The following cases were heard on October 31st, 2023:

Dean Ellis: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to 7.5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by 18 months of mandatory supervised release, to be served at the rate of 50%, with credit for time served of 413 days. Defendant ordered to pay $1000 fine plus assessments. Assessments waived pursuant to rule 404 certification. Court deems remaining balance uncollectible and vacates it. See written orders.

Joshua Hawthorne: Defendant present with PD Senger, who appears only for the hearing today, and State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished regarding charges, penalties, and rights. Defendant requests time to hire private counsel. By agreement, first appearance with counsel and conditions of release hearing scheduled for 11/2/23 at 10 a.m. Proffer made and probable cause found.

Brandie Jordan: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Case called for preliminary hearing. Officer sworn and testifies. Court finds probable cause. Defendant waives arraignment, pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 11/28/23 at 10 a.m. in person. Writ to issue if needed.

Alissa Long: Defendant fails to appear. Warrant to issue with no bond. Geographic limits of the warrant are Christian County and surrounding counties Warrant issued over objection of Defendant's Attorney.

Dennis Lowe III: Defendant fails to appear. Warrant to issue with no bond. Geographic limits of the warrant are Christian County and surrounding counties. Warrant issued over objection of Defendant's Attorney and is stayed until 11/3/23 at 10 a.m.

Kylee Mathes: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, preliminary hearing scheduled for 2/20/24 at 10 a.m. in person.

Haylee Taylor: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. No judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to two years first offender probation. See written orders. Assessments waived pursuant to rule 404 certification. See written orders.