The following court cases were heard on July 6th, 2023:

Michael Beaty: Parties present by counsel. Defendant was served with a parole violation warrant and is currently in the custody of the Illinois Department of corrections. By agreement, preliminary hearing continued to 7-14-23 at 10 a.m. In person writ to issue. Subpoeana continued.

Russell Crist: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 7-14-23 at 10 a.m. Parties confirm they have an to resolve all pending matters and need to prepare the plea paperwork.

Melissa Foreman: Defendant present with attorney Reese, who will enter his appearance, and State's Attorney present. Defendant knowingly and voluntarily waives preliminary hearing. See written waiver. Defendant waives arraignment, pleads not guilty, and demands trial by jury. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 8-24-23 at 10 a.m.

Melissa Garrett: Defendant present with attorney Reese, who will enter his appearance, and State's Attorney present. Defendant knowingly and voluntarily waives preliminary hearing. See written waiver. Defendant waives arraignment, pleads not guilty, and demands trial by jury. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 8-24-23 at 10 a.m.

Richard Ginger: Defendant present in custody with PD Senger and State's Attorney present. Case called for hearing on Defendant's Motion for Bond Reduction. Defendant sworn and testifies. Arguments heard. Motion denied for reasons stated on the record. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 7-17-23 at 11 a.m. Bond to apply in all matters.

Debbie Horn: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Fitness hearing conducted. Parties stipulate to the admission of Dr. Killian's report. Court finds Defendant fit to stand trial. Previous furlough approval reinstated subject to bed availability. Written roder to follow. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 7-14-23 at 10 a.m.

Starla Hostetler: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing set 7-14-23 at 10 a.m.

Jeramiah Johnson: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of retail theft (Count I). Count to dismiss pursuant to negotiated plea. No judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to two years second chance probation, 60 days of electronic home confinement, and his ordered to pay the fine assessments. Bond to apply. See written orders. Bond for any other pending matters order to be transferred and applied to this case.

Amy Kasper: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 10-24-23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 11-6-23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given. Case called for hearing on
motion to modify bond conditions. Defendant sworn and testifies. Arguments heard. Pretrial release conditions modified to strike the prohibition against operating a motor vehicle for reasons stated on the record.

Jacob Krouse: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Defendant waives arraignment, pleads not guilty, and demands trial by jury. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 9-19-23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 10-2-23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given. All other pending matters set for pretrial at the final pretrial hearing.

Mitchell Neece: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 10-24-23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 11-6-23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given

Alyssa Richardson: Parties present by counsel. Case dismissed for reasons stated on the record on motion of the State.

Richard Shivers: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished and consents to 402 conference hich is scheduled for 7-21-23 at 8:45 a.m. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 7-25-23 at 10 a.m.

Robert Tipps: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, probation terminated unsuccessfully for reasons stated on the record. Bond ordered refunded less clerk's bond fee.

Charles Warren: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 7-25-23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 8-7-23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions and State to notify defense of election of which case to try by 7-14-23. To be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given.

Patrick Weaver: Parties present by counsel. Fitness hearing set for 8-22-23 at 10 a.m. In person writ to issue.

James Williams: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 7-25-23 at 10 a.m.

Andrew Woods: Defendant present with Public Defender Herkert and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8-22-23 at 10 a.m. 402 conf conducted.