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Name:
Rubel, Chad Anthony
Date of Booking:
08/03/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Simple Battery
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Case History:
8/4/25
CHAD ANTHONY RUBEL RELEASED ON BOND AFTER ARREST
What this means: Chad Anthony Rubel was booked into the Paulding County jail on August 3, 2025, in connection with a charge of Simple Battery — Family Violence. He was released on August 4, 2025, after posting a $1,300 bonding company bond, secured through Bond James Bond surety. The bond was authorized by Deputy B. Kitchens #817 of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and attested by Deputy Sheriff Irene Smith on behalf of Sheriff Ashley Henson. As a condition of his release, Rubel was required to acknowledge in writing that all court appearance notices would be mailed to the address he provided on the bond, and that failure to keep that address current with the Clerk of State Court could result in a bench warrant for his arrest.
9/25/26
ACCUSATION FILED — CHAD ANTHONY RUBEL CHARGED WITH SIMPLE BATTERY, FAMILY VIOLENCE
What this means: On September 25, 2026, Solicitor General Luana P. Nolen filed a formal accusation — a charging document used in State Court — against Chad Anthony Rubel in Paulding County State Court under case number 26-SC-000820. An accusation is the State Court equivalent of an indictment; it officially brings charges without requiring a grand jury.
The accusation contains one count: Simple Battery — Family Violence, in violation of O.C.G.A. 16-5-23(f). Chad Anthony Rubel is accused of intentionally making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with the alleged victim on or about August 3, 2025, in Paulding County, specifically by allegedly using his hands to shove the alleged victim. The charge carries the family violence designation because the accused and the alleged victim are alleged to be parents of the same child. The document was filed with State Court Clerk Sheila M. Butler.
9/25/26
PROSECUTOR ASSIGNED TO CHAD ANTHONY RUBEL CASE
What this means: On September 25, 2026, the Paulding County Solicitor’s Office filed an Entry of Appearance in State Court case number 26-SC-000820, notifying the court that Kenneth Holmes, Deputy Chief Assistant Solicitor General, has been assigned to prosecute the case against Chad Anthony Rubel. This is a routine administrative filing that formally identifies which attorney from the Solicitor’s Office will be handling the case going forward.