Case Information


CR28-23-6840 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Eric Ramon Buchanan Defendant.

Case Number
CR28-23-6840

Court
Kootenai County District Court

Judicial Officer
Berecz, Lamont C.

File Date
04/17/2023

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Active - Pending

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

Defendant
Buchanan, Eric Ramon

DOB
XX/XX/1974

 

Active Attorneys

Attorney
Lawlor, Edward John

Retained

Pro Se

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
Taylor, Anne Chere

Retained

Attorney
Taylor, Anne Chere

Retained

Attorney
Lawlor, Edward John

Retained

Attorney
Espeland, Patricia Louise

Retained

Charge

Charges
Buchanan, Eric Ramon
  DescriptionStatuteLevelDate
1Officer-Flee or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer in a Motor VehicleI49-1404(2)Felony04/14/2023
2Enhancement-Persistent ViolatorI19-2514_NANot Applicable04/14/2023

Bond Settings


Setting Date
4/17/2023
4/12/2024

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Surety BondWC7-015137135000.00Forfeited
Surety BondU50-2182110350000.00Posted Surety

Disposition Events

08/08/2023 Plea

Judicial Officer
Christensen, Richard S.

1
Officer-Flee or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle
Not Guilty

05/01/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
Berecz, Lamont C.

2
Enhancement-Persistent Violator
Admit

05/01/2025 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Berecz, Lamont C.

1
Officer-Flee or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle
Guilty (After Trial)

Events and Hearings


  • 04/17/2023 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: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 04/17/2023 New Case - Criminal

    Comment
    Judge Mitchell

  • 04/17/2023 Criminal Complaint

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 04/17/2023 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 04/17/2023 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 04/17/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Comment
    Video Arraignment at 2 PM

  • 04/17/2023 Notification of Rights

    Comment
    Felony

  • 04/17/2023 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 04/18/2023 Bond Posted - Surety

  • 04/18/2023 Notice to Defendant Regarding Release

  • 04/18/2023 Waiver of Extradition

  • 04/18/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 05/04/2023 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Stow, James D., Clerk, Magistrate Court

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 05/04/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Stow, James D.

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing Status Conference

  • 05/04/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 05/05/2023 Preliminary Hearing

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

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 05/15/2023 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant s

  • 05/22/2023 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiffs

  • 05/22/2023 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiffs

  • 05/23/2023 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Walsh, Mayli A., Van Valin, Timothy L.

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 05/23/2023 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiffs

  • 05/23/2023 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiffs

  • 05/23/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Van Valin, Timothy L.

    Comment
    5/23/23 Preliminary Hearing Status

  • 05/23/2023 Application for Attorney at Public Expense

    Judicial Officer
    Van Valin, Timothy L.

  • 05/23/2023 Order Appointing Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Van Valin, Timothy L.

  • 05/24/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 05/25/2023 Preliminary Hearing

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

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 05/31/2023 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's

  • 05/31/2023 Notice of Appearance

    Comment
    /Request Timely PH/Motion Bond Reduction/NoH

  • 06/02/2023 Supplemental Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's

  • 06/02/2023 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's

  • 06/09/2023 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    McGee, Daniel J., Clerk, Magistrate Court, Pittman, Ross D.

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 06/09/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    McGee, Daniel J.

    Comment
    6/9/2023 Preliminary Hearing Status

  • 06/09/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 06/09/2023 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 06/13/2023 Preliminary Hearing

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

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 06/29/2023 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    McFadden, Patrick R., Caldwell, Robert, Clerk, Magistrate Court

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 06/29/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    McFadden, Patrick R.

    Comment
    6-29-23 Preliminary Hearing Status Conference

  • 06/30/2023 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

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

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 06/30/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing

  • 06/30/2023 Bound Over (after Prelim)

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 06/30/2023 Order Binding Defendant Over to District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 07/06/2023 Motion to Disqualify Judge

    Comment
    Mitchell

  • 07/10/2023 Order Upon Motion to Disqualify Without Cause

    Judicial Officer
    Mitchell, John T.

