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Name:
Dampier, Taylor Marie
Date of Booking:
11/12/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
EXPLOIT/INFLICT PAIN TO/DEPRIVE ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO DISABLED PERSON, ELDER PERSON OR RESIDENT – F
FIN. TRANS. CARD THEFT – M
FIN. TRANS. CARD FRAUD – F
FIN. TRANS. CARD THEFT – F
THEFT BY TAKING – F
FIN. TRANS. CARD FRAUD – F
EXPLOIT/INFLICT PAIN TO/DEPRIVE ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO DISABLED PERSON, ELDER PERSON OR RESIDENT – F
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CASE HISTORY:
11/19/25
BOND as reflected on the bond paperwork is set at $6,500
What this means: Money or property a defendant gives the court to guarantee they will return for their court dates. If they show up as required, the bond is returned or released. If they don’t show up, they can lose the money or property and may face additional charges.
11/19/25
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
What this means: Defense attorney Taylor A. King officially notified the court that they will be representing the defendant in this case. By filing an “Entry of Appearance,” the attorney becomes the attorney of record. This also means the court and all parties will send future case updates and documents directly to that attorney.
11/19/25
FIRST APPEARANCE
What this means: The first time a person goes to court after being charged with a crime. At this hearing, the judge tells the defendant the charges, explains their rights, and may set bail or release conditions. it’s usually a short hearing to start the legal process.
12/04/25
BOUND FROM RECORDERS COURT TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: This is an order stating that a lower court has determined there is enough evidence for the case to move forward to a higher trial court.
02/25/26
INDICTMENT FILED
What this means: A Chatham County grand jury formally indicted Taylor Marie Dampier on four felony charges in case SCR25-26371-V3. The indictment accuses Dampier of financial transaction card theft and fraud, theft by taking over $1,500, and exploiting a disabled adult or elder person. District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones of the Eastern Judicial Circuit signed the indictment.
03/04/26
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL FILED
What this means: Assistant District Attorney Bonnie Jones filed paperwork to replace the original prosecutor in Taylor Marie Dampier’s case. Jones, who works out of Savannah, will now handle the prosecution going forward. This is routine when cases are reassigned between attorneys in the district attorney’s office.
05/20/26
CALENDAR CALL HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: Taylor Marie Dampier has a calendar call hearing set for 2:00 PM in Chatham County Superior Court. During this hearing, the court will check on the status of the case, set future court dates, and address any procedural matters. Both the prosecution and defense will update the judge on their preparation progress.
6/23/26
CALENDAR CALL AND ARRAIGNMENT HELD
What this means: Taylor Dampier appeared for a calendar call and arraignment in Chatham County Superior Court (Case No. SPCR25-03371-J3). At this hearing, the defendant was informed of the charges and entered a plea. The court appointed Scott Christopher Robichaux as the defendant’s attorney.
6/23/26
STATE’S DISCOVERY DISCLOSURE AND DEMAND FOR RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY FILED
What this means: The State filed its initial discovery disclosure, providing evidence and witness information to the defense, and demanded that the defense provide reciprocal discovery in return. This is a standard part of criminal procedure in which both sides exchange information they plan to use or that may be relevant to the case.
6/23/26
SCOTT CHRISTOPHER ROBICHAUX APPOINTED AS COUNSEL FOR TAYLOR DAMPIER
What this means: The court formally appointed Scott Christopher Robichaux to represent Taylor Dampier. Mr. Robichaux filed a notice of appearance on the same date, confirming his role as the defendant’s attorney.
6/24/26
OMNIBUS DISCOVERY DEMANDS FILED
What this means: The defense filed omnibus discovery demands, requesting all evidence, witness statements, police reports, and other materials the State possesses related to the case. This is a comprehensive request for all discoverable information.
7/8/26
MOTION TO SUPPRESS STATEMENTS AND REQUEST FOR JACKSON-DENNO HEARING FILED
What this means: Taylor Dampier’s attorney filed a motion to suppress any statements the defendant allegedly made to police, and requested a Jackson-Denno hearing. A Jackson-Denno hearing is a pretrial proceeding in which the judge determines whether statements made by the defendant were voluntary and admissible in court, or whether they were coerced or obtained in violation of the defendant’s rights.
7/8/26
MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE FILED
What this means: The defense filed a motion to suppress physical evidence in the case. This motion asks the court to exclude certain evidence from trial, typically on grounds that it was obtained illegally or in violation of the defendant’s constitutional rights.
8/21/26
TRIAL DOCKET CALL SCHEDULED FOR 8/21/26 AT 9:30 AM
What this means: A trial docket call has been scheduled for August 21, 2026, at 9:30 AM in Chatham County Superior Court. At a docket call, the court checks on the status of the case, confirms that both sides are ready to proceed, and may address any outstanding motions or scheduling issues before trial begins.
10/2/26
MOTION HEARING AND ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED FOR 10/2/26 AT 2:00 PM
What this means: A motion hearing and arraignment has been scheduled for October 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Chatham County Superior Court. At this hearing, the court will likely rule on the pending motions to suppress (statements and evidence) and may address any other pretrial matters. If the defendant has not yet entered a final plea, an arraignment may also occur at this time.