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The court told Michael Bradford that his motion to reopen was outside the term of court and that the court had no jurisdiction to reopen the cases; the state's counsel agreed the defense filing was untimely and the judge denied the relief. Similarly, the court denied Quincy Rashad Money’s motion because the underlying case closed in November 2024 and the request was barred by the term of court. In the matter of Curtis Lee DuBose, the judge explained the omnibus motions filed as boilerplate had not been particularized, and ordered the defense motions dismissed at that time, leaving the parties free to file limited motions prior to any trial should the case proceed.

Why it matters: Georgia’s term-of-court rules and requirements for particularized motions limit the circumstances where a judge can reopen or consider certain filings. The court’s enforcement of deadlines and particularity requirements affects defendants’ procedural options and preserves the state’s ability to respond.

Next steps: Parties were told they may refile timely and particularized motions where permitted; defendants were instructed to work with the clerk and counsel to ensure filings are made within applicable terms and to provide updated contact information to avoid missing notices.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clayton State 304's Personal Meeting Room","oneSentenceSummary","Several defendants’ requests were denied or dismissed during the April 16 motions calendar because filings were outside the term of court or because omnibus motions were not particularized in time.","taxTitle","Clayton County State Court 304, Texas Courts, Judicial, Texas","taxId",66308,"location","Texas","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6271903,"Court approves limited bond modification for Rice case; victim asks for anger-management condition",153,13670000,13823000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028446-5afaabe778e523b7f6bd3e99ce2de22f&start=13670&end=13823","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028446-5afaabe778e523b7f6bd3e99ce2de22f/thumbnail_13670000.jpg","/articles/6271903/Texas/Court-approves-limited-bond-modification-for-Rice-case-victim-asks-for-anger-management-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271903-ed98cf3f1229c1e836c9adb534efcdce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155188&Signature=bfg1dYKfnR2C66ntBYjAw-Surd-l4QUuHcbAS1-FWYAAkDsTN2xhkjr7xs09fd8iVbuajtxES8WQVo5hJ1maasc-9GasGZv87cYxilnI~4l9pSFOeHLdKfo~oT6Sz1nZb5HVQ5sCShMEbRQqep2k5K1DYBDuv-afEX304HsAZ3jAlmHaSSNUFlejxBZx7fqjqDyJColbAR0~9pocZi1J14fQnNAptovf8gwlLU7etxIxEbKyerbWqzObmkTY2S~jyhoEVY32qqXya9elaXhRuI~xyOmYZhPnjI5w9-bfzGKIGgVqqBTIIn2PprAJguLREEg8liYBeos8DL-A7w5liA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the April 16 motions calendar, the court considered a bond-modification request in the case captioned in part as related to Byra Rice and a juvenile victim, Morgan Knuckles. The parties reached a consent agreement for a modification of the no-contact condition.

Prosecutor Aaron Tipton placed the victim on the record and the victim, Morgan Knuckles, testified she wished to have contact with her mother only if the mother completed anger-management classes. After confirming the testimony was voluntary and without promises or threats, the court directed that the requested bond modification permit contact but limit it to “no violent contact” and require completion of anger-management counseling. Judge Tammy Long Hayward said she wanted counseling in place within 14 days and encouraged the probation office and counsel to help identify approved programs. The judge emphasized the court’s interest in victim safety and urged caregivers and the defendant to prioritize services that reduce future conflict.

Why it matters: The modification balances the victim’s expressed preference to resume contact with documented safety steps the court ordered. The court emphasized victim safety and ordered a narrow, condition-driven change rather than a full removal of contact protections.

