What does it mean when someone is bound over for trial?

Question

I'm reading a news article and it says someone is bound over for trial. I know what a trial is. But what does it mean when they're bound over for trial?

Answer 1

In legal terms, the phrase "bound over for trial" indicates that a judge believes that there is probable cause for a case to proceed to trial, according to the American Bar Association. Probable cause means that there is enough evidence to credibly suggest a defendant's guilt.