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Filed 2023-05-31
Status Open
Type Probation Transfer|Carjacking, Armed C 265 §21 A
Docket 91 entries

Parties

Defendant Ortiz, Eric James

Lawyers

Docket Entries

  1. Indictment(s) returned
  2. Attorney appearance On this date Donald S Crotty, Esq. added as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Eric J Ortiz Appointment made for the purpose of Case in Chief by Judge Hon. Renee P Dupuis.
  3. Event Result: Judge: Dupuis, Hon. Renee P The following event: Arraignment scheduled for 03/12/2018 09:00 AM has been resulted as follows: Result: Held as Scheduled Appeared: Defendant Ortiz, Eric J Attorney Crotty, Esq., Donald S Attorney Walsh, Esq., Daniel J Staff Appeared: Court Reporter Pallatroni, Kathy
  4. Defendant arraigned before Court. Judge: Dupuis, Hon. Renee P
  5. Defendant waives reading of indictment Judge: Dupuis, Hon. Renee P
  6. Plea of not guilty entered on all charges. Judge: Dupuis, Hon. Renee P
  7. The defendant\petitioner is committed without bail for the following reason: Pending dangerousness hearing. Judge: Dupuis, Hon. Renee P
  8. Scheduled: Judge: Dupuis, Hon. Renee P Event: Bail (58A) Date: 03/20/2018 Time: 09:00 AM Result: Held as scheduled
  9. Commonwealth 's Motion for Order of Pre-Trial Detention.
  10. Event Result: Judge: Dupuis, Hon. Renee P The following event: Bail (58A) scheduled for 03/20/2018 09:00 AM has been resulted as follows: Result: Held as scheduled Appeared: Defendant Ortiz, Eric J Attorney Crotty, Esq., Donald S Attorney Walsh, Esq., Daniel J Staff Appeared: Court Reporter Pallatroni, Kathy
  11. Document: Notice to Appear for Final Pretrial Sent On: 03/20/2018 09:43:54
  12. The following form was generated: Notice to Appear for Trial Sent On: 03/20/2018 09:47:38
  13. List of exhibits from the dangerousness hearing (exhibits 1-3 are maintained under seal pursuant to G.L. 268, sec. 13D). Judge: Dupuis, Hon. Renee P Judge: Dupuis, Hon. Renee P
  14. The defendant\petitioner is committed without bail for the following reason: Held due to dangerousness C.276 § 58A. (Faxed to BCHOC) Judge: Dupuis, Hon. Renee P
  15. Sent to Registry of Motor Vehicles, Department of Revenue and Department of Transitional Assistance: Notice of Unpaid Legal Counsel Fees Sent On: 04/17/2018 14:00:43
  16. Event Result: Judge: Yessayan, Hon. Raffi N The following event: Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 04/30/2018 09:00 AM has been resulted as follows: Result: Held as Scheduled Appeared: Prosecutor Bristol County District Attorney Attorney Crotty, Esq., Donald S
  17. Event Result: Judge: Yessayan, Hon. Raffi N The following event: Final Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 06/01/2018 09:00 AM has been resulted as follows: Result: Not Held Reason: Request of Defendant
  18. Event Result:: Plea Offer scheduled on: 06/01/2018 09:00 AM Has been: Held as scheduled Hon. Raffi N Yessayan, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Daniel J Walsh, Esq., Defendant Eric J Ortiz Donald S Crotty, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant Staff: Aaron Strojny, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Lori E. Saulnier, Court Reporter 06/01/2018 09:00 AM Judge: Yessayan, Hon. Raffi N
  19. Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 06/18/2018 09:00 AM Has been: Not Held For the following reason: Case Disposed Hon. William F Sullivan, Presiding Judge: Sullivan, Hon. William F
  20. Event Result:: Hearing for Change of Plea scheduled on: 06/05/2018 09:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Raffi N Yessayan, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Daniel J Walsh, Esq., Defendant Eric J Ortiz Donald S Crotty, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant Staff: Lori E. Saulnier, Court Reporter Judge: Yessayan, Hon. Raffi N