  • 07/11/2023 Notice of Reassignment

  • 07/11/2023 Supplemental Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's 2nd

  • 07/11/2023 Motion

    Comment
    for Preparation of Preliminary Hearing Transcript

  • 07/11/2023 Order for Preliminary Hearing Transcript

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

  • 07/11/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Arraignment

  • 07/12/2023 Felony Information Filed

  • 07/17/2023 Supplemental Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's

  • 07/19/2023 Response

    Comment
    Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's 2nd Supp Request

  • 07/19/2023 Response

    Comment
    Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's 3rd Supp Request

  • 07/24/2023 Arraignment - District Court

    Original Type
    Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Continued

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 07/24/2023 Court Minutes

    Comment
    Arraignment

  • 07/24/2023 Continued

  • 07/25/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Arraignment

  • 08/02/2023 Motion to Suppress

  • 08/08/2023 Arraignment - District Court

    Original Type
    Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 08/08/2023 Court Minutes

    Comment
    Arraignment

  • 08/09/2023 Notice

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference and Jury Trial

  • 08/09/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion to Suppress

  • 08/11/2023 Reporter's Notice of Transcript(s) Lodged

    Comment
    Prelim Reporter Valerie Nunemacher Pages 41

  • 08/11/2023 Transcript Filed with the Trial Court

    Comment
    Prelim

  • 08/24/2023 Witness List

    Comment
    Plaintiffs

  • 09/19/2023 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiffs 1st

  • 09/21/2023 Notice

  • 10/10/2023 Motion to Suppress

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    Comment
    1 hour -

  • 10/13/2023 Brief Filed

    Comment
    In Opposition To Motion To Suppress

  • 10/13/2023 Exhibit

  • 10/17/2023 Motion to Suppress

    Original Type
    Motion to Suppress

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Christensen, Richard S., Haynes, Lansing L.

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 10/17/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Haynes, Lansing L.

    Comment
    Motion to Suppress

  • 10/17/2023 Motion Denied

  • 10/20/2023 Order

    Comment
    Denying Defendant's Motion to Suppress

  • 10/26/2023 Notice

    Comment
    of Attorney Assignment Change

  • 11/09/2023 Motion in Limine

  • 11/09/2023 Witness List

    Comment
    Plaintiffs Supplemental

  • 11/09/2023 Motion

    Comment
    for Committal if Convicted

  • 11/15/2023 Witness List

    Comment
    -Plaintiffs 2nd

  • 11/15/2023 Motion

    Comment
    to Amend Information

  • 11/15/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion to Amend Information

  • 11/15/2023 Motion to Continue

  • 11/16/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion to Continue Trial

  • 11/16/2023 Motion to Shorten Time

  • 11/16/2023 Supplemental Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiffs 2nd

  • 11/16/2023 Notice of Filing

    Comment
    Plaintiff's Proposed Redacted Trial Exhibits

  • 11/17/2023 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 11/17/2023 Motion to Amend

    Original Type
    Motion to Amend

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 11/17/2023 Motion to Continue

    Original Type
    Motion to Continue

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 11/17/2023 Order

    Comment
    to Shorten Time

  • 11/17/2023 Court Minutes

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference

  • 11/17/2023 Continued

    Comment
    Jury Trial

  • 11/17/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference and Jury Trial

  • 11/24/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion in Limine

  • 11/27/2023 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 12/20/2023 Motion in Limine

    Comment
    Second

  • 12/21/2023 Motion in Limine

    Original Type
    Motion in Limine

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

  • 12/21/2023 Court Minutes

    Comment
    Motion in Limine

  • 12/22/2023 Stipulation

    Comment
    of Facts

  • 12/29/2023 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    in Limine

  • 01/02/2024 Subpoena Issued

    Comment
    Duces Tecum

  • 01/02/2024 Motion to Withdraw

  • 01/03/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion for Leave to Withdraw

  • 01/04/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's Third

  • 01/12/2024 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

  • 01/12/2024 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

    Original Type
    Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

  • 01/12/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference and Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

  • 01/12/2024 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Court Reporter: Keri Veare. Under 100 pages.

