LAC 22:XV.715. Counsel's Duties at Preliminary Hearing

A. Where the client is entitled to a preliminary hearing, the attorney should take steps to see that the hearing is conducted in a timely fashion unless there are strategic reasons for not doing so. B. In preparing for the preliminary hearing, the attorney should become familiar with: 1. the elements of each of the offenses alleged; 2. the law of the jurisdiction for establishing probable cause; 3. factual information which is available concerning probable cause; and 4. the subpoena process for obtaining compulsory attendance of witnesses at preliminary hearing and the necessary steps to be taken in order to obtain a proper recordation of the proceedings.