preliminary hearing

Translations
предварительное слушание
The judge scheduled a preliminary hearing for next week.
Судья назначил предварительное слушание на следующую неделю.
Definitions
A preliminary hearing is a legal proceeding held to determine whether there is enough evidence to charge a defendant with a crime and proceed to trial. It typically occurs after an arrest and before the trial, allowing the judge to assess the strength of the prosecution's case.
Words
preliminary

adjective
предварительный
hearing

noun
слушание