A Hearing is a legal proceeding held before a judge or other legal authority. The hearing legal action type will act as a container for one or more hearings to be conducted. Functions to be implemented include the ability to capture the details of a scheduled hearing, changes to the hearing and decisions around the hearing.

Example

Crystal Jones was no longer attending high school, but frequently would visit her friends in the smoking section during breaks, as she lived nearby. Professors reported this information to the school Principle and the police were called. Crystal took flight with the police officer in pursuit on foot. Before long the officer was able to apprehend Crystal, explain the charge and her rights, and detain her. She was brought back to the station where she consented to a search by a female officer and a sizable amount of marijuana was seized. As she demonstrated that she was a potential flight risk, she was detained pending a Bail Court Hearing within 24 hours. At Crystal's court appearance, both Prosecution and Defense Counsels presented pertinent evidence and information related to Crystal and the incident. A Judicial Interim Release (bail) Hearing was held because Crystal had been detained. The court supported the decision to continue with secure detention during court proceedings.