To establish uniformity in the amounts of bail required, many jurisdictions use:

A warrant issued by the judge during a trial.

Whether or not a continuance is granted is based on:

A plea of nolo contendere means that the defendant does not contest the charge.

The right of discovery permits the opposite side to inspect the evidence held by the opposition.

In most jurisdictions, a defendant, upon showing a good cause, may withdraw a guilty plea and enter a not guilty plea or one of the other pleas at any time before the pronouncement of sentence.

Bail may be forfeited if the defendant does not appear as promised.

An attorney appointed by a judge to be available to consult with the defendant in cases where the defendant represents himself or herself.

The right of pretrial discovery may come into being by:

It has been held that a negotiated plea should be related to the crime charged in the: