Case Information


CR28-25-5314 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. George Bernard Fotsch Defendant.

Case Number
CR28-25-5314

Court
Kootenai County District Court

Judicial Officer
Duggan (District), Barbara

File Date
04/03/2025

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Active - Pending

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

Defendant
Fotsch, George Bernard

DOB
XX/XX/1973

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Marcello, Dustin

Retained

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
State Public Defender-Kootenai

Retained

Attorney
Alternate Counsel Division-Gen

Retained

Charge

Charges
Fotsch, George Bernard
  DescriptionCitationStatuteLevelDate
1Controlled Substance-Possession of I37-2732(c)(1) {F}Felony04/02/2025
2Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use I37-2734A(1)Misdemeanor04/02/2025
3Vehicle Insurance-(2nd or Subsequent Offense) Operating Motor Vehicle Without Liability InsuranceC3010383I49-1428_MMisdemeanor04/02/2025

Bond Settings


Setting Date
4/3/2025

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Surety Bond025-8806829825000.00Posted Surety

Disposition Events

05/27/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
Wayman (District), Scott

3
Vehicle Insurance-(2nd or Subsequent Offense) Fail to Maintain Liability Insurance TO WIT: 12/19/24
Not Guilty
1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Not Guilty
2
Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use
Not Guilty

05/29/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
Wayman (District), Scott

3
Vehicle Insurance-(2nd or Subsequent Offense) Operating Motor Vehicle Without Liability Insurance
Not Guilty

Events and Hearings


  • 04/03/2025 Video Arraignment

    Original Type
    Video Arraignment

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Van Valin, Timothy L., Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Hearing Time
    2:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Fotsch, George Bernard

  • 04/03/2025 New Case - Criminal

    Comment
    Duggan

  • 04/03/2025 Citation Filed

  • 04/03/2025 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 04/03/2025 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 04/03/2025 Criminal Complaint

    Judicial Officer
    Van Valin, Timothy L.

  • 04/03/2025 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Van Valin, Timothy L.

  • 04/03/2025 Court Minutes

    Comment
    Video Arraignment 4/3/25

  • 04/03/2025 Notification of Rights

    Judicial Officer
    Van Valin, Timothy L.

  • 04/03/2025 Application for Attorney at Public Expense

    Judicial Officer
    Van Valin, Timothy L.

  • 04/03/2025 Order Appointing State Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Van Valin, Timothy L.

  • 04/03/2025 Order to Consolidate

    Judicial Officer
    Van Valin, Timothy L.

  • 04/03/2025 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Judicial Officer
    Van Valin, Timothy L.

  • 04/04/2025 Bond Posted - Surety

    Comment
    $25,000

  • 04/04/2025 Waiver of Extradition

  • 04/04/2025 Notice to Defendant Regarding Release

  • 04/04/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 04/08/2025 Substitution of Counsel - Alternate Counsel Division

  • 04/14/2025 Notice of Assignment (PD)

  • 04/15/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Wayman (District), Scott, Poorman, Tristan

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Fotsch, George Bernard

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Marcello, Dustin

  • 04/15/2025 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 04/15/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 04/15/2025 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's RE: Expert Witness

  • 04/15/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Wayman (District), Scott

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing Status 04/15/25

  • 04/16/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 04/17/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Payne, Douglas P., Poorman, Tristan

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 05/02/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

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

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Fotsch, George Bernard

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Marcello, Dustin

  • 05/02/2025 Court Minutes

    Comment
    Preliminary Status 5/2/25

  • 05/02/2025 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's 1st

  • 05/06/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Randles, Destry

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    1- witness

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Fotsch, George Bernard

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Marcello, Dustin

  • 05/06/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

    Comment
    05/06/25 Preliminary Hearing 1:30pm

  • 05/06/2025 Bound Over (after Prelim)

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 05/06/2025 Order Binding Defendant Over to District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 05/06/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    District Arraignment

  • 05/08/2025 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's Second

  • 05/16/2025 Felony Information Filed

  • 05/19/2025 Motion

    Comment
    to Amend Information

  • 05/19/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion to Amend Information

  • 05/27/2025 Arraignment - District Court

    Original Type
    Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Wayman (District), Scott, Duggan (District), Barbara

    Hearing Time
    2:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    & Motion to Amend Information -PA

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Fotsch, George Bernard

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Marcello, Dustin

  • 05/27/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Wayman (District), Scott

    Comment
    District Arraignment 5/27/25

  • 05/29/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Wayman (District), Scott

    Comment
    to Amend Information

  • 05/29/2025 Amended Information

  • 05/29/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference & Jury Trial

  • 06/04/2025 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's 3rd

  • 06/04/2025 Witness List

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 08/19/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Duggan (District), Barbara

    Hearing Time
    2:00 PM

  • 08/25/2025 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Buchanan, Barbara A., Duggan (District), Barbara

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Comment
    2 days

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