(A) (1) A notice must be given at each bond hearing to the defendant both orally and in writing of his or her rights to a preliminary hearing. If the offense is not bailable, the notice shall be given him or her no later than would be required if the offense were bailable.
(2) The preliminary hearing will be held solely to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to warrant the defendant's detention and trial. (Circuit Court Rule No. 103 allows the defendant to inspect and copy certain information held by the prosecution, and vice versa.)
(B) A preliminary hearing request in writing must be received by the Clerk of Court of South Congaree within ten (10) days of the notice. An approved form is provided by the Court to the defendant giving the opportunity to request a preliminary hearing by filling out and signing the form, also returning it to the office of the Clerk of Court before filing time.
(C) If probable cause be found by the Municipal Judge, the defendant shall be bound over to the Court of General Sessions. If there lacks probable cause, the defendant shall be discharged. After concluding the hearing, the Municipal Judge shall transmit to Clerk of Court of Lexington County his or her findings together with all papers in the hearing.
(1985 Code, § 27-9)