Next steps: The prosecutors and defense counsel will file the written order reflecting the bond modification; the court asked probation and counsel to help the family identify anger-management resources and asked that the condition be addressed within two weeks.","The court modified bond conditions to allow victim contact with the defendant on the condition the defendant complete anger-management classes and the juvenile victim expressed she wanted contact only if that condition is met.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6271908,"State moves to drop charges in Ordaz case; judge urges parties to resolve matters before calendar dates",51,1461000,1512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028446-5afaabe778e523b7f6bd3e99ce2de22f&start=1461&end=1512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028446-5afaabe778e523b7f6bd3e99ce2de22f/thumbnail_1461000.jpg","/articles/6271908/Texas/State-moves-to-drop-charges-in-Ordaz-case-judge-urges-parties-to-resolve-matters-before-calendar-dates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271908-728836052996132a008fb309d5429129/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155188&Signature=odx0SjMIQ2fPXfOgQO9qWQny36RxKcExQNEJMQaoLMtDsnu6EVE9vZ0y-Py5HTjwPnhElflFdPudEZe~CkY1FNX~iU9jF-UXoXiDI9Cnbkcdw1m730woM4361B3bXMYzFbWQv99lajuyo1685iUU6isdNE3juUpjlaCkM5~eXiZSRE04ACDX2stjQkm3lns-Xqm-4744f1wc9PiG354tp0D8EEE1bSV63LFiwnjkE4QuomDD207x~1U6VmgBvACYEf-hYj8OJJIexBzRYn6rhw7V6RIOCKmLIt3CrtJLK2TGTNjx1HUEqlFAvDKt3jgJbrHzgKvj8X1huwkA~jorsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the April 16 motions calendar the state announced it would not pursue prosecution in case 2025CR03424 involving defendant Adrian Ordaz. Prosecutors indicated the state was moving to nolle prosequi and the court indicated the case was resolved as the state announced the disposition.

Defense counsel asked that Ordaz be allowed to return to his residence and to change a ‘‘no contact’’ condition to ‘‘no violent contact.’’ The victim, who appeared on the call, indicated she agreed to that change. The prosecutor announced the state would not proceed, and the judge encouraged attorneys to speak with the state in advance of calendar dates to avoid unnecessary hearings.

Why it matters: A nolle prosequi ends the prosecution for the charges the state has declared it will not pursue, removing an active case from the court calendar. The court also used the discussion to remind practitioners that many matters can be resolved by counsel before a motions hearing and to urge communication to reduce wasted in-court time.

Next steps: The clerk will reflect the state's nolle prosequi in the case record and any bond or other conditions will be adjusted consistent with the dismissal or as stated on the record.","The prosecutor announced a nolle prosequi in case 2025CR03424 involving Adrian Ordaz, which the judge accepted and advised the parties to speak before motion hearings to unclog the calendar; the judge urged litigants to contact the solicitor's office before hearing dates to avoid unnecessary appearances.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6271913,"Judge grants immunity to defendant who testified in Clayton County simple-battery case",372,2550000,2922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028446-5afaabe778e523b7f6bd3e99ce2de22f&start=2550&end=2922","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028446-5afaabe778e523b7f6bd3e99ce2de22f/thumbnail_2550000.jpg","/articles/6271913/Texas/Judge-grants-immunity-to-defendant-who-testified-in-Clayton-County-simple-battery-case","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271913-fa9d6b87413401151ec2c43fc1b8f8aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155188&Signature=GD4cZ77yfcw~I8hPnk6F0ovkCcxNZCGey1EsEhU8Yna-SKMFKDvkAh60sozIU49bFDWxYYjkgkNtQ9c46OfS3BMTaDS1DWPxAf-xEAvFZiVXeEBk7K86yozm7rmb3xM62SpH3BcEPz5s4tnaU160dp9A6bzqSP5Q0hTNoS4GtrAwZyAPhIT00UYnUp32YzClZlFGxRtW8RPtFJGFnETJnrEf0xGbnOvQJArnp34xjJHUZM4KcYMMKGhDE12gRTsGXh9QZln9jVPGuhVCAjE-wnDXwX3DtOTyunGxoQkzq3shMdBWEkPMfx3Z4ken8XPFdKspCECNR4Y9GVPG9XEhCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judge Tammy Long Hayward granted a motion for immunity for defendant Nikita Jerome Williams in case 2023CR03490 after the defense called Williams as a witness and the prosecution did not present rebuttal testimony.

The charges in the case were two counts of simple battery, one domestic-related. Defense counsel Taz Taylor called Williams to testify; Williams described a brief, incidental shoulder contact while attempting to exit a residence, saying she was trying to leave and that Philip Hill was blocking the hallway. The state—represented by Deputy Chief Shabria Ponder—declined to call witnesses after the defense rested. Taylor argued the testimony showed only incidental contact and did not support the allegation that Williams struck Philip Hill in the face.

After hearing argument, Judge Hayward said the testimony was unrebutted and announced the court’s ruling: “The court is gonna grant the motion for immunity for miss Nikkita Williams. Miss Williams will be immune from prosecution in this case.” Court staff were asked to prepare a short order reflecting the ruling; Williams was excused.

