Answer 1

Determining whether a prima facie case exists

Question 2

Ensure a fair trial

Answer 2

Ensuring the prosecutions case against the accused is adequately disclosed

Question 3

Clarify the issues

Answer 3

Avoids taking matter to trial with flimsy evidence, thus saving time of higher courts

Question 4

Determine how the accused proposed to plead

Answer 4

To plead guilty or not guilty