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Name:
Meeks, Chadwick Harlod
Date of Booking:
01/06/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
CHILD MOLESTATION
CHILD MOLESTATION
ENTICING A CHILD FOR INDECENT PURPOSES
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Case History:
6/13/24
WARRANT APPLICATION
What this means: A warrant application was submitted to the court requesting that a warrant be issued for the defendant based on alleged criminal activity.
1/16/25
WARRANT
What this means: A warrant initiating the case was filed with the court, authorizing law enforcement to arrest the defendant or take specific legal action. The warrant is based on a finding of probable cause that a crime had been committed.
1/16/25
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE (DEFENSE – CARL CANSINO)
What this means: This filing formally notifies the court that attorney Carl Cansino represents the defendant. From this point forward, all court communications go through defense counsel.
1/16/25
MOTION FOR BOND, PRE-INDICTMENT
What this means: The defense requests that the defendant be granted bond before formal charges are issued by indictment. The motion argues the defendant should be released while the case proceeds.
1/29/25
ORDER DENYING BOND
What this means: The court denies bond after determining the defendant poses a significant risk to the judicial process. The judge specifically finds concerns about witness intimidation or obstruction of justice.
3/14/25
INDICTMENT
What this means: An indictment is a formal charging document issued by a grand jury. It lists the criminal counts the defendant is officially accused of in this case—two counts of child molestation and one count of criminal attempt to commit a felony—and allows the case to move forward to trial.
3/18/25
NOTICE OF ARRAIGNMENT HEARING
What this means: This notice informs the parties of the scheduled arraignment date and time and was printed for the court date of April 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. An arraignment is the proceeding where the charges are formally read and the defendant enters a plea.
4/8/25
STATE’S CERTIFICATE OF DISCOVERY AND DEMAND FOR RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY
What this means: The prosecution certifies it has provided required evidence to the defense. It also formally requests that the defense share any evidence it plans to use.
4/15/25
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT AND NOT GUILTY PLEA; MOTIONS FILED
What this means: The defendant waives appearing in court for arraignment and enters a not guilty plea in writing. The defense also files discovery motions and asks the court to reconsider bond.
4/24/25
ORDER DENYING BOND RECONSIDERATION
What this means: The court reviews and denies the defense’s request to reconsider bond. The defendant remains in custody under the prior ruling.
4/29/25
DISCOVERY: ADDITIONAL MATERIAL PROVIDED
What this means: The prosecution provides more evidence to the defense. Discovery can continue as new information becomes available.
5/7/25
NOTICE FOR JURY TRIAL CALENDAR CALL (6/2/25)
What this means: This notice schedules a calendar call where the court reviews cases potentially ready for trial. It does not guarantee trial will begin that day.
5/14/25
NOTICE OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE (DEFENSE COUNSEL)
What this means: Defense counsel informs the court of an approved absence on the scheduled date. This helps the court avoid scheduling conflicts.
5/30/25
DISCOVERY: ADDITIONAL MATERIALS PROVIDED
What this means: The prosecution supplies further evidence to the defense. This ensures both sides have access to relevant information before trial.
6/13/25
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE (7/14/25–7/18/25)
What this means: Defense counsel formally requests time off for a stated period. Courts require advance notice to manage scheduling.
7/1/25
NOTICE FOR JURY TRIAL CALENDAR CALL (8/1/25)
What this means: The court issues another notice setting a new calendar call date. This reflects ongoing scheduling adjustments in the case.
8/6/25
NOTICE FOR JURY TRIAL CALENDAR CALL (8/20/25)
What this means: A further calendar call is scheduled as the case continues to move toward trial. Multiple calendar calls are common in complex cases.
8/18/25
CONFLICT FILED FOR 8/20/25
What this means: Defense counsel notifies the court of a scheduling conflict. This typically results in rescheduling or postponement.
9/5/25
NOTICE FOR JURY TRIAL CALENDAR CALL (10/1/25)
What this means: The court sets another calendar call date to assess trial readiness. This keeps the case active on the court’s docket.
9/23/25
NOTICE OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE (10/24/25)
What this means: Defense counsel informs the court of planned unavailability on a future date. This helps prevent hearings from being set when counsel cannot attend.
10/8/25
NOTICE FOR JURY TRIAL CALENDAR CALL (10/22/25)
What this means: The court schedules yet another calendar call as part of trial preparation. This indicates the case is still pending and not yet tried.
10/29/25
CASE COMPLETED
What this means: The case was completed and disposed of through a negotiated plea. The defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of child molestation, while the charge of criminal attempt to commit a felony was dismissed by nolle prosequi. The court imposed a total sentence of 40 years, with the first 5 years to be served in confinement and the remainder on probation, along with a $2,000 fine.