Which of the following is NOT a listed method to notify a defendant's attorney of a pre-trial hearing?

• A. By Email
• B. In Open Court
• C. By Personal Service On The Attorney
• D. By Mail At Least Six Days Prior To The Date Set For The Hearing

Answer: (A)

Notifying a defendant’s attorney through formal pre-trial procedures relies on methods that produce a verifiable record and ensure actual receipt. The recognized options are personal service on the attorney, mailing the notice at least six days before the hearing, or announcing the hearing in open court so all parties are aware. These approaches create a clear, trackable trail and reduce the risk of someone missing the notice. Email, while convenient, isn’t typically listed as a proper notice method because it can fail to prove delivery, depend on the recipient’s access to that address, and isn’t guaranteed to be timely or secure unless electronic service rules specifically authorize it. Therefore, email is not a listed method for notifying a defendant’s attorney of a pre-trial hearing.