Maine Waiver of Preliminary Examination Or Hearing is a process by which a defendant can waive their right to a preliminary examination or hearing in a criminal case. This is done by filing a waiver form with the court, which must be signed by the defendant and their attorney. The waiver may be accepted by the court or rejected, depending on the circumstances of the case. There are two types of Maine Waiver of Preliminary Examination Or Hearing: Waiver of Preliminary Examination and Waiver of Preliminary Hearing. Waiver of Preliminary Examination allows the defendant to waive their right to a preliminary examination and proceed directly to trial. Waiver of Preliminary Hearing allows the defendant to waive their right to a preliminary hearing, in which the prosecution must present evidence to support the charges. The waiver form must be approved by the court before it can be accepted.