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

Jessimaya Baird: Defendant fails to appear. Notice to appear to issue for 8/31/23 at 10 a.m.

Matthew Cunningham: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, and on the petition to revoke scheduled for 9/21/23 at 11 a.m. in person. Defendant admonished re-hearing in his absence.

Cody Fringer: Defendant present pro se and State's Attorney present. Defendant still advised he did evaluation and no counseling was recommended. By agreement, case continued for first appearance to 9/12/23 at 10 a.m. in person.

Starla Hostetler: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing set for 8/2/23 at 9 a.m. Parties have agreed to furlough but are waiting for treatment.

Charlene Ray: Parties present by counsel. Defendant currently in treatment on furlough. By agreement, case continued for status hearing on 9/15/23 at 10 a.m.

Jessica Ruiz: Defendant fails to appear. Warrant to issue. Geographic limits of the warrant are Christian County and surrounding counties. Bond set at $25,000 over objection of Public Defender.

Richard Shivers: Parties by counsel. No action taken on motion to quash today as Defendant's whereabouts are unknown. Defendant now in custody on warrant. By agreement, Defendant ordered released on a $25,000 OR bond so he can obtain metal health treatment. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 8/25/23 at 10 a.m.

Issac Vargas: Defendant present with Assistant Public Defender Grigsby and State's Attorney present. Case called for preliminary hearing. Officer sworn and testifies. Court finds no probable cause as to Count 1. Count 1 is dismissed, and tha tState is granted leave to refile Count 1 as a midemeanor. Arraingment scheduled for 8/31/23 at 10 a.m.

The following cases were heard on July 28th, 2023:

Chase Gatons: State's Attorney present; Defendant present by Attorney. Reset for 402 Conference 8/10/23 at 8:45 a.m.

Bradley Gobert: Stat'e Attorney present; Defendant in Custody. Defendant admonished on penalties, right and charges; Attorney Grigsby apointed for bail hearing. PC proffered; bond set at $25,000 (10% to apply). No contact wiht alleged victim or her residence whether bail or not. Attorney Grigsby appointed for case in chief; reset for first apppointment and preliminary hearing 8/24/23 at 10 a.m.

Cole Montgomery: Defendant in custody, in court with Attorney; State's Attorney present. Sworn testimony taken in 23CF14; in consideration of the sworn testimony, sufficient and credible evidence is adduced for finding of pc. Defendant waives further reading; reset for pretrial 8/18/23 at 10 a.m.

Jaycie Rogers: State's Attorney present; Defendant in person with Attorney. Reset for plea 10/13/23 at 10 a.m.

Anthony Sexton: State's Attorney present; Defendant in person with Attorney. Reset for plea 9/8/23 at 10 a.m.

The Christian County Clerk has released the following marriage licenses:

The following dates provided, are the dates that the couples Married. Not the Application date.

06/17/2023

Parker Grant Stokes – Taylorville, IL

Madelyn Jane Althoff

06/24/2023

Charles William Melvin III – Assumption, IL

Keri Leanne Heinemann – Assumption, IL

07/01/2023

John Bernard-Franklin Weitekamp – Morrisonville, IL

Ean Elizabeth Ogden – Butler, IL

07/01/2023

Timothy Scott Houchins – Assumption, IL

Cortney Elizabeth Lester – Assumption, IL

07/01/2023

James Thaddeus England – Pana, IL

Kaitlin Breann James – Pana, IL

07/01/2023

Brandon Ray Hickman – Decatur, IL

Brandi Nicole Blakenship – Decatur, IL

07/06/2023

Ronald Lee Williams – Taylorville, IL

Amber Dawn Miles – Taylorville, IL

07/13/2023

Nathan Allen Mueller – Pana, IL

Mariah Rachell Inman – Pana, IL

07/15/2023

Travis Robert Winans – Taylorville, IL

Morgan Kathleen Bangert – Nokomis, IL

07/22/2023

Michael Allen Blake – Taylorville, IL

Regan Whitney Anderson – Taylorville, IL

The following cases were heard on July 25th, 2023:

Michael Beaty: 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. Writ continued.

