09-27-2011, 02:04 PM
I rarely join the conversation and like to lurk only. But I will at least put in my two cents worth regarding the local court system. The crime occured within the Sylvania Municipal Court jurisdiction. The defendant is arraigned and has a right to a preliminary hearing in the Municipal court. A county prosecutor handles the case and not the city prosecutor. A preliminary hearing determines if enough evidence exists to continue with the case. At this point the hearing is held, the defendant waives the hearing, or the prosecutor and attorney reach a deal.
If the Defendant waives his right to the prelimary hearing and or the hearing is held and the judge finds that enough evidence exists the case will be bound over to the Lucas County Common Pleas Court. The Judge assigned in Lucas County Common Pleas Court will review the bond again and appoint a new public defender should they believe the Defendant is in need.
I hope this helps for anyone interested!
If the Defendant waives his right to the prelimary hearing and or the hearing is held and the judge finds that enough evidence exists the case will be bound over to the Lucas County Common Pleas Court. The Judge assigned in Lucas County Common Pleas Court will review the bond again and appoint a new public defender should they believe the Defendant is in need.
I hope this helps for anyone interested!