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Name:
SMITH, EVA DEEANN
Date of Booking:
08/04/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
VGCSA – POSSESSION – SCHEDULE II
DRUGS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER – MISDEMEANOR
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Case History:
8/22/25
APPEARANCE BOND ($2,500)
What this means: A $2,500 appearance bond was set or posted for the defendant’s release. This allowed the defendant to remain out of jail as long as all court dates are attended and any bond conditions are followed.
9/4/25
DEFENSE ENTRY OF APPEARANCE SAVANNAH MCWHORTER
What this means: On this date, attorney Savannah McWhorter officially filed paperwork stating she represents the defendant. She will receive court notices and handle the case on the defendant’s behalf.
10/20/25
ACCUSATION
What this means: The prosecutor formally filed charges against the defendant. This official document lists the criminal charges and moves the case forward in court.
10/30/25
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED
What this means: Attorney Savannah Fowlkes filed a certificate of service in Eva Smith’s Carroll County case (25CR1130), confirming that discovery materials were provided to the opposing party. The certificate indicates that various evidence was served by hand delivery, including warrants, incident and patrol videos, photos, external hard drive, and flash drive materials. This is part of the standard discovery process where both sides exchange evidence before trial.
10/31/25
ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
What this means: The state filed a document verifying that electronic evidence (such as videos, recordings, or digital files) is authentic and accurate. This certification helps allow the evidence to be used in court.
2/3/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED @ 9:00 AM
What this means: The defendant is scheduled to appear in court at 9:00 AM to be formally advised of the charges and enter a plea. This is a required step in the criminal process unless waived.
2/3/26
SCHEDULING ORDER ISSUED
What this means: Judge Erica L. Tisinger in the Superior Court of Carroll County issued a scheduling order for Eva Smith’s case (2025SUCR00-1130). Eva Smith waived her formal arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty through her attorney. The order sets important future dates: a non-jury hearing for July 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., a final plea deadline of August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., and a jury trial starting August 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The order also establishes that if Eva Smith fails to appear for any scheduled court date, a bench warrant will be issued for her arrest.
2/13/26
EMERGENCY MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE FILED
What this means: Attorney Savannah Fowlkes filed an emergency medical leave of absence notice in Eva Smith’s Carroll County case, stating she will be away from February 11 through February 15, 2026, because she tested positive for Influenza B. The filing notifies all judges, clerks, and opposing counsel that she will be unavailable during this period under Georgia Uniform Court Rule 16. Other parties have ten days to object to the leave request, and if no objections are filed, the leave will be granted.
7/8/26
CRIMINAL NON-JURY CALENDAR @ 9:00 AM
What this means: The case is placed on a calendar for a possible bench trial, meaning the judge would decide the case instead of a jury. This date is used to organize and schedule non-jury criminal cases.
7/8/26
MOTION TO ENTER NOLLE PROSEQUI GRANTED — CASE DISMISSED AGAINST EVA SMITH
What this means: On July 8, 2026, Judge E. Tisinger of Carroll County Superior Court granted the State’s motion to enter nolle prosequi in Eva Smith’s case (25CR1136), effectively dismissing the charge against her. The motion was filed by the West Georgia Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office and checked the box indicating that an agreement had been reached during plea negotiations. A nolle prosequi means the prosecution has chosen not to proceed with the case. The dismissal is marked as restricted for non-criminal justice purposes, meaning public access to certain records related to this disposition may be limited. Count 1 — possession of a Schedule II controlled substance — was nolle prosed on this date.