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State moves to drop charges in Ordaz case; judge urges parties to resolve matters before calendar dates
Summary
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.
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.
