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Name:
THIGPEN, HAILEY LEANNE
Date of Booking:
08/17/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-CAUSES EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL PAIN – 1ST DEGREE
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-CAUSES EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL PAIN – 1ST DEGREE
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-CAUSES EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL PAIN – 1ST DEGREE
FALSE IMPRISONMENT
FALSE IMPRISONMENT
FALSE IMPRISONMENT
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Case History:
8/1/25
RULE NISI – MOTION FOR BOND
What this means: A Rule Nisi is a court order setting a date for a hearing on a motion. In this case, it means the court scheduled a hearing to decide whether the defendant should be granted bond.
8/21/25
ORDER GRANT BOND ($20,000)
What this means: The judge approved bond in the amount of $20,000. This allowed the defendant to be released once the bond was posted and any required conditions were accepted.
8/21/25
DEFENSE ENTRY OF APPEARANCE KENNETH BICE
What this means: On this date, attorney Kenneth Bice officially filed paperwork stating he represents the defendant. From that point forward, he would receive court notices and act on the defendant’s behalf.
8/21/25
MOTION FOR BOND
What this means: The defense formally asked the court to set or reconsider bond. This request asks the judge to allow the defendant to be released from custody under certain conditions.
8/21/25
RULE NISI – MOTION FOR BOND
What this means: The court issued an order setting a hearing date to review the motion for bond. This ensures both sides appear before the judge to argue whether bond should be granted.
8/26/25
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AND BASIC MOTION PACKET
What this means: An attorney officially entered the case and filed initial legal paperwork on the defendant’s behalf. A basic motion packet typically includes standard requests, such as discovery and other routine filings.
9/2/25
APPEARANCE BOND ($20,000)
What this means: A $20,000 appearance bond was posted for the defendant’s release. The defendant is allowed to remain out of custody as long as all court dates are attended and bond conditions are followed.
12/29/25
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FILED BY CAWANNA BROWN
What this means: Cawanna A.M. Brown, who is an attorney in the Hailey Thigpen case, filed a notice with the Carroll County Superior Court requesting extended leave from her legal practice. Brown requested leave for multiple periods throughout 2026, including personal leave, medical leave, and professional development time. During her absence, any cases she’s handling (including potentially the Thigpen case) would need coverage from other attorneys or could face delays.
01/29/26
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FILED BY KATHERINE GARGAN
What this means: Katherine M. Gargan, another attorney involved in the Hailey Thigpen case, filed her own notice requesting leave from her law practice in Carroll County. Gargan requested leave for several dates in February 2026, citing personal reasons. Like with Brown’s leave request, Gargan’s absence could affect the timing of court proceedings in the Thigpen case, as alternative legal representation would need to be arranged during her time away.