Judge Donald VanDerMoere

Applies to

Written judicial order

The Clerk may release a cash bond only under a judge’s written order after judgment and payment of all imposed fines, fees, costs, and assessments.

Applies to

Personal appearance bond with ten percent cash deposit form

For a felony other than a level 6 felony, court approval is required before a 10% cash bond may be posted, and the defendant and bond poster must execute the court-specified form if approved.

Applies to

Personal appearance bond with ten percent cash deposit form

The executed bond form must be delivered to the Clerk with the bond amount.

A motion to continue based on a conflicting setting must be filed within 14 days after notice of the conflict.

The State or the defendant may file a request to modify bond at any time.

The written appearance is due at the earliest possible time after the attorney is retained or appointed.

A. Requirement Of Court Order. No written motion to, or order of, the Court shall be required to obtain discovery pursuant to these rules, except: 1. For additional discovery or disclosure not specifically required by these rules; 2. For an extension of time within which to comply with these rules, specifying the reasons for the extension; 3. For a protective order; or 4. To complete compliance with these rules.

Continuances must be requested by motion, and the Court will grant them only for “good case.”

A motion to continue based on a conflicting setting must identify the other court, the case name and cause number, the nature of the conflicting hearing or trial, and the date it was scheduled.

Fee

$100

Applies to

Drug court admission

Drug Court participants must pay a $100 administration fee per admission for initial services, regardless of participation length, and the Clerk must collect and transmit the fee within 30 days after collection.

Fee

$40

Applies to

Drug court monthly service

Drug Court participants must pay an additional $40 monthly service fee beginning in the second month and continuing for each month of participation.

The Court must impose the statutory late payment fee in cases meeting the statute’s criteria.