For a discussion of pre-trial conferences, see the below link: :
it depends on whether the trial is civil or criminal
A "pretrial" WHAT? A pre-trial HEARING - yes. A pre-trial CONFERENCE - no.
Pretrial Negotiation Conference
Pretrial negotiation conference
You are welcome to attend the conference.
At a pretrial conference.
Usually only if you are called as a witness.
Over 600 people attend the conference.
A mandatory pretrial conference is a meeting that is required to be held before the trial in order to outline the issues of a case and set timeframes for legal and procedural matters. Pretrial conferences are governed by rules of state and local courts, which can, and do, vary.
Discovery, pretrial conference, trial, pleadings, appeal
Pleadings, Discovery, Pretrial Conference, Trial, Appeal.