Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

How can i get a written copy of everything that was said at a preliminary hearing. By this im pertaining to the questions asked by the D.A. and P.D as well as the responses gave my the witnesses.


Asked on 3/14/14, 11:41 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

Your lawyer will get a copy of the transcript of the proceedings.

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Answered on 3/14/14, 4:37 pm
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

Every time a defendant is "held to answer" after preliminary hearing, the court reporter prepares a transcript of the proceedings. Your attorney will get that at the arraignment on the information.

Alternatively, you can contact the court reporter directly and request a copy. You'll have to pay for that one though.

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Answered on 3/14/14, 7:17 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

By paying your lawyer the amount necessary to buy the reporter's transcript, assuming there was a reporter.

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Answered on 3/15/14, 4:20 pm


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