[§806-85]  Probable cause.  (a)  When an
information is filed, the court having jurisdiction shall review the
information and its exhibit to determine whether there is probable cause to
believe that the offense charged was committed and that the defendant committed
the offense charged.



(b)  A finding of the existence of probable
cause or lack thereof may be based in whole or in part upon hearsay evidence or
upon evidence that may ultimately be ruled to be inadmissible at the trial.



(c)  If the court finds that there is probable
cause to believe that the offense charged was committed and that the defendant
committed the offense charged, the court shall set bail and direct the clerk to
issue a warrant for the arrest of the defendant.



(d)  As used in this section, "court
having jurisdiction" and "court" mean the circuit court;
provided that the chief justice may by order authorize district court judges to
make probable cause determinations, set bail, and direct the issuance of arrest
warrants, as provided by this section. [L 2004, c 62, pt of §1]