Steven Smith

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Name:
Smith, Steven Lavon

Date of Booking:
01/03/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
PUBLIC INDECENCY-1ST OR 2ND CONVICTION – M

Officer’s Narrative:
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On January 3, 2026 at or around 2150 hours I, Officer Johnson, responded to the intersection of W. Congress St and Whitaker St. to investigate the report of Lewdness.

Upon my arrival to the above-mentioned location, CRT units were on scene and had located the male later identified as Steven Smith. Officer Franz spoke with the complainant, [WITNESS #1], who said, Smith was in front of his store, Smoke and Vape Market located at 111 W. Congress St. when he had pulled his dark gray sweatpants down to his ankles and began to dance. The store owner stated numerous people witnessed the incident and he had his customers leave the store.

[WITNESS #1] was able to provide a video of the Smith during the act of lewdness. The video was uploaded to Evidence.com.

Smith was arrested and charged with Indecent Exposure (O.C.G.A. 16-6-8.) He was transported to CCDC without incident.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

1/6/26

FIRST APPEARANCE

What this means: Steven Lavon Smith made his first court appearance in Chatham County Recorder Court for charges of public indecency. This is typically when a defendant is formally told about the charges against them and advised of their rights, including the right to an attorney.

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2/4/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY BARBARA FOSTER ENTERS APPEARANCE

What this means: Attorney Barbara Foster officially filed paperwork to represent Steven Lavon Smith in case RCCR26-00437. This means Smith now has legal representation for his public indecency charge.

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2/11/26

MISDEMEANOR DOCKET HEARING SCHEDULED

What this means: Steven Lavon Smith has a court hearing scheduled for 8:45 AM in Chatham County Recorder Court. The docket notation indicates that the arresting officer is required to attend this hearing, which often happens when testimony or evidence from the officer may be needed.

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2/11/26

GUILTY PLEA TO REDUCED CHARGE AND SENTENCING

What this means: Steven Lavon Smith pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after prosecutors reduced his original public indecency charge during his scheduled misdemeanor docket hearing in Chatham County Recorder Court. He was sentenced to 12 months in custody but received credit for time already served. The remaining balance of his sentence was suspended, meaning he will not have to serve additional jail time as long as he complies with any conditions set by the court.