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AO 468

Waiver of a Preliminary Hearing

Federal · United States Courts · Effective January 1, 2009

This form is used when a person who has been charged with a crime agrees to give up their right to a preliminary hearing. It is a written agreement stating that the person understands their right to the hearing but chooses to waive it.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used by a defendant who has been charged with an offense in a criminal complaint or charged with violating probation. A magistrate judge has informed the defendant about their right to a preliminary hearing.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a waiver that lets you give up your right to a preliminary hearing in a criminal case. You must understand that you are giving up this right by signing it.
Who fills out this form?
The form requires the defendant to sign it, and it also asks for the signature and contact information of the defendant's attorney.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2009.

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