The Judge cannot “show good cause” or “extraordinary circumstances”. That is the responsibility of the prosecutor. Not only had the prosecutor not requested such a delay, they had not even SCHEDULED the preliminary examination hearing. This is incompetence on the part of the prosecutor. The Judge dismissed without prejudice which means the DA can refile the charges. Also, the 3 women released were only charged with “child abuse”, while the men who were NOT released, were charged with “child abuse resulting in death”. All were back in jail before the FBI stepped in.
No doubt the prosecutors were sadly--perhaps consciously-- neglectful of their duties in this case.
But why wouldn't the judge see it as part of his responsibility to the community and its safety to remind the prosecutors of the rules and wait for a responsive action before issuing the release of these dangerous characters?