{"id":1742,"date":"2022-03-14T16:38:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T20:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baronedefensefirm.com\/blog\/?p=1742"},"modified":"2026-02-20T17:12:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:12:14","slug":"what-is-a-probable-cause-conference-in-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baronedefensefirm.com\/blog\/what-is-a-probable-cause-conference-in-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Probable Cause Conference in Michigan?"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to Michigan’s Rules of Criminal Procedure<\/a>, a probable cause conference is a court hearing that precedes the preliminary examination<\/a>. Both hearings are part of what are more broadly referred to as your due process rights. Your attendance at a probable cause conference is mandatory. Both you and your attorney will usually receive the initial date for your probable cause conference at the arraignment.<\/p>\n

The probable cause conference is governed by Michigan Compiled Laws \u00a7 766.4 and Michigan Court Rule 6.108. The probable cause conference must be held not less than 7 days or more than 14 days after the date of the arraignment. The probable cause conference will take place at the district court having jurisdiction over the matter. However, district court jurisdiction is limited relative to felony cases in that district court judges do not have the authority to sentence a felony offender and do not have the authority to preside over trial on a felony matter.<\/p>\n

Generally, the purpose of a probable cause conference is to determine if the case can be resolved without going any further or if a preliminary examination is necessary before the case can proceed toward trial at the circuit court.<\/p>\n

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