Kyla Brown: Defendant present in person with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, sentencing hearing scheduled for in person hearing 9/22/23 at 1:15 p.m. Defendant admonished re
sentencing in admonition.

Jerald Buerk: 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 9/19/23 at 10 a.m. State has answered discovery and made plea offer.

Jeremy Cagle: Warrant returned showing service and $75.00 FTA fee payable to Divernon Police Department.

Velma Copeland: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, Defendant admits the allegations in the petition to revoke. By agreement, first offender probation revoked and terminated unsatisfactorily with the judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant ordered to pay $200 per month, starting on 8/15/23. Pay or appear hearing scheduled for 10/25/23 at 9 a.m. Defendant need not appear if current ($600) or paid in full. See written orders. Bond from 21-CF-220 to be transferred and applied.

David Crutcher: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/28/23 at 10 a.m. State to make plea offer today. Discovery ongoing; notice of Victim's Assertion of Rights filed by the State.

Ronee Foraker: State's Attorney present. The parties had agreement to return the records but no records have yet been received. Matter continued for return on the subpoena to 8/15/23 at 11 a.m.

Joshua Hill: 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.

Patricia Miller: Defendant present in custody in person with PD Senger and State's Attorney present. Defendant makes statement in allocution. For vreasons stated on the record, contempt order and sentence vacated. Bond hearing conducted. Arguments heard. For reason stated on the record, Defendant ordered released on a $10,000 OR bond subject to the pretrial release order. PD Senger appointed going forward. Preliminary hearing set for in person 9/22/23 at 10 a.m.

Cole Montgomery: Defendant present in custody with PD Senger and State's Attorney present. State's motion to continue preliminary hearing granted over objection of the Defendant. Preliminary hearing continued to 7/28/23 at 10 a.m.

Laurie Reatherford: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 9/22/23 at 10 a.m.

Layla Schuyler: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/11/23 at 10 a.m.

Harold Sirbaugh: State to file moyion for special prosecutor. Defendant's motion to continue granted. Case set for status of preliminary hearing 9/11/23 at 10 a.m. Subpoena continued generally.

Nicholas Steele: Parties present by counsel. Defendant is not present but is still in custody. Pretrial hearing continued to 8/28/23 at 10 a.m. Writ to issue.

James Williams: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 8/28/23 at 10 a.m. in person.

The following cases were heard on July 24th, 2023:

Joshua Bland: Defendant present via Zoom in custody with Public Defender Senger. State's Attorney present. Reset for status on problem solving court 8/14/23 at 10 a.m.

Brittany Hester: Defendant did not appear, Public Defender Senger present. State's Attorney present. Warrant to issue. Stayed until Friday 7/28/23 at 10 a.m. Bond $25,000 (10%).

Starla Hostetler: Defendant present in custody with Public Defender Senger. State's Attorney present. Defendant looking for residential treatment. Reset by agreement 7/31/23 at 10 a.m.

Justin Price: Defendant present with Public Defender Senger. ASA present. Plea agreement reached in pincipal. Reset for plea on 9/22/23 at 10 a.m.

Charlene Ray: Public Defender appointed in 2021CF17. Defendant present in custody with Public Defender Senger. State's Attorney present. Waive formal arraingnment. Plead not guilty. Demand jury trial. Second bond hearing held. Request to reduce bond denied, however, if she is able to obtain a bed in residential treatment a furlow would be allowed by this court. Reset 7/31/23 at 10 a.m.

Ronald Robinson Jr.: Public Defender present with Defendant. State's Attorney present. Oral motion to remove GPS ankle monitor by Defendant. Defendant to make appointment with Public Defender Senger. Motion to remove ankle monitor is agreed and therefore ordered by the court. Rest 8/22/23 at 10 a.m. for status.

The following cases were heard on July 21st, 2023:

Sherrie Allcorn: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. Defendant waives arraignment, denies the allegations in the Petition to Revoke. PTR hearing set 9/19/23 at 11 a.m. in person. Defendant admonished as to hearing in her absence.

