Case Information


CR43-25-00581 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Justin James Swearingen Defendant.

Case Number
CR43-25-00581

Court
Valley County District Court

Judicial Officer
Scott, Jason D.

File Date
04/28/2025

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Closed

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Valley County Prosecutor

Defendant
Swearingen, Justin James

DOB
XX/XX/1990

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Wilkerson, Shawn F.

Retained

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
State Public Defender-Valley

Retained

Charge

Charges
Swearingen, Justin James
  DescriptionStatuteLevelDate
1Driving Under the Influence-(Found Guilty of Two or More Violations Within 10 Years)I18-8005(6)FFelony04/27/2025
2Controlled Substance-Possession ofI37-2732(c)(3)_MMisdemeanor04/27/2025
3Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to UseI37-2734A(1)Misdemeanor04/27/2025
4Driving Without PrivilegesI18-8001(1)(a)Misdemeanor04/27/2025
5Alcoholic Beverage-Consume or Possess Open Container by DriverI23-505(2)_MMisdemeanor04/27/2025

Bond Settings


Setting Date
4/28/2025
2/12/2026

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Surety BondU50-2192951630000.00Exonerated

Disposition Events

10/24/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
Scott, Jason D.

1
Driving Under the Influence-(Found Guilty of Two or More Violations Within 10 Years)
Guilty
2
Controlled Substance-Possession of
None
3
Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use
None
5
Alcoholic Beverage-Consume or Possess Open Container by Driver
None
4
Driving Without Privileges
None

02/13/2026 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Scott, Jason D.

1
Driving Under the Influence-(Found Guilty of Two or More Violations Within 10 Years)
Guilty (No Plea Agreement)
2
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
3
Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
5
Alcoholic Beverage-Consume or Possess Open Container by Driver
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
4
Driving Without Privileges
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor

02/13/2026 Felony Sentence

1
Driving Under the Influence-(Found Guilty of Two or More Violations Within 10 Years)
Felony Sentence

Confinement

Type: State Prison

Facility: Idaho Department of Correction

Effective Date: 02/13/2026

Determinate: 2 Years

Indeterminate: 4 Years

Retained Jurisdiction

Retained Jurisdiction: 365 Days

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 3 Days


Fee Totals


$290.50


Fee Totals

$290.50

Events and Hearings


  • 04/28/2025 Probable Cause Hearing

    Original Type
    Probable Cause Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Dingeldein, Adam

    Hearing Time
    1:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Valley County Prosecutor

  • 04/28/2025 Arraignment

    Original Type
    Arraignment

    Judicial Officer
    Dingeldein, Adam

    Hearing Time
    1:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Valley County Prosecutor

    Defendant: Swearingen, Justin James

  • 04/28/2025 New Case - Criminal

  • 04/28/2025 Criminal Complaint

    Judicial Officer
    Dingeldein, Adam

  • 04/28/2025 Probable Cause Affidavit in Support of Arrest

    Judicial Officer
    Dingeldein, Adam

  • 04/28/2025 Notification of Rights

    Judicial Officer
    Dingeldein, Adam

  • 04/28/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Dingeldein, Adam

    Comment
    Setting Bond and Commitment

  • 04/28/2025 Order Appointing State Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Dingeldein, Adam

  • 04/28/2025 Sent to Pretrial Supervision

  • 04/28/2025 Court Minutes

  • 04/28/2025 Idaho Code 18-8002 Advisory form

  • 04/29/2025 Bond Posted - Surety

  • 04/30/2025 Bond Receipt and Court Date

  • 05/13/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Dingeldein, Adam

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Reset

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Valley County Prosecutor

    Defendant: Swearingen, Justin James

  • 05/13/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Dingeldein, Adam

  • 05/13/2025 Court Minutes

  • 05/14/2025 Notice of Assignment (PD)

    Comment
    Notice of Assignment by State of Idaho Public Defender to Contract Counsel

  • 05/15/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Request for Discovery

  • 05/15/2025 Response

    Comment
    Initial Discovery Response to Court

  • 05/15/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    State's Request for Discovery

  • 06/10/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Dingeldein, Adam

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Continued

  • 06/10/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Dingeldein, Adam

  • 06/11/2025 Court Minutes

  • 07/11/2025 Motion

    Comment
    Motion to Allow Counsel to Appear via Zoom

  • 07/14/2025 Order on Motion

    Comment
    Order Allowing Counsel to Appear via Zoom

  • 07/18/2025 Motion

    Comment
    Motion to Allow Defendant to Appear Remotely for Preliminary Hearing

  • 07/18/2025 Order

    Comment
    Allowing Defendant to Appear Remotely for Preliminary Hearing

  • 07/22/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Dingeldein, Adam

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    Zoom Approved

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Valley County Prosecutor

    Defendant: Swearingen, Justin James

    Attorney of Record: Wilkerson, Shawn F.

