On: "I have preliminary examination on the 6th and a trial readiness on 5 thbut judge said my presence isn’t dessert for the 5th"

Depends: Confirm in writing before skipping the 5th, and attend on the 6th

The judge likely said your presence is 'not required' for trial readiness on the 5th, which is common when counsel appears. However, verbal remarks can be misrecorded, risking a bench warrant if you miss court without formal excusal. Contact your defense attorney or the court clerk immediately to confirm the minute order, and plan to attend the 6th in person.

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Experts agree you must attend the 6th, but urge written confirmation before skipping the 5th.

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Where they agree

✓You must attend the preliminary examination on the 6th in person as scheduled.

✓The judge likely meant your presence is 'not required' for the 5th readiness conference.

✓A failure to appear can trigger a bench warrant if an excusal is not documented.

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GPT-5.6 Terra

Lens · Judicial instruction

Claude Sonnet 5.5

Lens · Record verification

Gemini 3.8 Flash

Lens · Legal risk management

Confirm with your defense lawyer immediately, and plan to attend the 5th unless advised not to.

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Why would a judge say this

A trial readiness conference is almost entirely an administrative check-in between the attorneys and the court. The lawyers are simply telling the judge whether witness subpoenas were served, if negotiations are ongoing, or if everyone is truly prepared to move forward with the preliminary hearing the following day. Because no evidence is being heard and no substantive rulings are being made, your presence is legally and practically unnecessary so long as your defense attorney is standing in for you. Judges routinely excuse defendants from these quick calendar calls to keep crowded dockets moving and spare you an unnecessary trip to court, saving the required in-person appearance for the actual preliminary examination on the 6th.

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