Cheri Cott: Parties present by counsel. Defendant currently in treatment on furlough. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/22/23 at 10 a.m. in all pending matters.

Lucas Fenton: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/28/23 at 10 a.m. Additional discovery ongoing.

Jacob Garrett: Defendant present pro se and State's Attorney present. Defendant requests additional time to hire private counsel. By agreement, first appearance with counsel continued to 9/21/23 at 10 a.m. Time chargeable to Defendant.

Leanna Grissom: Defendant fails to appear. Notice to appear to issue for 8/22/23 at 10 a.m.

Michael Handy: 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 8/21/23 at 10 a.m.

Billy Hulfachor: Defendant present with counsel. AAG Hegarty and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial/possible plea hearing continued to 8/25/23 at 11 a.m. PD has relayed State's plea offer to Defendant and indicates he is inclined to accept it but wants additonal time to consider it.

Austin Mayes: Defendant present with Public Defender in custody of the Sheriff and State's Attorney present. PD files petition for Rule to Show Cause which is verified. Rule to Show Cause to issue with hearing set 8/11/23 at 10 a.m. DHS has advised CCSo they anticipate taking custody of Defendant around 8/1/23.

Amiee Miller: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 8/11/23 at 10 a.m.

Gilbert Neal: Defendant present pro se and SP Havera present. Defendant recently beca,e employed but is without sufficient resources to hire counsel today. PD appointed subject to reimbursement. First appearance with counsel 8/15/23 at 10 a.m.

Jeremy Reiss: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/25/23 at 10 a.m.

Jerry Riggs: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, status hearing set 8/22/23 at 10 a.m., as parties are still negotiating. Motion for disclosure of informant continued generally based upon revised plea negotiations.

Ryan Shattuck: State's Attorney present and Defendant present remotely with counsel. Case dismissed on motion of the State.

Keith Weller: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/11/23 at 10 a.m. in all pending matters.

Matthew Yattoni: Defendant present by Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 8/31/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant is in custody in Macon County. Writ to issue if needed.

Patricia Miller: Defendant present pro se and State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished regarding charges, penalties, and rights. By agreement, Public Defender appointed to represent Defendant. First appearance with counsel and bond hearing scheduled for 7/25/23 at 10 a.m. Proffer made and probable cause found. Defendant found to be in direct criminal contempt of court for reasons stated on the record and is sentenced to 7 days in jail. Written order to follow.

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

Tiffany Burke: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 8/3/23 at 10 a.m.

Brianna Caldwell: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. Defendant admits the allegations in the Petition to Revoke. Parties trying to reach agreed sentence. Status on sentencing scheduled for 8/11/23 at 10 a.m.

Dustin Durbin: 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 9/11/23 at 10 a.m. State to make offer today.

James Eiskant: Defendant present in custody with Assistant Public Defender Grigsby, who is appointed to represent Defendant and State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished re charges and possible penalties. Proffer made. Probable cause found. Bond hearing conducted. Cash bond found appropriate in the amount of $500,000, subject to the terms of the pretrial release order. See written order. PD appointed to represent Defendant. Preliminary hearing scheduled for 8/14/23 at 10 a.m.

Devon Gatons: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/25/23 at 10 a.m. Case called for hearing on motion for recognizance bond. Arguments heard. Motion granted for reasons stated on record. Defendant ordered release from custody on a $50,000 recognizance bond subject to the terms of the second amended pretrial release order and the home detention order.

Clint Hadden: Defendant fails to appear. PD Herkert and State's Attorney present. Warrant to issue. Bond set at $50,000 over objection of PD Herkert. Bond forfeiture notice to issue, returnable on 9/7/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant appears late and warrant quashed and bond forfeiture proceeding is dismissed. 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 DWLR (Count II). Count I dismissed per plea. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to one year in the Illinois Department of corrections followed by up to one year of mandatory supervised release. Balance to collections.

Debbie Horn: Parties present by counsel. Treatment status scheduled for 8/25/23 at 10 a.m.

Ace Kobe: Parties present by counsel. By agreement, first appearance reset to 8/25/23 at 10 a.m., as Defendant is going to treatment today.

