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Case Information

Filed 2023-06-30
Type Cc Adult Abuse W/o Stalking
Docket 43 entries
Disposition Tried by Court-Civil

Parties

Defendant Clark, Dilbert Gale|Nilson, Jeffrey R
Photo of Hon. Mittelhauser Jeff A

Judge

Hon. Mittelhauser Jeff A

Benton County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Tried by Court-Civil
  3. Judmt Full Order Protection Resp not to abuse stalk molest - YES; Resp not to communicate w/Petp - YES; Original Expiration Date - 21-MAR-2024; Additional Orders by Court - YES; Terms of additional orders - RESPONDENT SHALL NOT COMMUNITCATE WITH PETITIONER EXCEPT RESPONDENT MAY USE TEXT MESSAGE TO COMMUNICATE WITH PETITIONER ABOUT THE CHILDREN AND STEP-CHILDREN. RESPONDENT SHALL NOT COME WITHIN 100 FEET OF PETITIONER EXECPT WHEN HE IS ATTENDING SCHOOL AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES OF THE CHILDREN.
  4. Protection Order Issued Document ID: 23-AFOP-138, for CLARK, DILBERT GALE
  5. Full Order of Protection This Judgment of Full Order of Protection replaces and supersedes the Ex Parte (Temporary) Order of Protection entered in this case on 4-10-21 and serves as notice of the termination of that Order. This Judgment shall be effective until June 30, 2023 unless sooner terminated or extended by this court. Copy of Full Order of Protection to both parties in Court. Copy of Full Order and information to Dispatch by email. RPBII (40)
  6. Adult Abuse Hearing Held Petitioner appears in court in person and with Attorney J. Dake. Respondent appears in court in person and with Attorney J.Nilson. Cause tried contested to the Court. Evidence presented; Court makes findings per formal entry filed. Full Order of Protection served in Open Court. JM (40) Associated Entries: 07/24/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 07/24/2023 - Adult Abuse Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 09/22/2023; 9:00 AM; JEFF A MITTELHAUSER; 2; Circuit Division Pettis
  7. Sound Recording Log Sheet
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  9. Order Court denies motion to modify ex parte order of protection. In the absence of an agreement of the parties, the concerns raised in the motion will be considered at the trial on the merits scheduled September 22, 2023. JM(40)
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  11. CRIFS/Unredacted Document Joint Motion to Modify ExParte Order of Protection; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Modify (other) filed on 09/15/2023. Filed By: JOEL E DAKE On Behalf Of: Petitioner
  12. Motion to Modify Joint Motion to Modify ExParte Order of Protection; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOEL E DAKE On Behalf Of: Petitioner
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  14. OEXPA Submitted Electronically Ex Parte Order modifications was submitted for electronic processing
  15. Sched Hrng Submt Electronicaly SCAA Submitted Electronically and associates it to SCAA - Adult Abuse Hearing scheduled
  16. ExParte Order of Protection Resp not to abuse stalk molest - YES; Resp not to enter or stay - YES; Resp not to communicate w/Petp - YES; Additional orders by Court - YES; Terms of additional orders - RES MAY NOT BE WITHIN 100 YARDS OF PET. RES MAY COMMUNICATE WITH PET BY TEXT MESSAGE ABOUT THE CHILDREN.
  17. Adult Abuse Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 09/22/2023 - Adult Abuse Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 09/22/2023; 9:00 AM; JEFF A MITTELHAUSER; 2; Circuit Division Pettis
  18. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled By agreement, existing exparte order is modified to allow Respondent to communicate by text message about children. Set for trial September 22, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., 2nd out , 1/2 day. JM (38) Notice of Entry to PCSO. Associated Entries: 07/17/2023 - Adult Abuse Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 09/22/2023 - Adult Abuse Hearing Held + Hearing Continued From: 07/24/2023; 10:30 AM Adult Abuse Hearing
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  20. Adult Abuse Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 07/24/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 07/24/2023; 10:30 AM; JEFF A MITTELHAUSER; Circuit Division Pettis
  21. Order Cause set for hearing on July 24th, 2023 at 10:30am. JM (40)
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  23. Order for Change of Judge Order of Assignment signed by Presiding Judge Robert L. Koffman appointing the Honorable Jeff Mittelhauser is hereby assigned to hear and determine the said cause. RLK (40)
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  25. Adult Abuse Hearing Held Petitioner appears in court. Respondent appears by counsel J. Nelson. The motion for Change of Judge is sustained. Cause is sent to the Presiding Judge for reassignment. RPBII (40) Associated Entries: 06/30/2023 - Adult Abuse Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 07/12/2023; 9:00 AM; R PAUL BEARD; Circuit Division Pettis
  26. Ord Transfer P/Judge for Assn
  27. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOEL E DAKE On Behalf Of: Petitioner
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  29. CRIFS/Unredacted Document REDACTION INFO SHEET; MOTION FOR CHANGE OF JUDGE - UNREDACTED in associated to Change of Judge filed on 07/11/2023. Filed By: JEFFREY R NILSON On Behalf Of: DILBERT GALE CLARK
  30. Motion for Change of Judge MOTION FOR CHANGE OF JUDGE - REDACTED. Filed By: JEFFREY R NILSON On Behalf Of: DILBERT GALE CLARK
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  32. OEXPA Submitted Electronically Ex Parte Order was submitted for electronic processing
  33. CRIFS/Unredacted Document ENTRY OF APPEARANCE - UNREDACTED in associated to Entry of Appearance filed on 07/10/2023. Filed By: JEFFREY R NILSON On Behalf Of: DILBERT GALE CLARK
  34. Entry of Appearance Filed ENTRY OF APPEARANCE - REDACTED. Filed By: JEFFREY R NILSON On Behalf Of: DILBERT GALE CLARK
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  36. Ord of Protection Served Document ID - 23-AEOP-220; Served To - CLARK, DILBERT GALE; Server - SO-PETTIS COUNTY-SEDALIA, MISSOURI; Served Date - 30-JUN-23; Served Time - 16:54:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Served
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  38. ExParte Order of Protection Resp not to abuse stalk molest - YES; Resp not to enter or stay - YES; Resp not to communicate w/Petp - YES; Additional orders by Court - YES; Terms of additional orders - RESPONDENT SHALL NOT COME WITHIN 100 YARDS OF PETITIONER.
  39. Ex Parte Order Issued Document ID: 23-AEOP-220, for CLARK, DILBERT GALE. Copy of Petition and Order forwarded to Pettis County Sheriff for service on Respondent & information to Dispatch by email. Copy of Petition and Order is provided for Petitioner and forwarded to CASA. (40)
  40. Order Court finds sufficient evidence based on Petition to enter an ex parte order of protection. Clerk directed to issue an order against Respondent. RPB II (40)
  41. Adult Abuse Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 07/12/2023 - Adult Abuse Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 07/12/2023; 9:00 AM; R PAUL BEARD; Circuit Division Pettis
  42. Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed
  43. Pet for Protection Ord Filed PET Relationship to RES - SPOUSE

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