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Rule 16 - 22Rule 16: Pre-trialPre-trial

Setting of Pre-trial ConferrenceIt shall be set thirty days AFTER ARRAIGNMENT

NOTE: if warranted, preliminary conferrence is to be set at least 3 days prior to pre-trial

Preliminary conferrence - purooses for such is found in the book, refer to page 267

Take note of the pre-trial duties of the judgeManner of QuestioningAll questions or statements must be directed to the courtAgreements/AdmissionsAll of which were entered during the pre-trial conferrence shall be reduced in writing and SIGNED BY THE ACCUSED AND COUNSEL

NOTE: these matters must be approved by the court, those found in section 1 of Rule 118 of the Rules of CourtPre-trial in Civil & Criminal CasesIn civil cases:Pre-trial in Civil & Criminal CasesIn criminal cases:Rule 17: TrialHe court shall conduct continuous trial which shall not exceed three months (this in criminal cases. In civil cases it shall not exceed two months)Presentation of testimonyTestimony is presented in the form of judicial affidavits, thereafter the opposing party is allowed to cross-examine the witness based on the content of the affidavits.

Refer to p. 267 again on your book.