  • 01/12/2024 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Court Reporter: Keri Veare. Under 100 pages.

  • 01/12/2024 Motion Granted

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

  • 01/12/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Jury Trial - 2 Days

  • 01/12/2024 Order Granting Leave to Withdraw as Atty of Record

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    and Denying Public Defender

  • 01/12/2024 Application for Attorney at Public Expense

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

  • 01/12/2024 Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney

  • 01/17/2024 Witness List

    Comment
    Defendants

  • 01/18/2024 Notice of Remote Hearing

    Comment
    Status Conference/Pretrial Conference

  • 01/19/2024 Plaintiff's Requested Jury Instructions

  • 01/19/2024 Objection

    Comment
    to Prosecutor as Defense Witness

  • 01/22/2024 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 01/22/2024 Status Conference

    Original Type
    Status Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    2:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    Status/Pretrial Conference

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 01/22/2024 Petition

    Comment
    to Dismiss Criminal Case with Prejudice

  • 01/22/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    - 01-22-24 Status Conference

  • 01/22/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    PTC/JT (2 days)

  • 01/30/2024 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Comment
    Day 1

  • 01/30/2024 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    Comment
    Day 1

  • 01/31/2024 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    Comment
    Day 2

  • 02/07/2024 Writ Issued

    Comment
    Writ of Quo Warranto

  • 02/14/2024 Notice

    Comment
    of Pending Common Lawsuit

  • 02/15/2024 Brief Filed

    Comment
    in Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss

  • 02/15/2024 Notice of Filing

    Comment
    and Affidavit of Truth

  • 02/16/2024 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 02/16/2024 Court Minutes

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference

  • 02/16/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Jury Trial

  • 02/21/2024 Witness List

    Comment
    Defendants

  • 02/21/2024 Defendants Requested Jury Instructions

  • 02/22/2024 Motion in Limine

    Comment
    Plaintiffs Third Supplemental

  • 02/22/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion in Limine

  • 02/26/2024 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    Comment
    2 days

  • 02/26/2024 Status Conference

    Original Type
    Status Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    3:45 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

  • 02/26/2024 Notice of Remote Hearing

    Comment
    Status Conference

  • 02/26/2024 Letter

    Comment
    OBO defendant

  • 02/26/2024 Notice of Filing

    Comment
    Plaintiffs Redacted Trial Exhibits-Amended

  • 02/26/2024 Letter

    Comment
    email

  • 02/26/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    - 02-26-24 Status Conference

  • 02/27/2024 Motion Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    8:15 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 02/28/2024 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 03/01/2024 Order Appointing Standby Counsel and Requirements

  • 03/01/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference, Motions and Jury Trial

  • 03/05/2024 Notice of Appearance

    Comment
    as Stand-By Counsel

  • 04/10/2024 Notice

    Comment
    of Removal to USDC of Idaho

  • 04/12/2024 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Result
    Failed to Appear for Hearing or Trial

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

  • 04/12/2024 Motion Hearing

    Original Type
    Motion Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Result
    Failed to Appear for Hearing or Trial

    Comment
    PA

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

  • 04/12/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference and Motion Hearing

  • 04/12/2024 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Court Reporter: Keri Veare. Under 100 pages.

  • 04/12/2024 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Court Reporter: Keri Veare. Under 100 pages.

