Chad Carr's attorney says his client is expected to make a plea Thursday morning in Harvey county.
Officials informed Eyewitness News of the hearing Wednesday morning.
The hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m. The Harvey County Attorney's office says a press conference will follow the hearing.
Charlie O'Hara, Carr's attorney, tells Eyewitness News that a plea hearing has been scheduled.
We do not know how Carr will plea.
The man is accused of killing Vincent Hill.
Hill was 19 months old when an autopsy showed he died from blunt force trauma and suffocation.
Carr is charged with first degree murder.
In March, Carr and prosecutors tried reaching a settlement, but could not reach a deal.
Hill's mother, Katheryn Dale, pleaded no contest to abusing and endangering the toddler.
