Which of the following statements is correct regarding the authority of the magistrate at the preliminary hearing?

A) The magistrate has subpoena power at the hearing.
B) The magistrate has investigative power at the hearing.
C) The magistrate has the primary duty of determining if the accused is guilty.
D) The magistrate has the primary duty of determining if there is probable cause to hold the accused over for
trial.


Answer: D

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