  • 04/12/2024 Notice of Forfeiture of Surety Bond

  • 04/12/2024 Warrant Issued - Bench

  • 04/22/2024 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    Comment
    2 days

  • 06/24/2024 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Individual Surety

  • 10/11/2024 Bond Forfeited

  • 10/16/2024 Notice

    Comment
    Official GSA Bond Recording

  • 10/17/2024 Notice

    Comment
    of Official GSA Bond Recording

  • 10/29/2024 Warrant Returned - Served

  • 10/30/2024 Notice to Defendant Regarding Release

  • 10/30/2024 Bond Posted - Surety

    Comment
    $50,000

  • 10/30/2024 Certificate

    Comment
    Certificate of Discharge of Bond

  • 11/05/2024 Warrant Returned - Served

  • 11/06/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Status Conference

  • 11/26/2024 Status Conference

    Original Type
    Status Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Simmons, Casey

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

  • 11/26/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Simmons, Casey

    Comment
    Status Conference

  • 11/26/2024 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Simmons, Casey

    Comment
    Court Reporter: Keri Veare. Under 100 pages.

  • 11/26/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Status Conference

  • 12/17/2024 Status Conference

    Original Type
    Status Conference

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Simmons, Casey, Simmons, Casey

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

  • 12/17/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Simmons, Casey

    Comment
    Status Conference

  • 12/17/2024 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Simmons, Casey

    Comment
    Court Reporter: None. Under 100 pages.

  • 12/18/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PTC/Jury Trial

  • 02/24/2025 Notice of Reassignment

    Comment
    to Judge Berecz

  • 02/24/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PTC/JT

  • 03/03/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Hearing Time
    10:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

  • 03/03/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference 3/3/25

  • 03/04/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PTC/JT

  • 03/07/2025 Motion to Compel

    Comment
    Writ of Mandamus - Rich Christensen

  • 03/07/2025 Motion to Compel

    Comment
    Writ of Mandamus - Casey Simmons

  • 03/07/2025 Motion to Compel

    Comment
    Writ of Mandamus - Lamont Berecz

  • 03/07/2025 Motion to Compel

    Comment
    Writ of Mandamus - Destry Randles

  • 03/07/2025 Motion to Compel

    Comment
    Writ of Mandamus - John Cafferty

  • 03/07/2025 Motion to Compel

    Comment
    Writ of Mandamus - Molly Nivison

  • 03/07/2025 Motion to Compel

    Comment
    Writ of Mandamus - Casey Ziegler

  • 03/07/2025 Motion to Compel

    Comment
    Writ of Mandamus - Matthew Sychla

  • 03/07/2025 Motion to Compel

    Comment
    Writ of Mandamus - Mathew Edwards

  • 03/11/2025 Memorandum

    Comment
    of Points and Authorities - Mathew Edwards

  • 03/11/2025 Notice

    Comment
    Counter Complaint Against Mathew Edwards

  • 03/11/2025 Certificate of Mailing

    Comment
    Summons on Counter Complaint in Criminal Case to Mathew Edwards

  • 03/11/2025 Memorandum

    Comment
    of Points and Authorities - Matthew Sychla

  • 03/11/2025 Notice

    Comment
    Counter Complaint Against Matthew Sychla

  • 03/11/2025 Certificate of Mailing

    Comment
    Summons on Counter Complaint in Criminal Case to Matthew Sychla

  • 03/12/2025 Memorandum

    Comment
    of Points and Authorities - Casey Ziegler

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    Counter Complaint Against Casey Ziegler

  • 03/12/2025 Certificate of Mailing

    Comment
    Summons on Counter Complaint in Criminal Case to Casey Ziegler

  • 03/12/2025 Memorandum

    Comment
    of Points and Authorities - Molly Nivison

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    Counter Complaint Against Molly Nivison

  • 03/12/2025 Certificate of Mailing

    Comment
    Summons on Counter Complaint in Criminal Case to Molly Nivison

  • 03/12/2025 Memorandum

    Comment
    of Points and Authorities - Destry Randles

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    Counter Complaint Against Destry Randles

  • 03/12/2025 Certificate of Mailing

    Comment
    Summons on Counter Complaint in Criminal Case to Destry Randles

  • 03/12/2025 Memorandum

    Comment
    of Points and Authorities - John Cafferty

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    Counter Complaint Against John Cafferty

