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Name:
Crawford, James Burton
Date of Booking:
04/23/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Unlawful Eavesdropping or Surveillance – 40 Counts
Article:
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Case History:
4/29/25
BOND ($50,000)
What this means: The court set bond at $50,000. The defendant could be released from custody once this amount was paid or secured, as long as all court dates are attended and any bond conditions are followed.
10/22/25
DEFENSE ENTRY OF APPEARANCE SHANE MCKEEN
What this means: On this date, attorney Shane McKeen officially filed paperwork stating he represents the defendant. From that point forward, he would receive court notices and handle the case on the defendant’s behalf.
1/14/26
INDICTMENT
What this means: A grand jury formally charged the defendant with a crime. An indictment is used in more serious cases and officially moves the case forward in a higher court.
1/29/26
DEFENSE WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: The defendant chose not to attend the formal arraignment hearing. By filing this waiver, the defendant acknowledges the charges in writing and enters a plea without appearing in court for that hearing.
1/29/26
DEFENSE REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY – DISCOVERY MOTION
What this means: The defense formally asked the prosecutor to provide all evidence related to the case. This includes reports, witness statements, recordings, and any materials the state plans to use in court.
1/29/26
DEFENSE MOTION TO WITHDRAW – PRELIMINARY MOTION TO SUPPRESS
What this means: The defense withdrew a previous request to exclude certain evidence from being used in court. This means the motion to suppress will not move forward at that time.
2/16/26
ARRAIGNMENT @ 9:01 AM
What this means: The defendant is scheduled to appear in court at 9:01 AM to be formally advised of the charges and enter a plea. This is an important step in the criminal process unless it has already been properly waived.
2/18/26
STATE DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND NOTICES
What this means: The prosecutor filed paperwork confirming that required evidence and legal notices were provided to the defense. This shows the state is complying with discovery rules.
4/15/26
NOTICE OF OTHER ACT EVIDENCE FILED
What this means: Assistant District Attorney Alan D. Smith filed a notice in the Bartow County Superior Court informing James Burton Crawford, Jr. that the State intends to introduce evidence of a prior conviction at trial. The State says it plans to use this prior conviction not to attack Crawford’s character, but to help prove intent and absence of mistake in the current case. The filing was made under case number SUCR2026000147 and requests that the court hold a separate hearing to decide whether this evidence will be allowed at trial.
04/27/26
CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED
What this means: The Bartow County court has scheduled a calendar call for James Burton Crawford on April 27, 2026, at 1:15 PM. A calendar call is a court hearing where the judge and attorneys discuss the status of the case, schedule future proceedings, and address any pending motions. Crawford is facing 40 counts of unlawful eavesdropping or surveillance in case SUW2025001118.