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State of Georgia vs. William "Roddie" Bryan
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Juror Questionnaire
Warrants Filed on May 27, 2020
Order of Recusal Signed May 29, 2020 and Filed on May 29, 2020
Order of Appointment Signed June 1, 2020 and Filed on June 1, 2020
Motion for Bail Without Waiver of Preliminary Hearing - Filed on May 21, 2020
Demand For Speedy Trial (Constitutional) - Filed on May 22, 2020
Motion for Relief From Prejudicial and Inflammatory Statements made by Individuals Purporting to Speak for the Victim and His Family, and For Other Relief - Filed May 27, 2020
Modified Maddox Motion/Motion for Disclosure of Searchwarrant(s) and Related Documents Instanter - Filed on May 27, 2020
Notice to Produce to Custodian of Records and Custodian of Evidence Georgia Bureau of Investigation - Filed on May 28, 2020
Notice to Produce to Joyette Holmes, District Attorney Filed on May 28, 2020
Motion to Preserve Evidence - Filed on May 28, 2020
Motion for Disclosure of Any Improper Bias or Prejudice, Grounds for Any Legal Claim or Possible Basis for Disqualification of District Attorney, Court Personnel, or Other State Actors Involved in any way in this Case - Filed on May 28, 2020
Notice to Produce to Custodian of Records and Custodian of Evidence Glynn County Police Department - Filed on May 29, 2020
First Partcularized Motion for Disclosure of Brady Material, and For Other Relief, and Memorandum in Support Thereof -
Filed June 1, 2020
Defendant's Reply to State's Response to Maddox Motion - Filed June 1, 2020
Defendant's Consolidated Response to Motions to Quash Notice to Produce - Filed June 1, 2020
Second Partcularized Motion For Disclosure of Brady Material, and For Other Relief, And Memorandum In Support Thereof - Filed June 2, 2020
Third Partcularized Motion For Disclosure of Brady Material, and For Other Relief, and Memorandum In Support Thereof - Filed
June 2, 2020
Motion to Compel Enforcement of Agreement for Government to Publicly Disclose Cooperation of Witness Roddie Bryan -
Filed June 2, 2020
Motion Inquiring Into Authority for Appointment of Prosecutor - Filed June 2, 2020
Fourth Partcularized Motion for Disclosure of Brady Material, and for Other Relief, and Memorandum in Support Thereof - Filed on June 3, 3030
Fifth Partcularized Motion for Disclosure of Brady Material, and for Other Relief, and Memorandum in Support Thereof - Filed on
June 3, 2020
Motion to Strike Illegal Appointment of Joyette Holmes as District Attorney Pro Tempore - Filed on June 4, 2020
Order Signed June 4, 2020 and Filed on June 4, 2020
Motion to Dismiss Facially Defective Arrest Warrant Filed on June 5, 2020
Administrative Order Signed May 11, 2020 and Filed on June 8, 2020
Motion for Return of Property Filed on June 8, 2020
Motion for the Recordation of the Entire Grand Jury Proceedings and For a Copy of the Grand Jury Minutes Filed on June 8, 2020
Preindictment Motion to Suppress Filed on June 8, 2020
Motion to Compel Disclosure of Information Necessary for Defendant to Exercise Right to Compulsory Attendance of Witnesses
(Subpoena Power) and For Production of Documents and Evidence at Hearings - Filed on June 9, 2020
Orders Sealing Documents Signed June 2, 2020 and Filed on June 10, 2020
Notice of Hearing signed June 11, 2020 and Filed on June 11, 2020
Order Sealing Documents Signed June 15, 2020 and Filed on June 15, 2020
Request for Electronic and Photographic Media Access to Court Proceedings Signed June 17, 2020 and Filed on June 17, 2020
Request to Use a Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings Signed June 11, 2020 and Filed on June 17, 2020
Request to Use a Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings Signed and Filed on June 17, 2020
Motion for Clarification of Procedure for Prosecution of District Attorney Pro Tempore - Filed June 17, 2020
Motion to Prevent Use of "Grand Jury Handbook" and Prohibit Dispensation of Other Extraneous "Guidance" Motion for Supplemental Grand Jury Charge by Court, Motion for Stay of Grand Jury Proceedings Pending Hearing and for Other Relief - Filed on June 17, 2020
Motion for an Order Requiring the District Attorney to Respond in Writing to Each Motion Which is Contested by the State - Filed on June 18, 2020
