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Name:
Bishop, MacKenzie Lane
Date of Booking:
05/19/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Using Telephone Communications for Obscene, Threatening, or Harassing Purposes
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Case History:
6/3/25
ACCUSATION FILED (CASE NUMBER 25SC594)
What this means: An accusation is a formal legal document filed by a prosecutor that: Officially charges someone with a crime and starts the criminal court process.
6/6/25
BOND ($6,690)
What this means: A bond is money or a promise given to the court so a person can get out of jail before their trial. It ensures the person will return to court. If they come back, the money is returned; if not, the court keeps it.
6/6/25
STATE ENTRY OF APPEARENCE
What this means: Is a formal document filed in a court case to notify the court (and all parties involved) that an attorney—or sometimes a party representing themselves—is officially entering the case.
9/8/25
DEFENSE DISCOVERY REQUESTED
What this means: One side has asked the other side to share evidence and information. This can include documents, witness lists, or other evidence. The goal is to make sure both sides know the facts before the trial.
9/8/25
DEFENSE ENTRY OF APPEARENCE
What this means: Is a formal document filed in a court case to notify the court (and all parties involved) that an attorney—or sometimes a party representing themselves—is officially entering the case.
9/8/25
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: Is when a defendant gives up the right to appear in court for the formal reading of charges. By signing it, the defendant agrees to proceed without attending the arraignment. This allows the case to move forward without a personal appearance.
9/11/25
ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: Is the first court appearance of a person who has been charged with a crime. At this hearing, the charges are read, and the defendant enters a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest).
11/6/25
DEFENSE ATTORNEY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FILED
What this means: Traci Trippe, the attorney representing MacKenzie Lane Bishop in Paulding County case 25-SC-000594, filed a notice that she will be taking family/medical leave and will be absent from all court proceedings through March 2026. The court and opposing counsel have 10 days to object to this leave request.
3/13/26
EXTENDED DEFENSE ATTORNEY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FILED
What this means: Attorney Traci Trippe filed another notice of leave of absence for MacKenzie Lane Bishop’s case in Paulding County, extending her family/medical leave through July 2026. This means all court proceedings in Bishop’s case will continue to be postponed while her attorney remains unavailable. The court and prosecution have 10 days to object to this extended leave.
8/3/26
STATE CERTIFICATE OF DISCOVERY FILED
What this means: The prosecution filed a Certificate of Discovery in MacKenzie Lane Bishop’s case, indicating that discovery materials (evidence, witness statements, and other information the prosecution intends to use) have been provided to the defense. This ensures both sides have access to the evidence before trial.
10/12/26
CRIMINAL CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED
What this means: A criminal calendar call is scheduled for 10/12/26 at 9:30 AM in MacKenzie Lane Bishop’s case. At a calendar call, the judge reviews the status of the case with both attorneys present, confirms whether the case is ready to proceed, and may set trial dates or address any pending motions or issues.