1. The pre-trial meeting is only a preparatory procedure for the trial, not a formal trial procedure. If the defendant does not participate, it will not affect the exercise of his litigation rights; Whether to notify the defendant to attend the pre-trial meeting should be decided according to the specific case and the problems solved at the pre-trial meeting, and it is not possible to make a one-size-fits-all decision.
2. Legal basis: Article 187th of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Before the trial, the judge may convene the public prosecutor, the parties, the defenders and the agents ad litem to understand the issues related to the trial, such as withdrawal, the list of witnesses appearing in court, and the exclusion of illegal evidence, and listen to opinions.
Second, what should I pay attention to if I don't ask a lawyer in court?
1, you need to arrive at the designated court on time according to the time and place notified by the court. Remember, don't be late. Judges in many places are disgusted with this matter. It is very likely that the plaintiff will withdraw the lawsuit or the defendant will be absent after the time stipulated in the summons. So, in case you can't arrive at the appointed time, you must call the judge and inform him that he is on his way.
You must abide by the court discipline. For example, if your mobile phone is turned off or muted, don't record or video with your mobile phone, don't speak at will without the permission of the judge, and don't walk around the court at will. In short, after the judge's hammer is knocked down, the trial work must be carried out under the auspices of the judge, and everything must be done according to the judge's meaning;
3. Pay attention to trial skills. As a party who has not hired a lawyer, if the case is simple, he can actually handle the trial himself. The key is to follow the judge's instructions. When the judge asks to speak, he doesn't have to speak when he doesn't. Even if the other party's statement is annoyed, there is no need to be tit for tat, because it is meaningless to argue with the other party in court, and the judge will not record it, but will be very unhappy.