Case Information


CR28-24-20403 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Melissa Amber Elder Defendant.

Case Number
CR28-24-20403

Court
Kootenai County Magistrate Court

Judicial Officer
Combo, James

File Date
12/02/2024

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Closed

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Post Falls City Prosecutor

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

Defendant
Elder, Melissa Amber

DOB
XX/XX/1979

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
State Public Defender-Kootenai

Retained

Charge

Charges
Elder, Melissa Amber
  DescriptionCitationStatuteLevelDate
1Driving Under the Influence208131I18-8004 {M}Misdemeanor12/01/2024

Bond Settings


Setting Date
3/12/2025
12/2/2024
1/15/2025

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Surety BondWC2-015908541000.00Exonerated
Surety BondWC7-015739735000.00Exonerated

Disposition Events

04/24/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
Randles, Destry

1
Driving Under the Influence
Guilty

12/02/2024 Plea

Judicial Officer
Walsh, Mayli A.

1
Driving Under the Influence (Excessive)
Not Guilty

04/24/2025 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Randles, Destry

1
Driving Under the Influence
Guilty (Plea Agreement)

04/24/2025 Misdemeanor Sentence

1
Driving Under the Influence
Misdemeanor Sentence

Fee Totals

Due: 05/25/2025


$202.50

$597.50


Fee Totals

$800.00

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Kootenai County Public Safety Bldg.

Term: 180 Days

Suspended: 90 Days

Discretionary: 20 Days

Effective Date: 04/24/2025

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 70 Days


License Suspension

Type: Driver's License

Duration: 90 Days

Suspension Date: 01/01/2025

Interlock Device

End Date: 04/24/2026


Condition - Adult

1. Supervised Probation, $20.00, 2Y, 04/24/2025-04/24/2027, Active 04/24/2025


Events and Hearings


  • 12/02/2024 Video Arraignment

    Original Type
    Video Arraignment

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Walsh, Mayli A.

    Hearing Time
    2:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Defendant: Elder, Melissa Amber

  • 12/02/2024 New Case - Criminal

  • 12/02/2024 Citation Filed

  • 12/02/2024 Affidavit

  • 12/02/2024 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Walsh, Mayli A.

  • 12/02/2024 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Walsh, Mayli A.

    Comment
    WEEKEND

  • 12/02/2024 Notice of DL Suspension for Failure of Evidentiary Testing

  • 12/02/2024 Notice

    Comment
    Criminal Rule 5(b)

  • 12/02/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Walsh, Mayli A.

    Comment
    12/02/24 2PM Video Arraignment

  • 12/02/2024 Notification of Rights

    Comment
    Misdemeanor

  • 12/02/2024 Notification of Subsequent/Enhanced Penalties

    Comment
    DUI

  • 12/02/2024 Application for Attorney at Public Expense

  • 12/02/2024 Order Appointing State Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Walsh, Mayli A.

  • 12/02/2024 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Judicial Officer
    Walsh, Mayli A.

  • 12/02/2024 Bond Posted - Surety

    Comment
    1000

  • 12/03/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PTC/JURY

  • 12/03/2024 Notice to Defendant Regarding Release

  • 12/09/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 12/09/2024

  • 12/20/2024 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's

  • 01/15/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Combo, James

    Hearing Time
    1:15 PM

    Result
    Failed to Appear for Hearing or Trial

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Post Falls City Prosecutor

    Defendant

    Public Defender: State Public Defender-Kootenai

  • 01/15/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Combo, James

    Comment
    1/15/2025 Pretrial Conference

  • 01/15/2025 Notice of Forfeiture of Surety Bond

  • 01/16/2025 Warrant Issued - Bench

  • 01/22/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 01/22/2025 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 01/22/2025 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 01/23/2025 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendants

  • 01/23/2025 Warrant Returned - Served

  • 01/23/2025 Bond Exonerated

  • 01/24/2025 Video Arraignment

    Original Type
    Video Arraignment

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Hearing Time
    2:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Post Falls City Prosecutor

    Defendant: Elder, Melissa Amber

    Public Defender: State Public Defender-Kootenai

  • 01/24/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Comment
    Video Arraignment 1/24/25

  • 01/24/2025 Warrant Returned - Served

  • 01/27/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Combo, James

    Comment
    PTC/JT

  • 01/29/2025 Motion for Bond Reduction

    Comment
    /OR

  • 02/03/2025 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Combo, James

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 02/10/2025 Motion to Shorten Time

  • 02/12/2025 Order to Shorten Time

    Judicial Officer
    Combo, James

  • 02/13/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Amended Notice of Hearing-Motion for Bond Hearing

  • 02/19/2025 Motion for Bond Reduction

    Original Type
    Motion for Bond Reduction

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Post Falls City Prosecutor

    Defendant: Elder, Melissa Amber

    Public Defender: State Public Defender-Kootenai

  • 02/19/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

    Comment
    Motion for Bond Reduction 02/19/2025 9:00 AM

  • 02/19/2025 Motion Denied

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 02/20/2025 Bond Posted - Surety

    Comment
    $5000.00

  • 02/21/2025 Notice to Defendant Regarding Release

  • 03/12/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Combo, James

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Failed to Appear for Hearing or Trial

    Comment
    & Motion for Bond Reduction

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Post Falls City Prosecutor

    Defendant

    Public Defender: State Public Defender-Kootenai

  • 03/12/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Combo, James

    Comment
    3/12/2025 Pretrial Conference

  • 03/12/2025 Notice of Forfeiture of Surety Bond

  • 03/12/2025 Warrant Issued - Bench

  • 03/17/2025 Video Arraignment

    Original Type
    Video Arraignment

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Combo, James

    Hearing Time
    10:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Post Falls City Prosecutor

    Defendant: Elder, Melissa Amber

    Public Defender: State Public Defender-Kootenai

  • 03/17/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Combo, James

    Comment
    3/17/2025 First Appearance Arraignment

  • 03/17/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Combo, James

    Comment
    PTC/JT

  • 03/18/2025 Warrant Returned - Served

  • 03/24/2025 Bond Exonerated

  • 03/31/2025 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Combo, James

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 04/01/2025 Motion for Bond Reduction

    Comment
    /OR

  • 04/08/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion for Bond Hearing

  • 04/24/2025 Motion for Bond Reduction

    Original Type
    Motion for Bond Reduction

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Post Falls City Prosecutor

    Defendant: Elder, Melissa Amber

    Public Defender: State Public Defender-Kootenai

  • 04/24/2025 Sentencing

    Original Type
    Sentencing

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Post Falls City Prosecutor

    Defendant: Elder, Melissa Amber

    Public Defender: State Public Defender-Kootenai

  • 04/24/2025 Court Minutes

  • 04/24/2025 Judgment

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 04/24/2025 Order for Ignition Interlock Device

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 04/24/2025 Supervised Probation Ordered

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 04/24/2025 Case Closed

  • 05/09/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Combo, James

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 05/27/2025 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Combo, James

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

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