1. A. Where the client is entitled to a preliminary hearing, the attorney should take steps to see that the hearing is conducted in a timely fashion unless there are strategic reasons for not doing so.

2. B. In preparing for the preliminary hearing, the attorney should become familiar with:

   1. 1. the elements of each of the offenses alleged;
   2. 2. the law of the jurisdiction for establishing probable cause;
   3. 3. factual information which is available concerning probable cause; and
   4. 4. the subpoena process for obtaining compulsory attendance of witnesses at preliminary hearing and the necessary steps to be taken in order to obtain a proper recordation of the proceedings.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:142, 147and 148.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Public Defender Board, LR 35:666 (April 2009).