The following court cases were heard on July 7th, 2023:
Abigail Brest: Defendant present with attorney Herkert and State's Attorney present. Senten cing hearing scheduled for in person hearing 8-24-23 at 1:15 p.m. Probation to update PSI. Defendant to immediately report to probation after court.
Christopher Carnahan: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial/plea hearing continued to 7-14-23 at 10 a.m.
Colby Coleman: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8-4-23 at 10 a.m.
Cheri Cott: Defendant present with Public Defender 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 7-14-23 at 10 a.m. Defendant is ordered furloughed from the jail to attend inpatient substance abuse treatment upon the availability of a bed at a licensed treatment facility. Probation department order to facilitate inpatient treatment. Defendant order to immediately return to the jail upon release from the treatment facility for any reason. Written order to follow. Defendant must sign an extradition waiver before any release for treatment.
Dean Ellis: 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.
Susan Fisher: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8-15-23 at 10 a.m.
Neil Hall: Parties present by counsel. By agreement, plea hearing to 8-4-23 at 10 a.m.
Joshua Hawthorne: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8-4-23 at 10 a.m.
Johnny Katcher: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 8-4-23 at 10 a.m. in person.
Steven McCoy; Parties present by counsel. PTR withdrawn on motion of the State due to compliance.
Andrea McDonald: Defendant present with Public Defender and Assistant State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8-14-23 at 10 a.m.
Jaycee Nishke: 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 reckless conduct (Count II). Count I dismissed pursuant to negotiated plea. No judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to 2 Years Ct. supervision. See written orders.
Derik Steck: 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.
