What is a calendar court date??

Assuming that the names are different in GA, but that the intent is the same as here in NJ, criminal cases are frequently given a preliminary date to ensure that the defendant is properly notified of the proceedings and has both a lawyer and the discovery in the case prior to the actual appearance before the Court. In most preliminary date proceedings here in NJ, the judge is not on the bench during the preliminary proceedings, and the entire preliminary date can often be waived by the lawyer entering a formal appearance with the Court. Discuss this with your lawyer to see if this situation is similar to the one in your case. Good luck.

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A Calendar court date or sometimes referred to as Calendar Call is the date typically after your Arraignment when the court will put your case on the trial calendar. To be put more simply, it is the day the court decides when your trial should be scheduled. If you don't have an attorney, some judges are lenient in giving you an extension and putting your case off to another Calendar Call to obtain one, however, others are very strict with their calendar and will schedule a trial date for you insisting that you find counsel by that date or you will have to represent yourself.

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