Steve Hernandez, father of slain victim Rebecca Wingo enter the second floor of the Arapahoe County Courthouse, Friday, January 11, 2013 on their way to the courtroom. In court Hernandez shouted out "rot in hell, Holmes." (Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post)
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CENTENNIAL — An arraignment hearing was set for 9 a.m. Friday for Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes.

But defense attorneys say Holmes needs more time before entering a formal plea in the case.

On Friday the arraignment was postponed to March 12.

On Thursday, 18th Judicial District Chief Judge William Sylvester said there is enough evidence for Holmes to face trial on 166 counts of murder, attempted murder and other offenses in connection with the July 20 attack at the Century Aurora 16 theater during a midnight showing of the movie "The Dark Knight Rises."

On Friday in court, Holmes' defense attorneys said they had to

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review 30,879 pages, 358 data disks, 220 DVDs, 136 CDs and 2 BlueRay discs and asked for more time.

The judge agreed, saying that scheduling "too soon could cause appellate issues" if case is appealed.

Sylvester also noted that his ruling Thursday evening "did not give either side a great deal of time to prepare" for a plea.

An attorney on the Arapahoe County prosecution team told the court that of the victims and family members polled, 84 victims objected to the delay, six have no opinion, and three do not object.

After the hearing, Steve Hernandez, father of slain victim Rebecca Wingo shouted out "rot in hell, Holmes."

Hernandez was brought back before the judge.

Sylvester reprimanded him but added, "I'm terribly sorry for your loss and I can only imagine the emotions that are raging."

Hernandez promised it would not happen again. He said, "I meant no disrespect for the court or your honor."

Sylvester accepted that and will allow him to return for future proceedings.

After the court proceedings concluded, the new district attorney for the 18th Jucicial District, George Brauchler, addressed the media outside the courthouse.

He reminded that "despite these findings by this court, charges remain mere accusations" and that Holmes is innocent until proven guilty.

Brauchler added: "I want to protect the interests of all involved in this case."

John Ingold: 303-954-1068, jingold@denverpost.com or twitter.com/john_ingold

Jessica Fender: 303-954-1244 or jfender@denverpost.com or twitter.com/Oh_Fender.