preliminary hearing
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From 408 U.S. 471 - Morrissey v. Brewer · 1972Most cited · 18,975 citing opinions
Such an inquiry should be seen as in the nature of a 'preliminary hearing' to determine whether there is probable cause or reasonable ground to believe that the arrested parolee has committed acts that would constitute a violation of parole conditions.