Why it matters: An immunity finding means the defendant cannot be prosecuted for the charged conduct in this case based on the testimony the defense elicited on the record. The court’s ruling is based on the testimonial record and the state’s decision not to present rebuttal witnesses or evidence.

Next steps: Court staff will prepare a written order documenting the grant of immunity.","Judge Tammy Long Hayward granted a defense motion for immunity after the defendant testified and the state declined to present witnesses in the April 16 motions calendar; the court concluded the testimony was unrebutted and immune from prosecution.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6271917,"Clayton County judges and prosecutors discuss DUI-court transfers and possible bond revocation for repeat offenders",12012,317000,12329000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028446-5afaabe778e523b7f6bd3e99ce2de22f&start=317&end=12329","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028446-5afaabe778e523b7f6bd3e99ce2de22f/thumbnail_317000.jpg","/articles/6271917/Texas/Clayton-County-judges-and-prosecutors-discuss-DUI-court-transfers-and-possible-bond-revocation-for-repeat-offenders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271917-7c60aa1e0ef83a72aab689b1e5f45e7a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155188&Signature=fC8H2Lpb7xCJfk-peeRr2EGb~KaZlG0Xx5m~O-tlzgenrFtSiUKEssnF2wURRuLbH~ZLqRwIjoyHl2s3ToOg~cl457GfAQ0-LO6RptwWUloSCug5l0662sW8zHFMHAcbRkgSDUTACGQyBfhcqOOIbCNxRKmrZbEm8wmuBR3A~oW2~3sRjM7mRo7FgKYz7SGgOKE2MJjxmjnqjmV1CU7mwyrpeTT2OWunC0uc01BKjFzqhW~mGq-A~bHWUrpy1T9lVHiKYN8evH5kk9UZtAoiEpFopbPjmHr55YwAQWfywPsHIXiUwbWEWd4QMAcLhLb7PYAeFXY~1V~S78zpsSlwdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judge Tammy Long Hayward and prosecutors used the April 16 motions calendar to discuss two defendants who may be routed into DUI court and the possible bond consequences if they are not accepted.

The court heard that Thomas Lee Bennett has applied for DUI court and his attorney, Tom Cook, told the judge Bennett “has decided he wants to pursue DUI court.” Deputy Chief Shabria Ponder, for the state, told the court that DUI-court acceptance requires an assessment by the DUI coordinator and that “we do not know whether or not he was accepted into the program unless he has his assessment.” Judge Hayward said, “If he's accepted, then I'll go ahead and transfer the case to Judge Garrett so he can do the plea and the adjudication I mean, and the sentencing.” Bennett’s case was continued to the next motions calendar to allow the DUI-court assessment to be scheduled.

Separately, defense counsel Nathaniel J. Middleton and the state discussed the case of Willard Kirkland Walker. Ponder told the court she had located certified convictions showing Walker had two prior DUI convictions within the last five years; she said that information changed the state's recommendation and that the office would consider filing a motion to revoke bond and would file a 4-17 to obtain certified convictions. Ponder also told defense counsel she would send the DUI-court application and materials to Middleton; Middleton provided an email address on the record for that purpose. Judge Hayward instructed the parties to consider DUI-court placement, and she said she would transfer any accepted case to Judge Garrett for plea and sentencing to align with DUI-court procedures.

Why it matters: DUI court offers supervised treatment and monitoring that can be an alternative to traditional sentencing for eligible defendants, while certified prior convictions and multiple DUI arrests can prompt prosecutors to seek revocation of bond and stiffer penalties. The judge emphasized the public-safety stakes when repeat impaired-driving convictions appear in a defendant's record.

Court directions and next steps: Bennett’s case was continued for scheduling the DUI assessment; Ponder will send DUI-court application materials to Middleton for Walker and indicated the state may file motions seeking certified convictions and to revoke bond if needed. If a defendant is accepted into DUI court the judge will transfer the case to Judge Garrett for plea-taking and sentencing under the DUI-court program.","At the April 16 State Court motions calendar Judge Tammy Long Hayward and prosecutors discussed transferring cases to DUI court, the assessment process for acceptance, and potential motions to revoke bond after prosecutors identified prior DUIs in one defendant’s record.","actionData","errors"]

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