  21. Defendant waives rights.
  22. Offense Disposition:: Charge #1 CARJACKING, ARMED c265 §21A On: 06/05/2018 Judge: Hon. Raffi N Yessayan By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #2 ROBBERY, ARMED c265 §17 On: 06/05/2018 Judge: Hon. Raffi N Yessayan By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #3 ROBBERY, ARMED c265 §17 On: 06/05/2018 Judge: Hon. Raffi N Yessayan By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea
  23. Defendant sentenced:: Date: 06/05/2018 Judge: Hon. Raffi N Yessayan Charge #: 1 CARJACKING, ARMED c265 §21A State Prison Sentence Not Less Than: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Not More Than: 5 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Committed to MCI - Cedar Junction (at Walpole) Credits 232 Days Financials: Victim/Witness Assessment on felony G.L. c. 258B, § 8. Amount $90.00
  24. Defendant Sentence:: Date: 06/05/2018 Judge: Hon. Raffi N Yessayan Charge #: 2 ROBBERY, ARMED c265 §17 Served Consecutively Charge # 1 Case 1873CR00038 Charge #: 3 ROBBERY, ARMED c265 §17 Served Concurrently Charge # 2 Case 1873CR00038 Committed to MCI - Cedar Junction (at Walpole) Probation: Risk/Need Probation Duration: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days
  25. ORDER: of Probation Conditions Judge: Yessayan, Hon. Raffi N
  26. Defendant notified of right of appeal to the Appelate Division of the Superior Court within ten (10) days.
  27. Defendant warned as to submission of DNA G.L. c. 22E, § 3
  28. Defendant warned pursuant to the habitual offender statute G.L. c. 279, § 25(d)
  29. Defendant warned pursuant to the armed career criminal statute G.L. c. 269, § 10G
  30. Defendant warned pursuant to alien status, G.L. c. 278, § 29D.
  31. Defendant 's Motion to Revise and Revoke Sentence; Affidavit of Counsel (no action requested at this time)
  32. Probation Transfer Notice Received - case transferred to Suffolk County
  33. Probation Transfer Review Complete
  34. Probation transfer accepted. Originating Court: Bristol County Case Number: 1873CR00038 Receiving Court: Suffolk County Criminal Amt Owed: 240.0 Amt Paid: 0.0 Amt Dismissed: 0.0 Balance: 240.0 ;
  35. Probation transfer accepted.
  36. Copies of original Docket Sheets, Indictment, financial sheet, and notice of transfer from Bristol County received on 09/13/2021. Case transferred from Bristol Superior Court 1873CR00038.
  37. Defendant not in court (non-custody) Hearing on Request for Probation warrant held After hearing, straight warrant to issue Event Result:: Hearing on Request for Probation Warrant scheduled on: 09/13/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon Diane Freniere, Presiding Staff: Tiffany Castillo, Assistant Clerk Magistrate James Pardi, Assistant Clerk Magistrate E. Smith, PO FTR: 2:50pm
  38. Request filed by probation for a warrant. ALLOWED Judge: Freniere, Hon Diane
  39. Issued: Straight Warrant issued on 09/13/2021 for Ortiz, Eric J
  40. Pro Se Defendant 's Motion for Speedy Trial filed.
  41. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Bristol County House of Correction returnable for 10/15/2021 02:00 PM Hearing for Warrant Removal. ZOOM CONFERENCE DO NOT TRANSPORT Meeting ID - 161 477 1272 (No Password) Habe faxed to Bristol, PO L. Smith notified Court notified Defendant not at Bristol, refaxed to MCI Cedar Juncrtion, confirmation in file
  42. Recalled: Straight Warrant cancelled on 10/15/2021 for Ortiz, Eric J
  43. Defendant brought into court via Zoom. (Custody) Initial probation surrender held, probable cause found. Released on personal recognizance. (DIscharge on this case only, held on another matter) Case continued by agreement to 11/23/21 at 9am for Final Probation Surrender in CrtRm 704. (Custody, habe to MCI Walpole) Event Result:: Hearing for Warrant Removal scheduled on: 10/15/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Mark A Hallal, Presiding Staff: Tiffany Castilo, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Regan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate E. Smith, PO C. Kenney, Atty FTR: 2:49pm
  44. The following form was generated: Release from Custody Order Sent On: 10/15/2021 15:26:18
  45. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to MCI - Cedar Junction (at Walpole) returnable for 11/23/2021 09:00 AM Final Probation Surrender Hearing. Live hearing
  46. Findings and Order of Statutory Fees Legal Counsel Fee waived Judge: Hallal, Hon. Mark A
  47. Attorney appearance On this date Christopher M Kenney, Esq. added as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Eric J Ortiz Appointment made for the purpose of Probation Surrender by Judge Hon. Mark A Hallal.