First Amendment to Motion For Disclosure of Any Improper Bias or Prejudice, Grounds for Any Legal Claim or Possible Basis for Disqualification of District Attorney, Court Personnel, or Other State Actors Involved In Any Way in This Case - Filed June 18, 2020
WJXT-TV4's Request to Install Videographic Equipment Pursuant to Rules and Guidelines for Electronic and Photographic News Coverage of Judicial Proceedings - Signed June 17, 2020 and Filed on June 18, 2020
Order Denying Defendant's Motion for Recordation of the Entire Grand Jury Proceedings and For a Copy of the Grand Jury Minutes - Signed June 18, 2020 and Filed on June 18, 2020
Order To Continue Hearing Signed June 19, 2020 and Filed on June 19, 2020
General Bill of Indictment - Filed June 24, 2020
Amended Motion for Bail - Filed June 24, 2020
Order for Administrative Services from District Attorney's Office - Signed June 30, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed June 2, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed June 2, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed June 10, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed June 2, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed June 2, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed June 10, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Notice of Hearing - Signed July 6, 2020 and Filed on July 6, 2020
Leave of Absence (Jesse Evans) - Filed on July 2, 2020
State's Response to Defendant's Motion for Relief - Filed on July 9, 2020
State's Response to Defendant's Motion to Strike Appointment of Joyette Holmes as District Attorney Pro Tempore -
Filed on July 13, 2020
State's Response to Defendant's Motions for Bond - Filed on July 13, 2020
State's Certificate of Discovery - Motions #01 - Filed on July 13, 2020
State's Certificate of Discovery #01 - Filed on July 13, 2020
Rule 22 - WTOC - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - Action News Jax - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - WSB-TV - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - Court TV - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - WSAV - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - GPB - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - Law and Crime Network - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - CNN - Filed on July 14, 2020
State's Brief on Defendant's Intention to Call Joyette Holmes as a Witness - Filed on July 14, 2020
State's Certificate of Discovery - Motions #01 - Supplemental Discovery #01 - Filed on July 15, 2020
State's Certificate of Discovery - Motion #01 - Supplemental Discovery #02 - Filed on July 15, 2020
Motion to Quash Subpoena and Brief in Support thereof Filed on Behalf of Attorney General Chris Carr - Filed on July 15, 2020
State's Certificate of Discovery - Motions #01 - Supplemental Discovery #03 - Filed on July 15, 2020
Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Quash Subpoena on Behalf of Attorney General Chris Carr - Filed on July 16, 2020
Motion to Intervene for Limited Purpose of Responding to Defendant's Motion for Relief From Prejudicial and Inflammatory Statements Made By Individuals Purporting to Speak For the Victim and His Family and For Other Relief - Filed on July 16, 2020
Order on Motion to Intervene for Limited Purpose - Signed on July 16, 2020 and Filed on July 16, 2020
Amended Witness List, Statements and Exhibit List in Support of Roddie Bryan's Motion for Bail - Filed on July 16, 2020
Rule 22 - WJXT TV - Filed on July 16, 2020
General Demurrers - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion for Disclosure of Impeaching Information - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion for Disclosure of Information (Existence of Evidence Arguably Subject to Suppression) - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion for Disclosure of Information Necessary for Defendant to Receive a Fair Trial, Motion for Production, and For Other Relief - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion for In Camera Inspection - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion for Individual Voir Dire and Sequestration of Jurors During Voir Dire - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion for Special Juror Questionnaire - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion to Disclose the Past and Present Relationships, Associations and Ties Between the Prosecution and Prospective Jurors -
Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion to Reveal the Deal - Filed on July 17, 2020
Notice that Defendant Elects to Have Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 17 Apply to This Case - Filed on July 17, 2020
Omnibus Motion for a Fair Trial, Discovery, Suppression of Illegally Obtained Evidence, Complete Recordation and For Other Relief - Filed on July 17, 2020
Pre-Hearing Memorandum of Law - Citizens Arrest - Filed on July 17, 2020
Pretrial Scheduling Order - Signed July 17, 2020 and Filed on July 17, 2020
Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Strike Illegal Appointment of Joyette Holmes as District Attorney Pro Tempore -
Signed July 21, 2020 and Filed on July 21, 2020
Order Denying Bond- Signed July 21, 2020 and Filed on July 21, 2020
Motion to Join Motion to Extend Time Within Which to File Demurrers and Claims of Immunity - Filed on July 27, 2020
Consent Order Modifying Pretrial Scheduling Order - Signed July 28, 2020 and Filed on July 28, 2020
State's Discovery Demands - Filed on July 29, 2020
State's Demand for Written Notice of Defendant's Intention to Offer a Defense of Alibi -
Filed on July 29, 2020
Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A 17-16-1 - Filed on July 29, 2020
Motion to Adopt Special Demurrer Filed by McMichael Defendants - Filed on August 6, 2020
Special Demurrers - Filed on August 6, 2020
Immunity Motion Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 16-3-24.2 - Filed on August 6, 2020
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 17-16-2- #03 - Filed on August 24, 2020
Response to Motion to Amend Scheduling Order - Filed on August 26, 2020
Motion to Amend Scheduling Order Response to Co-Defendants' Motion to Amend - Filed on August 28, 2020
State's Response to 3.1 First Special Demurrer to the Indictment (Count 1) - Filed on August 31, 2020
State's Response to 3.2 Second Special Demurrer to the Indictment (Count 9) - Filed on August 31, 2020
State's Response to Special Demurrers - Filed on August 31, 2020
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A §17-16-2-#04 - Filed on September 1, 2020
Demand For Trial - Statutory Speedy Trial Demand - Filed on September 11, 2020
Notice of the State's Intention to Introduce Evidence in Aggravation of Punishment - Filed on September 16, 2020
State's Request to Charge - Filed on September 16, 2020
State's Request to Charge - Filed on September 16, 2020
Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Adopt Special Demurrers Filed by McMichael Defendants - Signed on September 28, 2020 and Filed on September 29, 2020
4.1-State's Motion in Limine: Hearsay - Filed on September 29, 2020
4.2-State's Motion in Limine: Character of Victim - Filed on September 29, 2020
4.3-State's Motion in Limine: Character of Defendants - Filed on September 29, 2020
4.4-State's Motion in Limine: Polygraph Examinations - Filed on September 29, 2020
4.5-Notice of State's Intent to Introduce Evidence of Other Acts Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 24-4-404(b) and 24-4-403 -
Filed on September 29, 2020
4.6-First Amended Notice of State's Intent to Introduce Evidence of Other Acts Pursuant to O.C.G.A §§ 24-4-404(b) & 24-4-403 -
Filed on October 2, 2020
Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 17-16-2 - Filed on October 5, 2020
Motion to Enjoin State-Sponsored Jury Tampering By Brunswick District Attorney Jackie Johnson - Filed on October 6, 2020
Leave of Absence - Filed on October 8, 2020
Notice of Hearing - Signed on October 8, 2020 and Filed on October 8, 2020
Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Enjoin Brunswick District Attorney Jackie Johnson - Signed October 15, 2020 and Filed on October 15, 2020
Request to Use A Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings - Action News -
Filed on October 19, 2020
Request to Use a Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings - WSB Atlanta -
Filed on October 19, 2020
Request to Use a Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings - WTOC - Filed on October 21, 2020
