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 trial, moved from Modesto to Redwood City because of overwhelming pretrial publicity, pitted well-heeled L.A. defense lawyer Mark Geragos against Stanislaus County prosecutors, two of whom remain on the case.
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Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
The judge also told Banuelos that the pretrial detention order was due to a magistrate judge's determination that Banuelos poses a risk to the safety of the community or a flight risk.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 20 May 2024
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Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
The judge also told Banuelos that the pretrial detention order was due to a magistrate judge's determination that Banuelos poses a risk to the safety of the community or a flight risk.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 20 May 2024
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“Pretrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretrial. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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