  48. Legal Counsel Fee Waived. Judge: Hallal, Hon. Mark A
  49. Released on Personal Recognizance Judge: Hallal, Hon. Mark A
  50. Probation files Notice of Surrender and hearing(s) for alleged violation(s) of probation
  51. Defendant Brought into Court. Final Surrender held. Sayeed Notice Read. Defendant Stipulation to Violation. Probation Continued to Original Date 06/5/2023, Same Terms and Conditions. Discharge Issued. to this case only Event Result:: Final Probation Surrender Hearing scheduled on: 11/23/2021 09:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Mark A Hallal, Presiding Staff: Constance Goll, Assistant Clerk Magistrate James Pardi, Assistant Clerk Magistrate E. Smith, PO C. Kenny, Atty. FTR 2:22pm
  52. Standard conditions of Probation apply with the following Special Conditions: Other Special Condition Enter and Complete Maverick House Program Enter and Complete OCC Level 3 Must Report to Probation once Released from MCI Cedar Junction
  53. The following form was generated: Release from Custody Order Sent On: 11/23/2021 15:53:11
  54. Issued: Straight Warrant issued on 03/08/2022 for Ortiz, Eric J
  55. Defendant not present in court. Probations warrant application filed and authorized. VTP straight non-bailable warrant Event Result:: Conference to Review Status scheduled on: 03/08/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Stacey Pichardo, Presiding Staff: David Sheehan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate J. Fitzgerald for E. Smith, P.O. FTR 12:15pm
  56. Request filed by probation for a warrant.
  57. Defendant comes into court live. Inital probation surrender hearing held. Case advanced at the request of probation Re: Elmo Warrant. Warrant ordered recalled. Warrant recall fee waived. Defendant surrendered on this day. After hearing, probable cause found. Defendant found in violation of terms and conditions of probation. . Case continued by agreement to 12/19/2022 at 9am in court room 704 Re: Final Probation Surrender (Non Custody; Live). Discharge to issue. Event Result:: Initial Probation Surrender Hearing scheduled on: 11/07/2022 01:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Stacey Pichardo, Presiding Staff: Michelle Pierce, Deputy Assistant Clerk N. Brophy, PO (Live) J. Garland, Atty (Live) FTR 1:05pm
  58. Recalled: Straight Warrant cancelled on 11/07/2022 for Ortiz, Eric J
  59. Probation files Notice of Surrender and hearing(s) for alleged violation(s) of probation
  60. Findings and Order of Statutory Fees Judge: Pichardo, Stacey
  61. Bail warnings read
  62. Released on Personal Recognizance with the following conditions: Other Special Condition Without Prejudice. Same terms and conditions remain. Added Conditions of Release on Bail: - GPS within 24 hours by 9:00am tomorrow; 11/08/2022 - Reside at Charlestown Recovery House - Curfew from 5:00pm to 4:30am every day, 7 days per week - Report to probation one (1) time per week as directed by probation - Actively seek and maintain employment with verification to probation - Attend one (1) NA meeting per day - Sign all necessary release forms to probation - Inclusion zone on Monday through Saturday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at 55 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA - Inclusion zone on Sunday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Charlestown Police Station (Address to be provided by probation)
  63. Attorney appearance On this date Jeffrey Garland, Esq. added as Appointed - Probation Matter for Defendant Eric J Ortiz Appointment made for the purpose of Probation Surrender by Judge Stacey Pichardo.
  64. Legal Counsel Fee Waived. Judge: Pichardo, Stacey
  65. The following form was generated: Release from Custody Order Sent On: 11/07/2022 15:41:49
  66. Attorney appearance On this date Christopher M Kenney, Esq. dismissed/withdrawn as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Eric J Ortiz
  67. Attorney appearance On this date Donald S Crotty, Esq. dismissed/withdrawn as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Eric J Ortiz
