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Name:
Hart, Logan Wayne
Date of Booking:
07/08/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN 1ST DEGREE
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Case History:
7/8/25
ARREST AND BOOKING
What this means: Logan Wayne Hart was booked into Hall County jail on charges of first-degree cruelty to a child. This marks the beginning of case 25CR001240 in the Hall County court system.
8/11/25
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FILED
What this means: Defense attorney Michael Bodiford officially entered his appearance in Logan Wayne Hart’s case, formally notifying the Hall County court that he is representing Hart in the cruelty to children’s proceedings.
8/18/25
MOTION TO SET BOND FILED
What this means: Logan Wayne Hart’s defense attorney Michael Bodiford filed a request asking the court to set bond so Hart could be released from jail while awaiting trial on the first-degree cruelty to child charge.
8/21/25
RULE NISI ISSUED FOR BOND HEARING
What this means: The Hall County court scheduled a hearing for 8/26/25 at 9:00 AM to consider Logan Wayne Hart’s request for bond. A rule nisi is a court order requiring someone to appear and show cause why something shouldn’t happen.
8/26/25
BOND DENIED
What this means: The judge denied Logan Wayne Hart’s request to be released on bond, meaning he must remain in jail while his first-degree cruelty to child case proceeds through the Hall County court system.
9/23/25
INDICTMENT RETURNED
What this means: A Hall County grand jury formally indicted Logan Wayne Hart on one count of first-degree cruelty to a child. An indictment means the grand jury found probable cause to believe Hart committed this felony offense, and the case will now proceed to trial.
11/12/25
SECOND MOTION TO SET BOND FILED
What this means: Defense attorney Michael Bodiford filed another request asking the Hall County court to set bond for Logan Wayne Hart, who has remained in jail since his 7/8/25 booking on the cruelty to children charge.
11/12/25
PROPOSED RULE NISI FILED
What this means: Logan Wayne Hart’s defense team submitted a proposed court order to schedule a hearing on their second bond request in the Hall County cruelty to children case.
11/25/25
BOND SET AT $30,000
What this means: The Hall County judge granted Logan Wayne Hart’s second bond request and set his bond at $30,000. This means Hart can be released from jail if he posts this amount while awaiting trial on the first-degree cruelty to child charge.
12/10/25
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT FILED
What this means: Logan Wayne Hart waived his right to a formal arraignment hearing through his attorney Michael Bodiford. This means Hart acknowledged receiving the indictment and chose to skip the formal reading of charges in open court.
12/18/25
ARRAIGNMENT HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: Despite the waiver filed earlier, the Hall County court scheduled an arraignment hearing for Logan Wayne Hart at 10:00 AM to formally address the first-degree cruelty to child indictment.
12/22/25
MOTION FOR DISCOVERY FILED
What this means: Defense attorney Michael Bodiford filed a motion invoking the standing order for discovery in Logan Wayne Hart’s Hall County case. This requests that prosecutors turn over evidence, witness lists, and other materials related to the cruelty to children charges.
12/22/25
MOTION TO REDUCE BOND FILED
What this means: Even though Logan Wayne Hart received a $30,000 bond in 11/25/25, his attorney Michael Bodiford filed a request asking the Hall County court to lower that bond amount further.
1/2/26
HEARING SCHEDULED FOR BOND REDUCTION
What this means: The Hall County court set a hearing for 1/13/26 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 404 to consider Logan Wayne Hart’s request to reduce his $30,000 bond in the cruelty to children case.
1/5/26
MOTION TO FILE ADDITIONAL MOTIONS GRANTED
What this means: The Hall County judge granted Logan Wayne Hart’s request to file additional motions after receiving discovery materials. Defense attorney Michael Bodiford now has ten days from when he receives the prosecution’s evidence to file any new motions related to what he discovers.
