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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.