Case Information


CR01-25-45642 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Jessica J Melancon Defendant.

Case Number
CR01-25-45642

Court
Ada County District Court

Judicial Officer
Cawthon (District), James S.

File Date
12/12/2025

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Closed

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Francis, Tristan Richard

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
Kelly, Tamera Brooke
Attorney
Ada County Prosecutor

Defendant
Melancon, Jessica J

DOB
XX/XX/1986

 

Active Attorneys

Attorney
State Public Defender-Ada

Public Defender

Attorney
Bell, Savannah Grace

Public Defender

Lead Attorney
Bell, Savannah Grace

Public Defender

Attorney
Bell, Savannah Grace

Public Defender

Charge

Charges
Melancon, Jessica J
  DescriptionCitationStatuteLevelDate
1Controlled Substance-Possession of I37-2732(c)(1) {F}Felony12/11/2025
2Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use1792518I37-2734A(1)Misdemeanor12/11/2025

Bond Settings


Setting Date
1/23/2026

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Surety BondFCS50-308705530000.00Exonerated

Disposition Events

02/13/2026 Plea

Judicial Officer
Cawthon (District), James S.

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Guilty

02/13/2026 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Cawthon (District), James S.

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Guilty (Plea Agreement)
2
Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor

02/13/2026 Felony Sentence

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Felony Sentence

Confinement

Type: State Prison

Facility: Idaho Department of Correction

Effective Date: 02/13/2026

Determinate: 2 Years

Indeterminate: 0 Year

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served


Fee Totals


$285.50


Fee Totals

$285.50

Events and Hearings


  • 12/12/2025 Video Arraignment

    Original Type
    Video Arraignment

    Judicial Officer
    Dean, Michael

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

  • 12/12/2025 Initiating Document - Pre-File Case

  • 12/12/2025 Criminal Complaint

  • 12/12/2025 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 12/12/2025 Motion to Consolidate

  • 12/12/2025 Order to Consolidate

    Comment
    Cr01-25-45643

  • 12/12/2025 Notice of District Judge Assignment - VR

  • 12/12/2025 PC Minute Sheet

  • 12/12/2025 Notification of Rights

  • 12/12/2025 Application for Attorney at Public Expense

  • 12/12/2025 Status Report

  • 12/12/2025 Arr. Minutes & Hearing Notice

    Judicial Officer
    Dean, Michael

  • 12/12/2025 Order Appointing State Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Dean, Michael

  • 12/12/2025 Bond Set

    Judicial Officer
    Dean, Michael

    Comment
    $30,000

  • 12/12/2025 Pretrial Release Order

    Judicial Officer
    Dean, Michael

    Comment
    Supervised

  • 12/13/2025 Bond Posted - Surety

    Comment
    FCS50-3087055 $30,000

  • 12/15/2025 Notice of Assignment (PD)

    Comment
    /Bell

  • 12/15/2025 Proof of Service (Criminal)

    Comment
    PTRO

  • 12/16/2025 Bond Receipt and Court Date

    Comment
    12.18.2025

  • 12/16/2025 Request for Discovery

  • 12/18/2025 Preliminary Hearing (In Custody)

    Judicial Officer
    Wingrove, Abraham

    Magistrate(s)
    Medema, Jonathan, Cawthon, James S., O'Neill, Derrick

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 12/18/2025 Preliminary Hearing (Out of Custody)

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing (Out of Custody)

    Judicial Officer
    Wingrove, Abraham

    Magistrate(s)
    Medema, Jonathan, Cawthon, James S., O'Neill, Derrick

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Continued

  • 12/18/2025 Notice of Hearing & Order to Appear

    Judicial Officer
    Wingrove, Abraham

  • 12/18/2025 Letter

    Comment
    Letter from The Family of Fred McDowell

  • 01/05/2026 Hearing Reminder Opt In

  • 01/14/2026 Letter

    Comment
    Letter from the Family of Fred McDowell

  • 01/15/2026 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Manweiler, David D.

    Magistrate(s)
    Medema, Jonathan, Cawthon, James S., O'Neill, Derrick

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

  • 01/15/2026 Notice of Hearing & Order to Appear

    Judicial Officer
    Manweiler, David D.

  • 01/15/2026 Preliminary Hearing Waived (Bound Over)

    Judicial Officer
    Manweiler, David D.

  • 01/15/2026 Order for Commitment

    Judicial Officer
    Manweiler, David D.

  • 01/15/2026 Felony Information Filed

    Comment
    Information

  • 01/15/2026 Jail Information Sheet

    Comment
    Booking Photograph

  • 01/21/2026 Certificate of Surrender

    Comment
    Certificate of Surrender FCS50-3087055

  • 01/23/2026 Arraignment

    Original Type
    Arraignment

    Judicial Officer
    Cawthon (District), James S.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

  • 01/23/2026 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Cawthon (District), James S.

  • 01/23/2026 Bond Exonerated

  • 01/23/2026 Affidavit of Pretrial Release Violation

    Comment
    Verified Application of Pretrial Case Manger Paige Nihart

  • 01/26/2026 Motion to Exonerate Bond

    Comment
    Motion to Exonerate Bail by Surrender FCS50-3087055

  • 01/27/2026 Order

    Comment
    Granting Motion to Exonerate Bail by Surrender FCS50-3087055

  • 02/13/2026 Entry of Plea

    Original Type
    Entry of Plea

    Judicial Officer
    Cawthon (District), James S.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

  • 02/13/2026 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Cawthon (District), James S.

  • 02/13/2026 Guilty Plea Advisory

    Judicial Officer
    Cawthon (District), James S.

  • 02/13/2026 Case Closed

  • 02/17/2026 Judgment of Conviction & Order of Commitment

    Judicial Officer
    Cawthon (District), James S.

  • 02/17/2026 Order of Restitution and Judgment

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