IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
VS.
CASE NO.(S):
(Full Name of Defendant)
WAIVER OF PRELIMINARY HEARING
I understand that I am entitled to a preliminary hearing. I do understand that the purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine whether or not there is probable cause to believe that I committed a felony. I further understand that at a preliminary hearing, I would have the right to testify on my own behalf, that I would have a right to call witnesses to testify on my behalf and that I would also have a right to cross examine witnesses called by the State of West Virginia to testify against me.
With
Without the advice of counsel, I,
(defendant)
,
hereby waive my right to a preliminary hearing.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: By signing this form I understand that I give up my right to a preliminary hearing and that my case will be forwarded to the Circuit Court for further disposition.
DATE
DEFENDANT
DATE
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT
DATE
Mag. Crim. Rule 5 and 5.1 SCA-M317 / 2-05
MAGISTRATE
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