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Name:
Welch, Joseph Thomas
Date of Booking:
03/13/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
BATTERY-FAMILY VIOLENCE (1ST OFFENSE) – M
BATTERY-FAMILY VIOLENCE-SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION OR PRIOR FORCIBLE FELONY CONVICTION – M
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Case History:
3/14/25
BOND ORDER
What this means: A bond order sets the amount or conditions for release from jail. A cash bond is paid with money, and a property bond uses property instead. Both ensure the person returns to court. In this case, the judge signed a bond order setting the bond at $4,000.
3/26/25
MOTION AND ORDER OF VICTIM TO MODIFY SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF BOND FROM “NO CONTACT” TO “NO THREATENING OR VIOLENT CONTACT” WITH THE VICTIM.
What this means: The victim in this case formally requested that the court change the conditions the defendant must follow while released on bond. The victim asked that the existing condition, which completely prohibited any contact between the defendant and the victim, be modified to allow contact as long as it is not threatening, violent, or abusive. In this case, the judge signed an order granting the motion, which means the court approved the victim’s request and officially changed the bond conditions.
4/21/25
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE – STEVEN E. SCHEER (DEFENSE)
What this means: Steven E. Scheer entered as the attorney of record in this case by filing an Entry of Appearance. An Entry of Appearance is a formal document that notifies the court and all parties that an attorney is officially representing a party in the case.
6/16/25
PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION AGREEMENT
What this means: Pretrial diversion is a program that allows someone charged with a crime to avoid a trial. They must follow certain rules, like doing community service or taking classes. If they complete the program successfully, the charges are usually dropped and may even be cleared from their record.
11/21/25
LEAVE OF ABSENCE – STEVEN E. SCHEER (DEFENSE)
What this means: Defense attorney Steven E. Scheer requested a leave of absence from November 21 to December 31, 2025. A leave of absence allows a lawyer to be temporarily excused from court appearances or duties and must be approved by the court for valid reasons, such as personal or medical matters.
12/11/25
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE – STEVEN E. SCHEER (DEFENSE)
What this means: Defense attorney Steven E. Scheer filed a request for a continuance due to a previously filed leave of absence. The motion asked the court to postpone the scheduled court date, and the judge will decide whether to grant or deny the request.
1/26/26
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOCKET HEARING AT 10:30AM
What this means: A court session that is specifically scheduled to handle cases involving allegations of domestic violence.
1/26/26
CASE COMPLETED
What this means: The defendant successfully completed a court-approved diversion program. As a result, the court dismissed the case, and no conviction was entered on the defendant’s record.