  • 03/12/2025 Certificate of Mailing

    Comment
    Summons on Counter Complaint in Criminal Case to John Cafferty

  • 03/12/2025 Memorandum

    Comment
    of Points and Authorities - Lamont Berecz

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    Counter Complaint Against Lamont Berecz

  • 03/12/2025 Certificate of Mailing

    Comment
    Summons on Counter Complaint in Criminal Case to Lamont Berecz

  • 03/12/2025 Memorandum

    Comment
    of Points and Authorities - Casey Simmons

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    Counter Complaint Against Casey Simmons

  • 03/12/2025 Certificate of Mailing

    Comment
    Summons on Counter Complaint in Criminal Case to Casey Simmons

  • 03/12/2025 Memorandum

    Comment
    of Points and Authorities - Rich Christensen

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    Counter Complaint Against Rich Christensen

  • 03/12/2025 Certificate of Mailing

    Comment
    Summons on Counter Complaint in Criminal Case to Rich Christensen

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Vacancy Issued Under the State Constitution for Public Office of Trust and Profit - Lamont Berecz

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Vacancy Issued Under the State Constitution for Public Office of Trust and Profit - Destry Randles

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Vacancy Issued Under the State Constitution for Public Office of Trust and Profit - Casey Ziegler

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Vacancy Issued Under the State Constitution for Public Office of Trust and Profit - Mathew Edwards

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Vacancy Issued Under the State Constitution for Public Office of Trust and Profit - Matthew Sychla

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Vacancy Issued Under the State Constitution for Public Office of Trust and Profit - Rich Christensen

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Vacancy Issued Under the State Constitution for Public Office of Trust and Profit - Molly Nivison

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Vacancy Issued Under the State Constitution for Public Office of Trust and Profit - Casey Simmons

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Vacancy Issued Under the State Constitution for Public Office of Trust and Profit - John Cafferty

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Removal of State Criminal Action to Federal Court - Lamont Berecz

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Removal of State Criminal Action to Federal Court - Destry Randles

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Removal of State Criminal Action to Federal Court - Casey Ziegler

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Removal of State Criminal Action to Federal Court - Mathew Edwards

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Removal of State Criminal Action to Federal Court - Matthew Sychla

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Removal of State Criminal Action to Federal Court - Rich Christensen

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Removal of State Criminal Action to Federal Court - Molly Nivison

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Removal of State Criminal Action to Federal Court - Casey Simmons

  • 03/12/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Removal of State Criminal Action to Federal Court - John Cafferty

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Unconstitutionality Under the Political Question Doctrine - Lamont Berecz

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Unconstitutionality Under the Political Question Doctrine - Casey Ziegler

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Unconstitutionality Under the Political Question Doctrine - Mathew Edwards

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Unconstitutionality Under the Political Question Doctrine - Matthew Sychla

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Unconstitutionality Under the Political Question Doctrine - Rich Christensen

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Unconstitutionality Under the Political Question Doctrine - Molly Nivison

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Unconstitutionality Under the Political Question Doctrine - Casey Simmons

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Unconstitutionality Under the Political Question Doctrine - John Cafferty

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Disqualification of the Administrative Law Judge's Appointment - Lamont Berecz

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Disqualification of the Administrative Law Judge's Appointment - Destry Randles

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Disqualification of the Administrative Law Judge's Appointment - Casey Ziegler

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Disqualification of the Administrative Law Judge's Appointment - Mathew Edwards

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Disqualification of the Administrative Law Judge's Appointment - Matthew Sychla

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Disqualification of the Administrative Law Judge's Appointment - Rich Christensen

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Disqualification of the Administrative Law Judge's Appointment - Molly Nivison

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Disqualification of the Administrative Law Judge's Appointment - Casey Simmons

  • 03/12/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Disqualification of the Administrative Law Judge's Appointment - John Cafferty

