Indiana § 35-33-7-3.5 - Conformity of initial hearing to summons; probable cause
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§ 35-33-7-3.5. Conformity of initial hearing to summons; probable cause
Sec. 3.5. The initial hearing of a person issued a:
(1) summons; or
(2) summons and promise to appear;
must take place according to the terms of the summons. At such an initial hearing, a determination of probable cause is not required unless the prosecuting attorney requests on the record that the person be held in custody before his trial.
As added by P.L.320-1983, SEC.9.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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