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Clayton County judge sets aside multiple bench warrants, urges defendants to update court addresses
Summary
At a Clayton County State Court bond‑forfeiture calendar, the judge set aside or noted resolution of several bench warrants, instructed defendants to verify addresses through the clerk's office QR procedure, and clarified next steps for self‑represented defendants and counsel.
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…
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