Charles Lair: Defendant present remotely with Assistant Public Defender Grigsby and State's Attorney present. Case called for hearing on motion for furlough. Arguments heard. Motion denied for reasons stated on the record.

Michael Loflin: Defendant present remotely with PD Herkert and State's Attorney present. Bassed upon violation report filed today, further sentencing hearing scheduled for in person hearing on 9/21/23 at 1:15 p.m. Probation department ordered to update the PSI. Defendant admonished re sentencing hearing in his absence. Defendant ordered to contact probation department.

Alisha Manion: Parties by counsel. PTR withdrawn. Balance to collections.

Christopher Mills: Defendant present Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/31/23 at 10 a.m. State has not yet made offer but will do so today.

Cynthia Temmen: Defendant present with counsel 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 9/21/23 at 10 a.m.

Nathan Wiseman: 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 a controlled substance. No judgment of conviction entered. By
agreement, Defendant sentenced to two years of 1st offender probation, four days in the county jail with credit for two days served, and he is ordered ro pay the fine and assessments as set forth in the financial sentencing order. See written orders.

The cases were heard on July 18th, 2023:

Lacey Austin: ASA; Defendant with PD Senger; on motion of Defendant, set for pretrial 7/19/23 at 10 a.m.

Brianna Caldwell: ASA; Defendant with APD Grigsby; By agreement, set for pretrial 7/20/23 at 10 a.m.

Charles Carron: ASA; Defendant with PD Senger. Amended misdemeanor information; $500 fine and assess; conviction. Assessments waived; set for payment review 9/20/23 at 9 a.m. All other matters, except 19-CM-15 dimissed per plea.

Velma Copeland: ASA; Defendant via Zoom with PD Senger. On motion of discovery, set for pretrial/possible plea 7/25/23 at 10 a.m.

Derrick Covington: ASA; Defendant via Zoom with PD Senger; Attorney Finks not appearing. Matter set for pretrial 10/12/23 at 10 a.m.

Tatiana Fisher: ASA; Defendant via Zoom with PD Senger. Negotiations ongoing; on motion of discovery, set for pretrial 8/29/23 at 10 a.m.

Drayven Gates: ASA; Defendant via Zoom with Attorney Ginos; Defendant waives preliminary hearing, waives formal arraingnment. Defendant demands jury trial; on motion of discovery, set for pretrial only 9/19/23 at 10 a.m.

Jacob Legnon: ASA; Defendant via Zoom with PD Senger. PD has had no contact with Defendant; Defendant admonished to contact PD. Set for pretrial 9/12/23 at 10 a.m.

Donald Runyon: ASA; Defendant with PD Senger. Defendant denies pretrial; mattter reset for pretrial 10/17/23 at 10 a.m. to see if Defendant can get into compliance.

Jack Skinner: SA; APD Grigsby for Defendant who failed to appear; without objection, notice to appear 8/1/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant must appear in person.

The following cases were heard on July 17th, 2023:

Christopher Carnahan: Defendant present in person with Assistant Public Defender Grigsby and Assistant State's Attorney DePaepe. Sentencing hearing scheduled for in person hearing on 8/25/23 at 1:15 p.m. Probation department ordered to update the PSI and privde copies to counsel and the Court. 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.

Nicholas Cox: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing contined to 8/28/23 at 10 a.m. State to make offer.

Matthew Harden: Defendant present by Attorney Brown and State's Attorney. By agreement,, petition to expunge granted. See written order.

Brittany Hill: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. Case called for hearing on Defendant's motion for appointment of special prosecutor. Arguments heard. Motion granted for reasons stated on the record. SAAP appointed as special prosecutor. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 8/15/23 at 10 a.m.

Ashley Layton: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Pretrial hearing contined to 8/28/23 at 10 a.m. State has made plea offer and answered discovery. Defendant unable to meet with counsel after last court date but will schedule appointment today.