Request to Use a Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings - Court TV - Filed on October 26, 2020
Second Motion for Bail Motion for Reconsideration of Order Denying Bond - Filed on October 27, 2020
Leave of Absence - Filed on November 3, 2020
State's Response to Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration of the Denial of Bond - Filed on November 6, 2020
Request to Use a Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings - WJXT TV - Filed on November 9, 2020
Request to Install Recording and/or Photographing Equipment Pursuant to Rules and Guidelines for Electronic and Photographic News Coverage of Judicial Proceedings - WSAV 3 - Filed on November 10, 2020
Waiver of Appearance - Filed on November 12, 2020
Order on McMichael Defendants' Petitions for Bond - Signed December 2, 2020 and Filed on December 2, 2020
Order on Defendants' Demurrers - Signed on December 9, 2020 and Filed on December 9, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed October 22, 2020 and Filed on December 21, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed October 22, 2020 and Filed on December 21, 2020
Motion to Preserve Brady Material - Disqualification - Filed on December 31, 2020
Request for Hearing- Filed on December 31, 2020
Motion to Adopt Select McMichael Defendants Motions Filed on December 30-31, 2020 - Filed on December 31, 2020
Third Request for Hearing Amended Motion for Reconsideration of Bond - Filed on January 12, 2021
Sixth Partcularized Motion for Disclosure of Brady Material, and for Other Relief, and Memorandum in Support Thereof - Filed on January 14, 2021
First Plea in Bar - Speedy Trial Violation - Filed on January 19, 2021
Second Amendment to Motion for Disclosure of Any Improper Bias or Prejudice, Grounds for Any Legal Claim or Possible Basis for Disqualification of District Attorney, Court Personnel, or Other State Actors Involved in Any Way in this Case - Filed on January 21, 2021
Motion to Compel Lawful Appointment of Another District Attorney Pro Tempore to Succeed Joyette Holmes - Filed on January 21, 2021
Notice of Leave of Absence - Filed on January 22, 2021
Notice of Leave of Absence - Filed on January 22, 2021
Standing Objection to Leaves of Absence - Filed on January 22, 2021
Order Denying Defendant's Second Motion for Bail / Motion for Reconsideration and Order Denying Defendant's Request(s) for Hearing - Signed on January 26, 2021 and Filed on January 26, 2021
2.3 State's Response to Defendant's Discovery Motion - Filed on January 27, 2021
Sua Sponte Order Regarding Video Testimony - Signed on January 28, 2021 and Filed on January 28, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Motion to Declare Unconstitutional the Indefinite Suspension of Criminal Jury Trial by Emergency Judicial Order - Filed on January 29, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Motion for Immunity From Prosecution Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 16-3-24.2 - Filed on January 29, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Brady Motions - Filed on January 29, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Motion to Compel Lawful Appointment of Another District Attorney Pro Tempore - Filed on January 29, 2021
1.14 State's Response to Defendants Notice of Intent to Introduce Evidence Pursuant to O.C.G.A §24-4-404 and Uniform Superior Court Rule 31.1 - Filed on January 29, 2021
1.15 State's Response to Defendants Motion to Reveal All Deals Made with State Witnesses - Filed on January 29, 2021
2.1 State's Response to Defendant's Motion to Exclude from Trial All Jail Calls - Filed on January 29, 2021
2.2 and 2.4 State's Response to Defendant's Brady Motion - Filed on January 29, 2021
4.2 State's Response to Defendants Motion to Adopt Co-Defendant's Objections and Arguments - Filed on January 29, 2021
4.3 State's Response to Defendants Motion in Limine to Limit Quantity and Content of "In Life" Photographs and to Restrict the Manner of Introduction - Filed on January 29, 2021
4.4 State's Response to Defendants Motion in Limine to Exclude the Use of the Word "Victim" - Filed on January 29, 2021