1/5/26
HEARING SCHEDULED FOR DEFENSE MOTIONS
What this means: The Hall County court scheduled a hearing for 1/29/26 at 10:00 AM to address multiple motions filed by Logan Wayne Hart’s defense attorney Michael Bodiford in the cruelty to children case.
1/18/26
DEFENSE COUNSEL APPOINTED
What this means: Michael Bodiford was appointed as defense attorney for Logan Wayne Hart in this Hall County cruelty to children case. This means Hart now has legal representation to defend against the first-degree cruelty to child charges in case 25CR001240.
2/19/26
CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED
What this means: Logan Wayne Hart must appear for a calendar call at 10:00 AM in Hall County court. This is a scheduling hearing where the judge will confirm trial readiness and address any last-minute issues before the 3/23/26 trial date.
3/19/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE IN LOGAN HART CASE
What this means: Logan Hart’s attorney, Michael Bodiford, filed a formal request asking the Hall County Superior Court to postpone the March 23, 2026 trial week. The motion states that Logan Hart is currently incarcerated in another jail and has not had the opportunity to review case evidence — known as “discovery” — with his attorney. The filing also notes that plea negotiations are ongoing and are expected to conclude before the April 20, 2026 trial week. Case No. 2025CR001240 is before Judge Bonnie Chessher Oliver of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit.
3/23/26
JUDGE GRANTS CONTINUANCE — TRIAL MOVED TO APRIL 20, 2026 WEEK
What this means: Judge Bonnie Chessher Oliver signed an order granting the motion for continuance in Logan Hart’s case. The March 23, 2026 trial week was removed from the calendar, and the case was placed on the April 20, 2026 trial calendar week in Hall County Superior Court. This means Logan Hart’s trial did not proceed as originally scheduled.
4/2/26
CALENDAR CALL RESCHEDULED
What this means: The calendar call for Logan Wayne Hart’s case has been moved to 4/2/26 at 10:00 AM in Hall County court. This scheduling hearing will now occur after the originally planned 3/23/26 trial date.
4/20/26
NEW TRIAL DATE SET
What this means: Logan Wayne Hart’s trial on the first-degree cruelty to child charge has been rescheduled to begin at 9:00 AM on 4/20/26 in Hall County court. The 3/23/26 trial date has been moved back to this new date.
5/4/26
NEW TRIAL DATE SET
What this means: Logan Wayne Hart’s trial on the first-degree cruelty to child charge has been rescheduled again to begin at 9:00 AM on 5/4/26 in Hall County court. The previous 4/20/26 trial date has been moved back to this new date in case 25CR001240.
6/18/26
CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED — LOGAN HART CASE
What this means: A calendar call has been set for June 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Hall County Superior Court for Logan Hart’s case (No. 2025CR001240), which involves a charge of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree. A calendar call is a routine court appearance where the judge confirms which cases are ready to proceed and sets or confirms upcoming hearing and trial dates.
7/13/26
TRIAL SCHEDULED — LOGAN HART CASE
What this means: Logan Hart’s case has been placed on the trial schedule for July 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Hall County Superior Court. This is the date currently set for trial on the charge of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree in Case No. 2025CR001240.
8/17/26
TRIAL SCHEDULED — LOGAN HART CASE
What this means: Logan Hart’s trial has been rescheduled to August 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Hall County Superior Court. The charge of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree in Case No. 2025CR001240 is now set for trial on this date, moving from the previously scheduled July 13, 2026 trial date.
9/3/26
CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED — LOGAN HART CASE
What this means: A calendar call has been set for September 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Hall County Superior Court for Logan Hart’s case (No. 2025CR001240). At this routine court appearance, the judge will confirm the status of the case and verify that all parties are ready to proceed with the trial currently scheduled for September 14, 2026.
9/14/26
TRIAL SCHEDULED — LOGAN HART CASE
What this means: Logan Hart’s trial on the charge of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree has been scheduled for September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Hall County Superior Court. This is the current trial date in Case No. 2025CR001240, following the previous postponement from August 17, 2026.