Jason Leach: Defendant present in person with PD Grigsby and State's Attorney present. Parties stipulate to the admission of Dr. Killian's report. The Court finds Defendant is not fit to stand trial but is likely to be restored to fitness with outpatient treatment to be done based upon a referral from DHS will be facilitated by the Public defender's office. Status on fitness restoration scheduled for 10/10/23 at 10 a.m. Written order to follow.

Drakeem Manning: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. For reasons stated on the record, motion to modify furlough to allow defendant to engage in the FGC extended stay program granted, subject to defendant's compliance with any program terms of FGC. Defendant ordered to return to the jail upon leaving that program for any reason. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 8/29/23 at 10 a.m. 7/21/23 hearing vacated. Count III dismissed on motion of the State for reasons stated on the record.

Lance Pitsch: Defendant present remotely from IDOC pro se and SP Zalar present. Hearing on motion for default re-motion to strike filed by Defendant scheduled for remote hearing 8/22/23 at 11 a.m. Video writ to issue.

Justin Price: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, plea hearing scheduled for 7/24/23 at 10 a.m.

Benjamin Rakers: Defendant present by counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 8/17/23 at 10 a.m. in person. Parties just got the requested restitution figures.

Charlene Ray: Defendant present pro se and State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished regarding charges, penalties, and rights. By agreement, Public Defender appointed to represent Defendant. First appearance with counsel and second chance bond hearing scheduled for 7/24/23 at 10 a.m. Category B offense bond order entered with recognizance release date of 9/4/23. See written order.

Daniel Skaggs: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 8/25/23 at 10 a.m. In person writ to issue.

Juan Starks: Defendant fails to appear. State's Attorney present. Warrant to issue. Bond set at $25,000. Bond forfeiture notice to issue, returnable on 8/29/23 at 10 a.m.

Chad Wilber: Defendant present with PD Senger and SP havera present. No offer made because of pending federal case of co-defendant. APD Grigsby to take over this case. By agreement, pretrial hearing set 9/11/23 at 10 a.m.

The following cases were heard on July 14th, 2023:

Michael Beaty: Defendant did not appear even though he was writted from Department of Corrections; State's Attorney present. Date to arraign on true bill on 7/25/23 at 10 a.m.

Christopher Carnahan: Defendant present in custody; Public Defender and Assistant State's Attorney present. Motion to reduce bond set for 7/17/23 at 10 a.m.

Cheri Cott: Defendant present with Public Defender; State's Attorney present. Announce that plea has been reached. Reset for plea 7/21/23 at 10 a.m.

Russell Crist: Defendant present with Public Defender; Assistant State's Attorney present. Negotiated plea entered pursuant to terms in plea. Defendant to pay $75 per month by 15th of each month starting 8/15/23. Probation to monitor.

Arianne Dowdy: Defendant present via Zoom with Public Defender. Defendant waives preliminary hearing and formal arraignment. Defendant to follow up with written waiver. Reset 8/28/23 at 10 a.m.

Tonya Fisher: Defendant present with Public Defender Senger; Assistant State's Attorney present. Set for hearing on pretrial on 9/12/23 at 11 a.m.

Debbie Horn: Defendant present on Zoom with Public Defender Grigsby. Defendant looking for a facility for treatment. Reset 7/20/23 at 10 a.m.

Starla Hostetler: Defendant present with Public Defender; Assistant State's Attorney present. Parties announce close to plea. Parties agree to furlow while looking for a bed for treatment. Reset further pretrial 7/24/23 at 10 a.m.

Kyle Mair: Defendant present; State's Attorney present. Defendant pursuant to terms of written plea. Given credit for 296 days served. Sentence served. Remaining balance sent to collections.

Drakeem Manning: Defendant present via Zoom, Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Reset on motion 7/17/23 at 10 a.m.

Dustin Meseke: Defendant present via Zoom with Public Defender Senger; Assistant State's Attorney present. Case reset for plea on 8/25/23. Clerk to send notice.

Brent Musser: Defendant did not appear. Writ was not served. Public Defender present, State's Attorney present. Reset 8/14/23 at 10 a.m. Writ to issue.

Nathan Wiseman: Defendant present with Public Defender; Stat'e Attorney present. Reset plea on 7/20/23 at 10 a.m.

