South Carolina Harwell Standing Order Requests for Continuances Criminal Pretrial Conferences are court hearings in which a judge and lawyers from both sides of a criminal case discuss the case before it goes to trial. This process helps to ensure a fair trial by allowing the lawyers to discuss any issues or potential problems that may arise during the trial. The Harwell Standing Order is a set of rules that must be followed during the pretrial conferences. These rules apply to all criminal cases in South Carolina and include: scheduling of conferences, deadlines for filing motions, and the disclosure of information between the parties. There are two types of Harwell Standing Order Requests for Continuances Criminal Pretrial Conferences: Scheduled Conferences and Unscheduled Conferences. Scheduled Conferences are held before the trial date and involve the judge and lawyers from both sides. Unscheduled Conferences are held during the trial and involve only the judge. Both types of conferences are designed to ensure a fair trial and help to resolve any disputes between the parties.