pretrial
adjective
pre·tri·al
ˌprē-ˈtrī(-ə)l 
variants
or pre-trial
: occurring or existing before a trial
a pretrial hearing
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The man accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be allowed to wear civilian clothing during pretrial hearings, a Utah judge ruled on Monday.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
Iryna’s Law, House Bill 307, will seek to modify the law relating to pretrial release conditions, particularly for people who have been charged with a violent offense.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The attorneys say that right extends beyond jury trials to any public court appearance, including pretrial hearings, given the constant livestreaming and online sharing of court footage.
—Stepheny Price , Melissa Chrise, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
On July 8, Gill entered a pretrial diversion agreement in Greenwood City Court after he was charged for a fifth time with driving while suspended.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
Iryna’s Law, House Bill 307, will seek to modify the law relating to pretrial release conditions, particularly for people who have been charged with a violent offense.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The attorneys say that right extends beyond jury trials to any public court appearance, including pretrial hearings, given the constant livestreaming and online sharing of court footage.
—Stepheny Price , Melissa Chrise, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
On July 8, Gill entered a pretrial diversion agreement in Greenwood City Court after he was charged for a fifth time with driving while suspended.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Pretrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretrial. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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