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Name:
Avila, Kristin Lynn
Date of Booking:
06/15/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
SIMPLE BATTERY – FAMILY VIOLENCE
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN – 3RD DEGREE
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 06/15/2026, I was dispatched to [REDACTED] to a physical domestic.
Upon arrival, I met with the complainant, [VICTIM #1], in the front yard of the residence. The complainant advised that he and his wife were arguing over their 2-year-old daughter not sleeping, and his wife slapped him on the left side of his face with an open hand. I made contact with the wife, Kristin Avila, on the front porch of the residence. Kristin stated that she and [VICTIM #1] are “going through a divorce”. Kristin stated she was trying to put her 2-year-old daughter, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to bed, and [VICTIM #1] got in her face and was trying to take [REDACTED BY AGENCY] away from her, and she slapped him in the face with an open hand.
I asked Kristin if [VICTIM #1] physically touched her, and she stated no. I asked [VICTIM #1] to tell me his side of the incident. [VICTIM #1] stated that he and Kristin were having a verbal argument over the daughter not sleeping, and he stated he was in the room with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and Kristin came into the room to take the daughter away from him, and while he was holding, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Kristin slapped him on the left side of his face with an open hand. I did not notice any marks on [VICTIM #1]’ face while talking with him. I took a photo of [VICTIM #1]’ face with my Department issued cell phone.
I advised Kristin she was under arrest for Simple Battery, Family Violence, and Cruelty to Children 3rd Degree. I placed handcuffs behind Kristin’s back, checked for tightness and fit, and double locked, I searched Kristin and secured her in the backseat of my patrol vehicle, and secured her seat belt. [VICTIM #1] was given a domestic violence pamphlet. I transported Kristin to the Carroll County Jail for booking and bonding procedures. I uploaded the photo to Axon Evidence.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/22/26
ACCUSATION FILED — KRISTIN LYNN AVILA CHARGED WITH SIMPLE BATTERY – FAMILY VIOLENCE AND CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE THIRD DEGREE
What this means: The Carroll County Solicitor’s Office formally filed an Accusation — a charging document used in State Court — against Kristin Lynn Avila. The Accusation charges her with Simple Battery – Family Violence and Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree. An accusation is the State Court equivalent of an indictment; it officially puts the charges on record and starts the formal court process. Kristin Lynn Avila is accused of these offenses and is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
6/22/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ENTER APPEARANCE FOR KRISTIN LYNN AVILA
What this means: Attorneys Desiree D. Duke (Georgia Bar No. 256508) and Timothy A. Heath (Georgia Bar No. 909536) of Duke & Heath, Attorneys at Law, located at 539 Newman Street, Carrollton, Georgia 30117, filed a formal Entry of Appearance in Carroll County State Court. This document notifies the court and the prosecution that they represent Kristin Lynn Avila and that all future court notices should be directed to their office.
6/22/26
KRISTIN LYNN AVILA WAIVES ARRAIGNMENT AND ENTERS PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
What this means: Rather than appearing in court for a formal arraignment hearing, Kristin Lynn Avila — through her attorneys at Duke & Heath — filed a written Waiver of Arraignment and entered a plea of Not Guilty. This is a common procedural step that allows the case to move forward without requiring the defendant to appear in court just to enter a plea. Kristin Lynn Avila maintains her innocence at this stage.
6/22/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR DISCOVERY
What this means: Attorneys for Kristin Lynn Avila filed a Motion for Discovery in Carroll County State Court, formally requesting that the prosecution turn over materials related to the case. The request includes a copy of the Accusation, a list of witnesses, all police reports, any statements made by the defendant, scientific reports, video or audio recordings, and any evidence that could be considered favorable to the defense. This is a standard step in the pretrial process that ensures the defense has access to the evidence the State intends to use.
6/22/26
DEFENSE FILES BRADY MOTION
What this means: Kristin Lynn Avila’s attorneys filed a Brady Motion in Carroll County State Court, asking the prosecution to disclose any evidence in the State’s possession that could be favorable to the defendant — including evidence that might show she is not guilty, reduce the seriousness of the charges, or contradict the State’s witnesses. The motion is based on a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Brady v. Maryland, which requires prosecutors to share this type of evidence with the defense. Failure to do so can be grounds to challenge the case later.
6/22/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS SUBJECT TO SUPPRESSION AND PRELIMINARY MOTION TO SUPPRESS
What this means: Kristin Lynn Avila’s attorneys filed a motion asking the prosecution to provide all search warrants, affidavits, and related documents connected to any searches conducted in this case. The defense is also putting the court on notice of a potential motion to suppress — meaning they may later ask the judge to throw out evidence they believe was obtained unlawfully. Under the Fourth Amendment, evidence gathered through an illegal search generally cannot be used at trial. The court will need to evaluate whether any searches in this case were conducted properly before that evidence can be used against Kristin Lynn Avila.