  • 07/22/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Boyer, Ryan W.

  • 07/22/2025 Order Waiving Preliminary Hearing (On the Record)

    Judicial Officer
    Boyer, Ryan W.

  • 07/23/2025 Court Minutes

  • 07/24/2025 Felony Information Filed

    Comment
    Information

  • 08/11/2025 Motion

    Comment
    Motion to Allow Defendant to Appear via Zoom at Arraignment

  • 08/12/2025 Order

    Comment
    Allowing Defendant to Appear via Zoom at Arraignment

  • 08/15/2025 Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Scott, Jason D.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    def via Zoom

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Valley County Prosecutor

    Defendant: Swearingen, Justin James

    Attorney of Record: Wilkerson, Shawn F.

  • 08/15/2025 Waiver of Speedy Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Scott, Jason D.

    Comment
    WAIVED ON THE RECORD

  • 08/15/2025 Court Minutes

  • 10/24/2025 Entry of Plea

    Original Type
    Entry of Plea

    Judicial Officer
    Scott, Jason D.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Valley County Prosecutor

    Defendant: Swearingen, Justin James

    Attorney of Record: Wilkerson, Shawn F.

  • 10/24/2025 Court Minutes

  • 10/24/2025 Guilty Plea Advisory

    Judicial Officer
    Scott, Jason D.

  • 10/24/2025 PSI Face Sheet

    Judicial Officer
    Scott, Jason D.

  • 10/27/2025 Order for Pre-Sentence Report (PSI)

    Judicial Officer
    Scott, Jason D.

  • 01/02/2026 Pre-Sentence Report

    Comment
    Presentence report

  • 01/08/2026 Motion

    Comment
    Motion to Allow Defendant & His Counsel to Appear via Zoom at Sentencing Hearing

  • 01/08/2026 Order

    Comment
    Allowing Defendant & His Counsel to Appear via Zoom at Sentencing Hearing

  • 01/09/2026 Sentencing

    Judicial Officer
    Scott, Jason D.

    Hearing Time
    11:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    def and counsel via Zoom

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Valley County Prosecutor

    Defendant: Swearingen, Justin James

    Attorney of Record: Wilkerson, Shawn F.

  • 01/09/2026 Court Minutes

  • 02/09/2026 Affidavit

    Comment
    Affidavit of Violation of Conditions of Bond

  • 02/09/2026 Motion to Transport

    Comment
    Motion to Transport

  • 02/10/2026 Order to Transport

  • 02/11/2026 Affidavit

    Comment
    Affidavit of Violation of Conditions of Bond

  • 02/12/2026 Motion to Continue

    Comment
    Motion to Continue Sentencing Hearing

  • 02/12/2026 Motion for Zoom Hearing

    Comment
    Motion to Allow Counsel to Appear Via Zoom at Sentencing Hearing

  • 02/12/2026 Order

    Comment
    Allowing Counsel to Appear Via Zoom at Sentencing Hearing

  • 02/13/2026 Sentencing

    Original Type
    Sentencing

    Judicial Officer
    Scott, Jason D.

    Hearing Time
    11:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    def counsel via Zoom

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Valley County Prosecutor

    Defendant: Swearingen, Justin James

    Attorney of Record: Wilkerson, Shawn F.

  • 02/13/2026 Custody Order of Sheriff

    Judicial Officer
    Scott, Jason D.

  • 02/13/2026 Judgment of Conviction, Retained Jurisdiction

    Judicial Officer
    Scott, Jason D.

  • 02/13/2026 Court Minutes

  • 02/13/2026 Case Closed

  • 02/18/2026 Bond Exonerated

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