The following court cases were heard on July 13th, 2023:

Zachary Bland: Defendant in custody of Christian County Jail with Attorney Finks present via Zoom; State's Attorney present. Further pretrial set 8/24/23 at 10 a.m.

Sean Curtis: Defendant present in custody of Christian County Jail. On motion of Defendant preliminary continued until 8/3/23 at 10 a.m.

Season Fisher: Defendant present with Public Defender; State's Attorney present. Reset pretrial 8/31/23 at 10 a.m.

Mathieu Kuhns: Defendant in custody of Coles County Jail, Attorney Monroe present; Special Prosecutor present. Reset for 8/3/23 at 10 a.m.; further pretrial writ to issue.

Bradley Long: Defendant present with Attorney McWard, State present by Special Prosecutor. Reset for bond hearing on 8/3/23 at 10 a.m..

Jenny Neville: Defendant present with Attorney Farr, Assistant State's Attorney present. Reset for pretrial hearing on 8/25/23 at 10 a.m.

Marla O'Dell: Defendant present with Attorney McWard present, Ms. Kroenke present. Plea agreement reached and entered per terms of sent order entered.

Jahquel Pearsall: Defendant present with Attorney Raher, State's Attorney present. Plea set 8/31/23 at 10 a.m.

Erin Robbins: Defendant present with Attorney Herkert, State's Attorney present. Reset pretrial for 8/15/23 at 10 a.m.

Frank Sedlock: Defendant present, Attorney Finks present via Zoom. Reset plea for 8/31/23 at 10 a.m.

Thomas Sipes: Defendant via Zoom. Special Prosecutor Havera present. Pretrial pending. Attorney Senger appointed to represent Defendant. Set for pretrial on 8/15/23 at 10 a.m.

William Thomas: Defendant present with Public Defender Senger, Attorney Havera present. Defendant has been refered to problem solving court. Reset pretrial hearing for 8/15/23 at 10 a.m.

The following court cases were heard on July 11th, 2023:

Matthew Cunningham: State's Attorney present, Defendant with Public Defender. NTA 7/31/23 at 10 a.m.

Brandon Durbin: State's Attorney present, Defendant not present and excused. Cause dismissed without objection.

Michael Durbin: State's Attorney present, Defendant in custody. Waive preliminary hearing in writing; arraingment waived; jury trial demand. Jury trial set for 10/2/23 at 8:30 a.m.; final pretrial 9/19/23 at 1:15 p.m.; and pretrial hearing 8/21/23 at 10 a.m.

Kimberly England: State's Attorney present, Defendant with Public Defender. Pretrial hearing set for 8/25/23 at 10 a.m.

Cody Fringer: Defendant failed to appear; Notice to Appear on 7/31/23 at 10 a.m.

Landon Moore: State's Attorney present, Defendant present with Public Defender Grigsby. Written waiver of preliminary hearing, pretrial only by agreement with delay to defendant. Pretrial set for 8/22/23 at 10 a.m.

Timothy Wiseman: State's Attorney present, Attorney Conner with Defendant. Motion filed in open court; motion is granted without objection. Status hearing set for 8/14/23 at 10 a.m.

The following marriages were submitted at the Christian County Courthouse in June. 

The below marriages would like to be published:

06/05/2023

Clayton Wayne Stinson – Pana, IL

Teri Ann Stinson – Pana, IL

06/10/2023

Dalton Wayne Wilson – Pana, IL

Adrianna Elizabeth Suter – Pana, IL

06/10/2023

Brennen Dean Young – Divernon, IL

Allison Jodee Hall – Divernon, IL

06/10/2023

ALLEN EUGENE STANLEY, JR – TAYLORVILLE, IL

TANYA STARLENE FANCHER – TAYLORVILLE, IL

06/17/2023

GREGORY TYLER MOREY – BALDWINSVILLE, NY

CARLEY LYNN ETTER – BALDWINSVILLE, NY

06/18/2023

 MICHAH EUGENE GOLDEN, II – MOWEAQUA, IL

ISABELLA JULIETT GOLZER – MOWEAQUA, IL 

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.

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.