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Court

Knox Co

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-11-06
Status CASE CLOSED
Type Murder
Docket 78 entries
Disposition default

Parties

Defendant Taylor, Chad R
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Judge

Hon. Wetzel Richard D

Knox County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. CRIMINAL FILING FEES
  2. INDICTMENT & REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF WARRANT
  3. STATEWIDE WARRANT ISSUED TO SHERIFF OF KNOX COUNTY
  4. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT Date: 11/08/2023 Time: 01:30 PM
  5. DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY 11/07/2023 09:49 AM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  6. DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME FOR FILING PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (C/COURT W/ORDER) 11/07/2023 09:49 AM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  7. ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  8. DEFENDANT ARRESTED ON 11/06/2023
  9. SETTING OF DEFENDANTS BOND $500,000.00 CASH - NO 10% PROVISION (SURETY BOND ACCEPTABLE)
  10. CERTIFICATE FOR COURT STENOGRAPHER'S FEES
  11. PLEA OF NOT GUILTY AND NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY (C/CT) F/BY ATTY DANKOVICH
  12. MOTION TO DETERMINE COMPETENCY (C/CT) F/BY Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  13. CAUSE HEARD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2023 FOR PURPOSES OF ARRAIGNMENT. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  14. ORDER FOR FORENSIC EVALUATION. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  15. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL Date: 12/19/2023 Time: 09:00 AM Result: HEARING CONTINUED
  16. HEARING ASSIGNMENT / CASE SCHEDULE
  17. PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B)
  18. DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY 11/27/2023 11:20 AM Attorney: MCCONVILLE, CHARLES T
  19. RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 11/27/2023 11:20 AM Attorney: MCCONVILLE, CHARLES T
  20. WITNESS LIST W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 11/27/2023 11:20 AM Attorney: MCCONVILLE, CHARLES T
  21. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO USE EVIDENCE W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 11/27/2023 11:20 AM Attorney: MCCONVILLE, CHARLES T
  22. LIST OF EXHIBITS NOT ABLE TO BE PHOTOCOPIED W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 11/27/2023 11:20 AM Attorney: MCCONVILLE, CHARLES T
  23. DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY 12/05/2023 03:46 PM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  24. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE (COPY COURT WITH ENTRY) 12/14/2023 09:55 AM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  25. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL Date: 01/30/2024 Time: 09:00 AM Result: HEARING CONTINUED
  26. ENTRY GRANTING MOTION TO CONTINUE. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  27. PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B)
  28. CONTINUING RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 01/02/2024 11:18 AM Attorney: MCCONVILLE, CHARLES T
  29. DEMAND FOR TESTIMONY OF PERSON SIGNING LABORATORY REPORT 01/03/2024 09:18 AM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  30. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL WITH PROOF OF SERVICE 01/09/2024 07:37 AM Attorney: JUNGA, CHRISTOPHER T
  31. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE (COPY COURT WITH ENTRY) 01/09/2024 07:37 AM Attorney: JUNGA, CHRISTOPHER T
  32. DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY 01/09/2024 10:42 AM Attorney: JUNGA, CHRISTOPHER T
  33. DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY DEFENDANT'S DISCLOSURE OF EVIDENCE eFiling submission date: 01/09/2024 10:42 AM Attorney: JUNGA, CHRISTOPHER T
  34. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL Date: 03/05/2024 Time: 09:00 AM Result: HEARING CONTINUED
  35. ENTRY GRANTING MOTION TO CONTINUE. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  36. PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B)
  37. DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY 01/24/2024 08:49 AM Attorney: MCCONVILLE, CHARLES T
  38. RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 01/24/2024 08:49 AM Attorney: MCCONVILLE, CHARLES T
  39. WITNESS LIST W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 01/24/2024 08:49 AM Attorney: MCCONVILLE, CHARLES T
  40. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO USE EVIDENCE W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 01/24/2024 08:49 AM Attorney: MCCONVILLE, CHARLES T
