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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However, the court ordered Bibler to be released under special conditions and pretrial supervision, according to Kane County court records.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Three months later, all weapons charges were dropped after Jones agreed to serve one year of pretrial probation and perform 48 hours of community service.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The pretrial services unit that assesses risk of release had recommended that Goins go free with conditions, and later that month, Hartig ordered Goins' tether removed.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Her pretrial release conditions also prevent her from posting on social media until further court order.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Three months later, all weapons charges were dropped after Jones agreed to serve one year of pretrial probation and perform 48 hours of community service.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The pretrial services unit that assesses risk of release had recommended that Goins go free with conditions, and later that month, Hartig ordered Goins' tether removed.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Her pretrial release conditions also prevent her from posting on social media until further court order.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Pretrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretrial. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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