Case Information


CR09-25-3093 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Christopher Michael Van Essen Defendant.

Case Number
CR09-25-3093

Court
Bonner County District Court

Judicial Officer
Berecz, Lamont C.

File Date
08/05/2025

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Active - Pending

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Marshall, Louis E., III

Defendant
Van Essen, Christopher Michael

DOB
XX/XX/1992

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Powell, Bryce W.

Retained

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
Powell, Bryce W.

Retained

Charge

Charges
Van Essen, Christopher Michael
  DescriptionStatuteLevelDate
1Children-Injury To ChildI18-1501(1) {F}Felony07/10/2025
2Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any MeansI18-1507(2)(a)Felony07/10/2025
3Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any MeansI18-1507(2)(a)Felony07/10/2025
4Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any MeansI18-1507(2)(a)Felony07/10/2025
5Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any MeansI18-1507(2)(a)Felony07/10/2025

Bond Settings


Setting Date
8/5/2025

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Surety BondWC75-0160952555000.00Posted Surety

Disposition Events

09/23/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
Berecz, Lamont C.

1
Children-Injury To Child
Guilty

09/16/2025 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Berecz, Lamont C.

2
Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means
Removed by Amended Charging Document
3
Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means
Removed by Amended Charging Document
4
Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means
Removed by Amended Charging Document
5
Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means
Removed by Amended Charging Document

Events and Hearings


  • 08/05/2025 New Case - Criminal

  • 08/05/2025 Criminal Complaint

  • 08/05/2025 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 08/05/2025 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Harden, Tera A.

  • 08/06/2025 Warrant/Det Order Issued - Arrest

    Judicial Officer
    Harden, Tera A.

    Comment
    $55,000.00/ Nationwide

  • 08/08/2025 Bond Posted - Surety

    Comment
    $55,000

  • 08/08/2025 Notice of Appearance

    Comment
    and Request for Preliminary Hearing - B. Powell

  • 08/08/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's

  • 08/08/2025 Supplemental Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's First

  • 08/08/2025 Notice to Defendant Regarding Release

  • 08/08/2025 Warrant Returned - Served

  • 08/11/2025 Notification of Rights

    Comment
    Felony

  • 08/11/2025 Waiver of Rights to an Attorney

    Comment
    Private Counsel Retained

  • 08/11/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Preliminary 08/27/2025 @ 1:30pm

  • 08/14/2025 Motion to Continue

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing

  • 08/14/2025 Waiver of Time for Preliminary Hearing

  • 08/14/2025 Stipulation to Continue

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing

  • 08/18/2025 Order Continuing Preliminary Hearing (Stipulation)

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

  • 08/18/2025 Amended Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing (Continued) 9/3/2025 @ 1:30PM

  • 09/03/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Marshall, Louis E., III

    Defendant: Van Essen, Christopher Michael

    Attorney of Record: Powell, Bryce W.

    Attorney of Record: Powell, Bryce W.

  • 09/03/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing (Waived)

  • 09/03/2025 Order Binding Defendant Over to District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Julian, Justin W.

  • 09/03/2025 Advisement of Rights - Felony Arraignment (Provided to Def.)

  • 09/03/2025 Preliminary Hearing Waived (Bound Over)

  • 09/04/2025 Motion to Continue

    Comment
    Arraignment 9/11/2025 9:00 AM

  • 09/04/2025 Stipulation to Continue

    Comment
    Arraignment 9/11/2025 9:00 AM

  • 09/05/2025 Felony Information Filed

  • 09/08/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    to Continue Arraignment 9/11/2025 9:00 AM

  • 09/08/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Arraignment Continued to 9/23/2025 at 9:00am

  • 09/16/2025 Amended Information

  • 09/22/2025 Motion to Dismiss

    Comment
    Counts II, III, IV and V Without Prejudice

  • 09/22/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    to Dismiss Counts II, III, IV and V Without Prejudice

  • 09/23/2025 Change of Plea

    Original Type
    Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Marshall, Louis E., III

    Defendant: Van Essen, Christopher Michael

    Attorney of Record: Powell, Bryce W.

    Attorney of Record: Powell, Bryce W.

  • 09/23/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    Change of Plea

  • 09/23/2025 DC Arraignment: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    Michelle Blazer - Less than 100 pages

  • 09/23/2025 PSI Face Sheet

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

  • 09/23/2025 Guilty Plea Advisory

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

  • 09/23/2025 Order for Pre-Sentence Report (PSI)

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

  • 09/23/2025 Order for Psychosexual Evaluation

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

  • 12/09/2025 Sentencing

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Hearing Time
    11:30 AM

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