6/22/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL TIME TO FILE MOTIONS
What this means: Attorneys for Kristin Lynn Avila filed a motion asking Carroll County State Court for extra time to file additional pretrial motions. The defense noted that they had not yet received discovery from the State and requested ten days from the date discovery is served to file any further motions. This is a routine request made when defense attorneys need time to review the evidence before deciding what legal challenges to raise.
6/22/26
DEFENSE FILES OBJECTION PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 35-3-154.1
What this means: Kristin Lynn Avila’s attorneys filed a formal objection notifying the State and Carroll County State Court that the defense objects to any written crime lab or scientific reports being introduced at trial without the actual analyst or technician testifying in person. Under Georgia law, defendants have the right to confront witnesses against them, and this objection preserves that right. The defense is requiring that any lab personnel whose reports are used as evidence must appear and testify at trial rather than simply submitting paperwork.
6/22/26
APPEARANCE BOND SET FOR KRISTIN LYNN AVILA
What this means: An appearance bond was issued for Kristin Lynn Avila in Carroll County, securing her release from custody while the case is pending. The bond was set in the amount of $1,500 and covers the charges of Simple Battery – Family Violence and Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree. The bond requires Kristin Lynn Avila to appear at Carroll County State Court and obligates her not to leave without the court’s permission. The bond was approved by Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
7/20/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO MODIFY BOND CONDITIONS
What this means: Attorneys for Kristin Lynn Avila filed a Motion to Modify Bond Conditions in Carroll County State Court, asking the judge to change one of the requirements of her bond. Specifically, the defense requested that the condition requiring Kristin Lynn Avila to stay away from a family member be removed, and that she be permitted to have non-violent contact with that person. The motion notes that the two are married and share children, and states that the family member is in agreement with the request. The defense asked to be heard on the matter as soon as possible.
7/28/26
PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION REQUIREMENTS ISSUED TO KRISTIN LYNN AVILA
What this means: The Carroll County Solicitor’s Office issued a Pre-Trial Diversion (PTD) agreement to Kristin Lynn Avila outlining the requirements she must complete for her case to be dismissed. Pre-Trial Diversion is a program that allows certain defendants to avoid a conviction by completing specific conditions set by the prosecutor’s office. Kristin Lynn Avila has until January 28, 2027 to complete all requirements. The conditions include: (1) paying a $500 Pre-Trial Diversion fee to the Clerk of Court; (2) completing an in-person Anger Management course of at least 8 hours within 30 days and providing proof of completion to the Solicitor’s Office — online courses are not accepted; (3) having no violent, harassing, provoking, or intimidating contact with a family member during the 6-month diversion period; (4) not violating any local, county, state, or federal laws during the diversion period, and notifying the Carroll County Solicitor’s Office within 24 hours of any arrest, citation, or law enforcement contact; and (5) keeping the Solicitor’s Office informed of any changes to the agreement. If Kristin Lynn Avila successfully completes all requirements, the Solicitor’s Office will dismiss the charges and have the case removed from her record. Failure to complete the requirements will result in further court action. Defense attorney Timothy A. Heath has authorized the Solicitor’s Office to communicate with his office regarding the PTD agreement.
7/30/26
JUDGE GRANTS CONSENT ORDER MODIFYING BOND CONDITIONS
What this means: Honorable Judge Drummond of Carroll County State Court signed a Consent Order modifying Kristin Lynn Avila’s bond conditions. The order allows Kristin Lynn Avila to have non-violent contact with a family member while the case remains pending. The order was agreed to by both the defense — represented by Timothy A. Heath of Duke & Heath — and the prosecution, represented by Assistant Solicitor General Jeff Hunt. A consent order means both sides agreed to the change before the judge signed it, so no hearing was required.
8/6/26
MOTION HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 8/6/26
What this means: A motion hearing was scheduled in Carroll County State Court for August 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM. This hearing was set to address the pretrial motions filed by Kristin Lynn Avila’s defense team — including the Motion to Suppress, the Motion for Discovery, the Brady Motion, and the Motion for Additional Time to File Motions. At a motion hearing, the judge listens to arguments from both sides and rules on whether the requested relief should be granted before the case proceeds further.
8/12/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED FOR 8/12/26
What this means: An arraignment was scheduled in Carroll County State Court for August 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM. Although Kristin Lynn Avila previously filed a written Waiver of Arraignment and entered a Not Guilty plea on June 22, 2026, this date appears on the court calendar as a scheduled arraignment event. It is common for arraignment dates to remain on the docket even after a written waiver has been filed.
1/20/27
PTD STATUS HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 1/20/27
What this means: A Pre-Trial Diversion status hearing is scheduled in Carroll County State Court for January 20, 2027 at 8:30 AM. This hearing is tied to the Pre-Trial Diversion agreement issued to Kristin Lynn Avila on July 28, 2026, which gives her until January 20, 2027 to complete all required conditions. At a PTD status hearing, the court will check on whether Kristin Lynn Avila has met the program’s requirements — such as paying the $500 diversion fee and completing the in-person Anger Management course. If all conditions have been satisfied, the Solicitor’s Office is expected to dismiss the charges and have the case removed from her record.