Case Information


CR09-25-2965 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Michael Joseph Butts, Jr Defendant.

Case Number
CR09-25-2965

Court
Bonner County Magistrate Court

Judicial Officer
Hagelberg, Luke

File Date
07/30/2025

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Active - Pending

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Sherritt, Katie M.


Defendant
Butts, Michael Joseph, Jr

DOB
XX/XX/1972

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Phelps, Douglas Dwight

Retained


Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
Northam, Jay Edward

Retained


Attorney
State Public Defender-Bonner

Retained


Charge

Charges
Butts, Michael Joseph, Jr
  DescriptionStatuteLevelDate
1PerjuryI18-5401Felony09/15/2024
2Adult-Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult (Over $1,000.00)I18-1505(3) {F}Felony02/01/2025
3Desertion and Nonsupport of Children or SpouseI18-401Felony02/01/2025

Bond Settings


Setting Date
8/27/2025
7/30/2025

Events and Hearings


  • 07/30/2025 New Case - Criminal

  • 07/30/2025 Criminal Complaint

  • 07/30/2025 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 07/30/2025 Request for Warrant and Bail

  • 07/30/2025 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

  • 07/31/2025 Warrant/Det Order Issued - Arrest

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

    Comment
    $100,000.00/ Nationwide

  • 07/31/2025 No Contact Order

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

  • 08/04/2025 Initial Appearance - Felony Magistrate Court

    Original Type
    Initial Appearance - Felony Magistrate Court

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

    Hearing Time
    1:15 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Sherritt, Katie M.

    Defendant: Butts, Michael Joseph, Jr

  • 08/04/2025 No Contact Order

    Comment
    Served

  • 08/04/2025 Warrant Returned - Served

  • 08/04/2025 Notification of Rights

    Comment
    Felony

  • 08/04/2025 Application for Attorney at Public Expense

  • 08/04/2025 Order Appointing State Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

  • 08/04/2025 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

  • 08/04/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing 8/13/2025 @ 1:30PM

  • 08/04/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

    Comment
    Initial Appearance - Felony Magistrate Court

  • 08/04/2025 Jail Information Sheet

  • 08/04/2025 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Comment
    Signed by Defendant

  • 08/04/2025 Waiver of Extradition

  • 08/04/2025 Notice of Appearance

    Comment
    Request for Timely Preliminary Hearing & Motion for Bond Reduction - J. Northam

  • 08/04/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's

  • 08/11/2025 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 08/11/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 08/12/2025 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    and Objections - Defendant's

  • 08/13/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Continued

    Comment
    Motion for Bond Reduction

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Sherritt, Katie M.

    Defendant: Butts, Michael Joseph, Jr

  • 08/13/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing (Continued)

  • 08/13/2025 Jail Information Sheet

  • 08/13/2025 Motion Denied

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

    Comment
    for Bond Reduction

  • 08/13/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing (Continued) 8/27/2025 @ 1:30PM

  • 08/13/2025 Notice of Substitution of Counsel

    Comment
    D. Phelps

  • 08/13/2025 Motion in Limine

    Comment
    Pretrial Motions

  • 08/13/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's

  • 08/20/2025 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 08/25/2025 Motion for Bond Reduction

  • 08/27/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    Motion for Bond Reduction

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Sherritt, Katie M.

    Defendant: Butts, Michael Joseph, Jr

    Attorney of Record: Phelps, Douglas Dwight

  • 08/27/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing - Continued

  • 08/27/2025 Jail Information Sheet

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

  • 08/27/2025 Order on Motion to Redact or Seal Records

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

    Comment
    Conditions of Bail or Release 08/07/2025 - GRANTED

  • 08/27/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Continued - Preliminary 10/8/2025 @ 1:30PM

  • 08/27/2025 Waiver of Time for Preliminary Hearing

    Comment
    On Record

  • 08/27/2025 Motion Granted

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

  • 08/28/2025 Notice to Defendant Regarding Release

    Comment
    Released on Own Recognizance

  • 09/09/2025 State's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

  • 10/08/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

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