Clayton County State Court judge handled a bond‑forfeiture calendar that ended with several bench warrants set aside or noted as satisfied and persistent instructions that defendants update their addresses so future notices are received.

The calendar matters mattered because unreturned notices have led to bench warrants; the court repeatedly told defendants they must verify addresses with the clerk and contact counsel to avoid future arrest.

The judge opened the bond‑forfeiture calendar and made rulings and directions across multiple cases. In open courtroom remarks, the judge warned: "If you got a case that hasn't come up in a long time, you need to ask some questions because if we're sending out notices and you're not getting anything and it's been pending for a long time, that may mean that the address hasn't been updated." The court repeatedly instructed defendants to go to the First Floor clerk's office to show identification and complete the online address‑change form or the paper form the clerk provides.

Several specific case outcomes were announced on the calendar. The judge said Devyani Jackson appeared in court and, according to the clerk, "she has satisfied her bench form. It appears that she's OTD," meaning the bench warrant previously issued had been resolved. Bobby Quinte Morrow Jr. appeared and the court noted he was no longer wanted and that he intended to represent himself; the judge told him to verify his address with the clerk and to submit a written discovery request to the solicitor general's office if he wished to obtain discovery.

In one case the court granted a motion to set aside a bench warrant after counsel entered an appearance. John Tucker, who said he represented Flora Nash, told the court a motion to lift the bench warrant had been filed and the matter was scheduled for a hearing on Sept. 17; the judge directed counsel to ensure Nash updates her address via the clerk's QR code so notices go to the attorney and the defendant. The court also set aside a bench warrant for Janice Ward and told her to return to the arraignment calendar via the same sign‑in on Aug. 28 at 10 a.m., and to confirm the address on file.

Clerk instructions: the clerk explained the practical steps: once a defendant presents identification at the clerk's office, staff will update the file to the address given and future notices will be sent there. The judge and staff repeatedly described a QR code on the Clayton County State Court clerk website as the simplest way for out‑of‑town or out‑of‑state defendants to change their address.

Penalties and counsel: the judge cautioned that some defendants face maximum statutory penalties if their cases proceed to trial. In one example the court described a criminal trespass charge with a possible maximum penalty of 12 months in jail and a $5,000 fine and said counsel or self‑representation decisions affect appointment eligibility and next steps.

The court closed the bond‑forfeiture calendar after reciting the status of named cases: several were closed by the state, some defendants appeared and satisfied warrants or will update addresses, one defendant elected self‑representation, and others were scheduled for future dates. The judge instructed defendants who believe they are represented to contact their listed attorneys, and to verify contact information at the clerk's office before leaving the courthouse.

Less critical details: the court repeatedly urged defendants to check the mail for their next court date and to provide correct contact information; the clerk confirmed the name of the clerk of court (Tiki Brown) as a verification point for defendants using the online system.

The court adjourned the bond‑forfeiture calendar after directing several follow‑up tasks for defendants and counsel.