Case Information


CR42-26-0136 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Christopher Aranda Defendant.

Case Number
CR42-26-0136

Court
Twin Falls County Magistrate Court

Judicial Officer
Harmer, Benjamin D.

File Date
01/05/2026

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Active - Pending

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Twin Falls City Prosecutor

Defendant
Aranda, Christopher

Aliases
Aranda, Christopher Marcelino

DOB
XX/XX/1985

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Valdez, Anthony Michael

Retained

Charge

Charges
Aranda, Christopher
  DescriptionCitationStatuteLevelDate
1Driving Under the Influence (Excessive)TFP441-222-1I18-8004C {M}Misdemeanor01/03/2026

Bond Settings


Setting Date
1/5/2026

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Surety BondU25-220795905000.00Posted Surety

Disposition Events

01/09/2026 Plea

Judicial Officer
Harmer, Benjamin D.

1
Driving Under the Influence.
Not Guilty

02/03/2026 Plea

Judicial Officer
Harmer, Benjamin D.

1
Driving Under the Influence (Excessive)
None

Events and Hearings


  • 01/05/2026 New Case - Criminal

  • 01/05/2026 Citation Filed

  • 01/05/2026 County Jail Packet

    Comment
    [Bonded]

  • 01/05/2026 Warrant/Det Order Issued - Arrest

  • 01/05/2026 Warrant Returned - Served

  • 01/05/2026 Affidavit in Support of Complaint or Warrant

  • 01/05/2026 Idaho Code 18-8002 Advisory form

    Comment
    [REFUSAL]

  • 01/05/2026 Bond Posted - Surety

    Comment
    Eva's Bail Bonds $5,000 - posted at TF Jail 1/3/2026

  • 01/05/2026 Promise to Appear

    Comment
    Appear 1/9/2026

  • 01/09/2026 Appearance of Attorney & Plea of Not Guilty

    Comment
    Notice of Appearance, Not Guilty Plea and Request for Jury Trial

  • 01/09/2026 Request for Discovery

  • 01/13/2026 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Notice of Hearing (Pretrial Conference)

  • 01/14/2026 Request for Discovery & Response to Request for Discovery

  • 01/26/2026 State's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

  • 02/03/2026 Amended Complaint Filed

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

  • 02/04/2026 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Walk-In Arraignment

  • 02/18/2026 Arraignment

    Original Type
    Arraignment

    Judicial Officer
    Bergin, Jennifer

    Hearing Time
    12:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    M-AMCO

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    City Attorney: Twin Falls City Prosecutor

    Defendant: Aranda, Christopher

    Attorney of Record: Valdez, Anthony Michael

  • 02/18/2026 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Bergin, Jennifer

  • 02/18/2026 Notification of Rights

    Judicial Officer
    Bergin, Jennifer

    Comment
    Misd [not signed]

  • 02/18/2026 Notification of Subsequent/Enhanced Penalties

    Judicial Officer
    Bergin, Jennifer

    Comment
    [not signed]

  • 02/18/2026 Pretrial Release Order

    Judicial Officer
    Bergin, Jennifer

  • 02/18/2026 Sent to Pretrial Supervision

    Judicial Officer
    Bergin, Jennifer

  • 02/18/2026 Pretrial Services Agreement

    Comment
    Pretrial Release Agreement in Lieu of Incarceration

  • 03/16/2026 Pre-Trial - City

    Original Type
    Pre-Trial - City

    Judicial Officer
    Harmer, Benjamin D.

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

  • 03/16/2026 Court Minutes

  • 03/18/2026 Notice of Hearing

  • 03/18/2026 Pretrial Scheduling Order & Trial Setting

    Judicial Officer
    Harmer, Benjamin D.

  • 04/27/2026 Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Harmer, Benjamin D.

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

  • 05/01/2026 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Harmer, Benjamin D.

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

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