  41. LIST OF EXHIBITS NOT ABLE TO BE PHOTOCOPIED W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 01/24/2024 08:49 AM Attorney: MCCONVILLE, CHARLES T
  42. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: ORAL HEARING ON COMPETENCY TO STAND TRIAL Date: 02/22/2024 Time: 02:30 PM
  43. HEARING ASSIGNMENT / CASE SCHEDULE
  44. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE (COPY COURT WITH ENTRY) 02/23/2024 03:37 PM Attorney: JUNGA, CHRISTOPHER T
  45. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL Date: 04/16/2024 Time: 09:00 AM Result: HEARING CONTINUED
  46. ENTRY GRANTING MOTION TO CONTINUE. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  47. PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B)
  48. CONTINUING RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 03/05/2024 03:28 PM Attorney: MCCONVILLE, CHARLES T
  49. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE (COPY COURT WITH ENTRY) 04/10/2024 07:28 AM Attorney: JUNGA, CHRISTOPHER T
  50. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL Date: 05/14/2024 Time: 09:00 AM Result: HEARING CONTINUED
  51. ENTRY GRANTING MOTION TO CONTINUE. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  52. PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B)
  53. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE (COPY COURT WITH ENTRY) 05/02/2024 11:15 AM Attorney: JUNGA, CHRISTOPHER T
  54. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL Date: 06/25/2024 Time: 09:00 AM Result: PLEA OF GUILTY
  55. ENTRY GRANTING MOTION TO CONTINUE. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  56. PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B)
  57. CAUSE HEARD ON FEBRUARY 22, 2024 FOR PURPOSES OF A HEARING ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS ORDERED PURSUANT TO ORC SECTION 2945.371(H)(3) AND (4). THE COURT FINDS THAT PURSUANT TO THE WRITTEN REPORT THAT THE DEFENDANT IS COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  58. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: PLEA OF GUILTY HEARING Date: 07/11/2024 Time: 09:00 AM
  59. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE (COPY COURT WITH ENTRY) 06/14/2024 12:38 PM Attorney: JUNGA, CHRISTOPHER T
  60. HEARING ASSIGNMENT / CASE SCHEDULE
  61. ENTRY GRANTING MOTION TO CONTINUE. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  62. PLEA OF GUILTY SECTION 2903.02(A) UNCLASSIFIED FELONY DEFENDANTS PLEA OF GUILTY IS ACCEPTED AND ORDERED FILED ON 7/11/24
  63. CERTIFICATE FOR COURT STENOGRAPHER'S FEES
  64. CAUSE HEARD ON JULY 11, 2024 FOR PURPOSES OF DEFENDANT TO ENTER A PLEA OF GUILTY. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  65. THE BOND PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED IS REVOKED. DEFENDANT TO BE HELD WITOUT BOND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  66. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE Date: 08/08/2024 Time: 09:00 AM
  67. NOTICE OF IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE
  68. JOURNAL ENTRY SETTING HEARING TO NOTIFY DEFENDANT OF VIOLENT OFFENDER REGISTRATION OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 2903.42. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  69. CERTIFICATE FOR COURT STENOGRAPHER'S FEES
  70. CAUSE HEARD ON AUGUST 8, 2024 FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE. DEFENDANT TO SERVE A MANDATORY INDEFINITE TERM OF A MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF 15 YEARS TO A MAXIMUM TERM OF LIFE ON AMENDED COUNT ONE. THE DEFENDANT IS GIVEN CREDIT FOR 287 DAYS SERVED TOWARD HIS SENTENCE, ALONG WITH FUTURE DAYS WHILE AWAITING TRANSPORTATION TO THE APPROPRIATE INSTITUTION. TE COURT PROVIDED THE DEFENDANT WITH NOTICE OF HIS DUTY TO REGISTER AS A VIOLENT OFFENDER. BOND IS CANCELED. DEFENDANT TO PAY COSTS.
  71. NOTICE OF JOURNAL ENTRY FILING TO ATTYS. IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 58(B), IT IS VERIFIED THAT COPIES HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE PARTIES AND/OR THEIR ATTORNEY OF RECORD IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY CIVIL RULE 5(B) ON THIS DAY.
  72. WARRANT TO CONVEY ISSUED TO KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF
  73. SENTENCING ENTRY MAILED TO B.S.C. BY CERTIFIED MAIL
  74. FINAL RECORD PAGES FEE
  75. CASE FINISHED CASE FILED AWAY
  76. DEFENDANT CONVEYED TO OHIO DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION AND CORRECTION (08/14/24)
  77. RETURN RECEIPT FILED WITH DATE SIGNED BUREAU OF SENTENCE COMPUTATION (NO DELIVERY DATE)
  78. ITEMIZED BILL SENT TO: TAYLOR, CHAD R was sent bill for $719.00 printed on 08/19/2024

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