  • 03/12/2025 Objection

    Comment
    Constitutional Objection to the Authority - Casey Ziegler

  • 03/12/2025 Objection

    Comment
    Constitutional Objection to the Authority - Mathew Edwards

  • 03/12/2025 Objection

    Comment
    Constitutional Objection to the Authority - Matthew Sychla

  • 04/07/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Hearing Time
    10:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

  • 04/07/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference 4/7/25

  • 04/09/2025 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    Comment
    2 days

  • 04/10/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Jury Trial

  • 04/11/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Simmons, Casey

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 04/11/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motions in Limine

  • 04/17/2025 Motion in Limine

    Original Type
    Motion in Limine

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Hearing Time
    10:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    Heard in Bonner via Zoom

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

  • 04/17/2025 Motion in Limine

    Original Type
    Motion in Limine

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Hearing Time
    10:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    1 hr - PA

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

  • 04/17/2025 Witness List

    Comment
    Plaintiffs Second

  • 04/17/2025 Motion

    Comment
    for Committal of Defendant

  • 04/17/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    - 04-17-25 Motion in Limine

  • 04/18/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Removal for Non-Justiceable Proceedings

  • 04/21/2025 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Simmons, Casey

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    Comment
    2 days

  • 04/23/2025 Plaintiff's Requested Jury Instructions

    Comment
    Amended

  • 04/24/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Disqualification

  • 04/25/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    on Plaintiff's Motions in Limine Heard on 4.17.25

  • 04/29/2025 Amended Information

  • 04/29/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    to Amend Information

  • 04/29/2025 Plaintiff's Requested Jury Instructions

    Comment
    Supplemental

  • 04/29/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    Requiring Kootenai County Sheriff's Office to Accept Clothing for Defendant to Wear During Jury Trial

  • 05/01/2025 Jury Trial

    Original Type
    Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    2 days

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Buchanan, Eric Ramon

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

    Public Defender: Lawlor, Edward John

  • 05/01/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Disqualification of the Administrative Law Judge's Appointment of Lamont C Berecz to Execute the Position of Judge for the State of Idaho as a Federal Constitution Violation of Article IV, Section 4 and Article VI, Section 2 Under the Political Question Doctrine

  • 05/01/2025 Jury Trial Started

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

  • 05/01/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    - 05-01-25 Pre Trial Motions

  • 05/01/2025 Jury Peremptory Challenge Work Sheet

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

  • 05/01/2025 Jury Seating Chart

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

  • 05/01/2025 Jury Instructions Filed

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

  • 05/01/2025 Verdict Form

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

  • 05/01/2025 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Comment
    Blazer 275 pages

  • 05/01/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    - 05-01-25 Jury Trial

  • 05/01/2025 Order for Pre-Sentence Report (PSI)

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    and Sentencing

  • 05/01/2025 Found Guilty after Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

  • 05/02/2025 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    Comment
    2 days

  • 05/13/2025 Certificate of Mailing

  • 05/13/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Termination of Power of Attorney

  • 05/13/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    of Eric Ramon Buchanan

  • 06/04/2025 Petition

    Comment
    for Bond Reinstatement

  • 06/04/2025 Request

    Comment
    for Judicial Notice

  • 06/04/2025 Affidavit

    Comment
    in Support of Motion for Bond Reinstatement

  • 06/04/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion to Reinstate Bond

  • 06/09/2025 Petition

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    for Writ of Habeas Corpus - DENIED

  • 06/09/2025 Motion Denied

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Comment
    for Bond Reinstatement

  • 06/16/2025 Motion

    Comment
    for Leave to Withdraw as Standby Counsel

  • 06/30/2025 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Hearing Time
    2:30 PM

    Comment
    Standby Counsel - Lawlor 10 mins

  • 07/28/2025 Sentencing

    Judicial Officer
    Berecz, Lamont C.

    Hearing Time
    11:00 AM

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