In a last minute motion, Joseph Kralicek waived his right to a preliminary hearing.

That court appearance was scheduled for Nov. 7, but the former Tulsa Emergency Management Director had a District Court Arraignment the day before.

The district attorney's office told 2 News because the judge and the defense attorney were in the courthouse on Nov. 6, they decided to waive the hearing a day early because everyone was available. They also said it was waived so Kralicek would not have to appear in court.

According to the Department of Justice, a preliminary hearing is effectively a mini-trial. At that point, the prosecution has to prove there is enough evidence to charge the defendant.

If a judge decided witness testimony or any evidence indicates, a jury trial date would be set.

However,

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