263. Pre-trial hearings in magistrates' courts: general rules.

A magistrates' court must conduct a preparation for trial hearing unless:

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    (1)ÌýÌýÌýÌý the defendant indicates1 an intention to plead guilty2; or

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    (2)ÌýÌýÌýÌý the defendant has served a written notice of a guilty plea3 or the case is tried4 by a single justice5.

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