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Name:
Abbott, Matthew Clements
Date of Booking:
08/21/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
PUBLIC INDECENCY
PUBLIC INDECENCY
Distributing Obscene Materials (Misdemeanor)
Violation of Oath by Public Officer (Felony)
Article:
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Case History:
9/6/25
OFF-CONSENT BOND SIGNED
What this means: Officer Matthew Clements Abbott signed his bond agreement on September 5, 2025, one day before this court filing. This means he formally accepted the $25,000 bond terms and conditions set by Judge Brendan F. Murphy, allowing him to be released from custody while his case proceeds.
9/11/25
BOND ADMINISTRATIVELY TRANSFERRED TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Officer Matthew Clements Abbott’s bond was transferred from the lower court to Cobb County Superior Court. This administrative action typically occurs when a felony case moves from magistrate court to superior court, where felony cases like Abbott’s violation of oath by public officer charge are handled. His bond conditions remain in effect during this transfer.