  68. Jeffrey Garland, Esq.'s Appearance of Counsel, filed.
  69. Defendant Comes into Court. After hearing, Defendant Allowed to Attend Work Holiday Party. Window: December 14, 2022 5:00pm - 10:00pm. Case has nexted scheduled date of 12/19/2022. Event Result:: Conference to Review Status scheduled on: 12/13/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Stacey Pichardo, Presiding Staff: Michelle Pierce, Assistant Clerk FTR 10:00am
  70. Defendant comes into court. Final Probation Surrender not held. New Curfew of 11pm-5am excluding Christmas Eve, Defendant must remain in Charlestown. Defendant must return to curfew on 12-25-22 at 10:30am. Case continued by agreement to 1-24-23 at 9am in courtroom 704 for a Final Probation Surrender. (Live, Non-Custody) Event Result:: Final Probation Surrender Hearing scheduled on: 12/19/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Not Held For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Mark A Hallal, Presiding Staff: Rourke Donnelly, Assistant Clerk Magistrate James Pardi, Assistant Clerk Magistrate E. Monteiro for L. Smith, PO J. Garland, Atty FTR: 10:10am
  71. Defendant comes into court. Final probation surrender held. After hearing, defendant is found in violation. Probation extended to 12/1/2023, same terms and conditions. Conditions of probation: 1. Remain at the Gavin House. 2. GPS remains. OCC level 3 is ordered vacated. Event Result:: Final Probation Surrender Hearing scheduled on: 01/24/2023 09:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Joshua Wall, Presiding Staff: Rourke Donnelly, Assistant Clerk Magistrate James Pardi, Assistant Clerk Magistrate E. Smith, PO J. Garland, Atty FTR: 10:14am
  72. List of exhibits Judge: Wall, Hon. Joshua
  73. Defendant, being represented by counsel, found in violation of conditions of probation after hearing, other action taken Defendant reprobated to 12/01/2023
  74. Probation Transfer Notice Received (case originated in Bristol County 1873CR00038, transferred to Suffolk County 2184PT00532, now transferring to Middlesex County) (copy of indictments scanned into this entry)
  75. Probation Transfer Review Complete. Financials reviewed and verified.
  76. Probation transfer accepted. Originating Court: Suffolk County Criminal Case Number: 2184PT00532 Receiving Court: Middlesex County Amt Owed: 240.0 Amt Paid: 0.0 Amt Dismissed: 0.0 Balance: 240.0 ;
  77. Copies of original Docket Report from Suffolk County received on 05/31/2023.
  78. Copies of original Indictments from Suffolk County received on 05/31/2023.
  79. Event Result:: Motion Hearing to Modify Probation Term/Conditions scheduled on: 06/06/2023 02:00 PM Has been: Not Held For the following reason: Request of Probation Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  80. Event Result:: Hearing on Request for Probation Warrant scheduled on: 06/13/2023 10:30 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled For the following reason: Defendant defaulted Comments: NON BAILABLE STRAIGHT WARRANT TO ISSUE Michelle C Goldman, Presiding Staff: Mary T Aufiero, Assistant Clerk Dennis Collins, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  81. Issued: Straight Warrant issued on 06/13/2023 for Ortiz, Eric J
  82. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk County Jail returnable for 07/19/2023 11:00 AM Hearing for Warrant Removal. in person / please transport
  83. Attorney appearance On this date Jeffrey Garland, Esq. dismissed/withdrawn as Appointed - Probation Matter for Defendant Eric James Ortiz
  84. Attorney appearance On this date George P King, Esq. added as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Eric James Ortiz Appointment made for the purpose of Probation Surrender by Judge Daniel Flaherty.
  85. Recalled: Straight Warrant cancelled on 07/19/2023 for Ortiz, Eric James
  86. Event Result:: Hearing for Warrant Removal scheduled on: 07/19/2023 11:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: Po Luna/ Mamet Daniel Flaherty, Presiding Appeared: Defendant Eric James Ortiz George P King, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant Staff: Mary T Aufiero, Assistant Clerk FTR: J. MacEachern
  87. The defendant\petitioner is committed without bail for the following reason: Pending probation final surrender. Judge: Flaherty, Daniel
  88. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk County Jail returnable for 07/26/2023 03:00 PM Final Probation Surrender Hearing. **IN PERSON, PLEASE TRANSPORT** (Habe CANCELED on 7/25/23- Cancelation faxed and sent via email)
  89. Event Result:: Final Probation Surrender Hearing scheduled on: 07/26/2023 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Sarah Weyland Ellis, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  90. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk County Jail returnable for 09/20/2023 12:00 PM Final Probation Surrender Hearing. **IN PERSON, PLEASE TRANSPORT**
  91. Event Result:: Final Probation Surrender Hearing scheduled on: 09/20/2023 12:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Probation Hon. Sarah Weyland Ellis, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate

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