The following cases were heard on November 20th, 2023:

Steve Adkins: Defendant present pro se and Assistant State's Attorney present. Case dismissed on motion of the State at the request of the alleged victim. Bond to be refunded less Clerk's bond fee.

Nikolas Allen: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 1/19/24 at 10 a.m.

Dustin Cline: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 1/23/24 at 1:15 p.m.

Dayton Durbin: Defendant present in custody on warrant and State's Attorney present. Defendant makes request for the appointment of counsel which is denied without prejudice. The Court will reconsider that request if he is unable to hire private counsel and makes at least three attempts to do so. By agreement, Defendant ordered released from custody subject to the terms of the pretrial release order. First appearance with counsel scheduled for 1/11/24 at 10 a.m.

Brandon Emery: Defendant present in person and in custody with Public Defender on new charges and State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished regarding charges and possible penalties. Conditions of release hearing conducted. Defendant ordered released from cutody subject to the terms of the release order for reasons stated on the record. Public Defender Senger appointed to represent Defendant going forward. In person preliminary hearing scheduled for 1/19/24 at 10 a.m.

Shane Farris: Defendant present in person and in custody with Public Defender Senger, appointed to represent him. State's Attorney Present. Defendant admonished regarding charges and possible penalties. State withdraws petition to deny pretrial release for reasons stated on the record. By agreement, Defendant ordered released from custody subject to the terms of the pretrial release order. See written order. Preliminary hearing scheduled for 1/19/24 at 10 a.m in person.

James Franklin: 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 1/23/24 at 10 a.m.

Robert Gerk: Defendant present remotely pro se and Assistant State's Attorney present. Defendant advises he has completed counseling and will provide proof of same to the State. Defendant indicates he can resume the $150 per month payments starting 1/1/24. Review 1/18/24 at 10 a.m.

Anthony Holmes: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 1/23/24 at 10 a.m.

Ashley Layton: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 1/23/24 at 1:15 p.m.

Steven Leonard: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Defendant knowingly and voluntarily waives preliminary hearing. See written waiver. Arraignment scheduled for 12/12/23 at 10 a.m. All other pending matters continued for pretrial hearing to that same date and time.

Drakeem Manning: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 1/12/24 at 10 a.m. Court conducts sanctions hearing on motion of the court. Arguments heard. Defendant given verbal admonishment. Defendant's request to modify pretrial release conditions is denied for reasons stated on the record.

Erycka Smith: Defendant present pro se and Assistant State's Attorney present. Petition for waiver granted. Bond to apply. No further settings.

Bill Ward: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 1/19/24 at 10 a.m. State has answered discovery and made a plea offer in open court today. Defendant to make appointment with counsel to review same.

Charles Warren: Motion to reconsider and vacate reappointment of counsel filed by Public Defender Senger.