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

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

Answer: (D)

Notifying counsel of a pre-trial hearing must follow formal service rules that ensure delivery is verifiable and timely. In practice, the valid ways to give notice include announcing the hearing in open court, personally serving the attorney, or mailing notice with the required lead time (for example, at least six days prior). Each method provides a reliable record of notice and a clear deadline for responses. Email is not generally recognized as a valid service method unless the rules specifically authorize electronic service or there is a separate agreement between the parties. Without that authorization, email can fail to prove delivery or establish a definite notice date, so it’s not an acceptable method in this context.