Terrence Bennett

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Name:
Bennett, Terrence James

Date of Booking:
04/11/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – M

Speeding – M

DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M

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Case History:

4/14/26

BOND POSTED FOR TERRENCE JAMES BENNETT

What this means: A bond in the amount of $5,700 was posted through Sasseen Bonding on behalf of Terrence James Bennett, allowing him to be released from the Chatham County Jail while his case moves forward. The bond was paid by a third party. Being released on bond means Bennett is not in custody but is still required to appear in court for all scheduled proceedings.

6/22/26

ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FILED BY DEFENSE ATTORNEY AND REQUESTS FOR BINDOVER AND JURY TRIAL

What this means: William Claiborne, the defense attorney for Terrence James Bennett, filed a formal notice of appearance in Case No. RCCR26-10229, officially entering the case on Bennett’s behalf. At the same time, Claiborne filed two additional requests: a request to bind the case up to State Court (meaning to transfer the case from Recorder’s Court to a higher court with broader jurisdiction) and a request for a jury trial. These filings indicate that the defense intends to pursue a jury trial rather than accept a bench trial before a judge alone, and believes the case should be handled in State Court rather than Recorder’s Court.

8/4/26

DUI DOCKET HEARING SCHEDULED

What this means: Terrence James Bennett is required to appear for a DUI docket hearing in Chatham County Recorder’s Court on this date at 1:30 PM. This is a scheduled court appearance where the status of his case will be reviewed and next steps determined.

8/4/26

CASE BOUND OVER TO STATE COURT

What this means: At the 8/4/26 DUI docket hearing, the case against Terrence James Bennett was bound over to Chatham County State Court. This means the case is being transferred from Recorder’s Court to the higher court system, as the defense had requested. Bennett’s case will now proceed in State Court rather than Recorder’s Court.