4.5 State's Response to Defendants Motion to Maintain the Safety and Decorum of the Courtroom - Filed on January 29, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 17-16-2- #05 - Filed on January 29, 2021
Notification to Attorney General - Signed February 1, 2021 and Filed on February 1, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 17-16-2- #06 - Filed on February 5, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Motion for Plea in Bar Based on Constitutional Speedy Trial Grounds - Filed on February 5, 2021
Notice of Appointment - Filed on February 5, 2021
Third Motion for Bail, Motion for Reconsideration of Order(s) Denying Bond and Denying a Second Bond Hearing - Filed on February 22, 2021
Second Motion to Strike Illegal Appointment(s) of District Attorney Pro Tempore - Filed on February 23, 2021
Conditional Abandonment, Waiver and Withdrawal of Specific Motions to Facilitate Speedy Trial - Filed on March 1, 2021
Defendant Bryan Election - Video Testimony - Filed on March 1, 2021
First Motion to Disqualify Prosecutor and For Other Relief - Filed on March 1, 2021
Motion to Compel Issuance of Juror Summonses and Set Date for Jury Selection - Filed on March 10, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's First Motion to Disquality Prosecutor - Filed on March 10, 2021
Motion to Facilitate Vaccination of Jurors, Counsel, Clients and Court Personnel - Filed on March 10, 2021
Motion to Enjoin Gilding the Lily - Filed on March 10, 2021
Notice of Hearing - Filed on March 15, 2021
Leave of Absence - Filed on March 15, 2021
Amended Notice of Hearing - Filed on March 18, 2021
Rule 22 - WSB TV Atlanta - Filed on March 23, 2021
Rule 22- Action News - Filed on April 6, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A §17-16-2- #07 - Filed on April 8, 2021
Entry of Appearance - Filed on April 9, 2021
Rule 22 - First Coast News - Filed on April 19, 2021
Rule 22 - WJXT News4Jax - Filed on April 21, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A §17-16-2- #08 - Filed on April 27, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A §17-16-2- #09 - Filed on April 30, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §17-16-2- #09 - Filed on May 3, 2021
Rule 22 - Court TV Media, LLC - Filed on May 3, 2021
Rule 22 - WTOC - Filed on May 4, 2021
Rule 22 - Top Neck Films - Filed on May 5, 2021
Abandonment, Waiver and Withdrawal - Immunity Motion - Filed on May 5, 2021
Trial Notice - Filed on May 7, 2021
Motion to Quash or Modify Subpoenas - Filed on May 10, 2021
Rule 22 - Law + Crime Trial Network - Filed on May 10, 2021
Rule 22 - CNN - Filed on May 10, 2021
Rule 22 - The Associated Press - Filed on May 10, 2021
Rule 22 - WGCL-TV (CBS 46 Atlanta) - Filed on May 11, 2021
Rule 22 - WXIA-TV - Filed on May 11, 2021
Rule 22 - WTGS-TV - Filed on May 11, 2021
Rule 22 - Georgia Public Broadcasting - Filed on May 11, 2021
Rule 22 - WTGS-TV - Filed on May 11, 2021
Motion to Quash Subpoena and Brief in Support Thereof - Filed on May 11, 2021
Rule 22 - Coastal Courier - Filed on May 11, 2021
Rule 22 - BNC News - Filed on May 11, 2021
Amended Omnibus Motion - Filed on May 11, 2021
Gateway Behavioral Health Services' Withdrawal of Motion to Quash - Filed on May 11, 2021
Subpoena for the Production of Evidence - Filed on May 12, 2021
Post-Hearing Memorandum - Plea in Bar - Speedy Trial - Filed on May 13, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A . §17-16-2-#10 - Filed on June 11, 2021
Order on Defendant Bryan's First Plea in Bar (Speedy Trial Demand) - Filed on June 15, 2021
Order on Defendant McMichaels' 4.2 Motion to Adopt Co-Defendants' Objections, Argument in Support of Co-Defendant's Objections, and Argument in Defending Against State's Objections - Filed on June 15, 2021
Order on Defendant William Roderick Bryan's Motion to Adopt Defendant McMichaels' 4.2 Motion to Adopt Co-Defendants' Objections -
Filed on June 15, 2021
2.3 State's Supplemental Response to Defendant's Discovery Motion - Filed on June 16, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 17-16-2- #11 - Filed on June 17, 2021
1.14.1 State's Supplemental Response to Defendants Notice of Intent to Introduce Evidence Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 24-4-404 and Uniform Superior Court Rule 31.1 - Filed on June 17, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §17-16-2- #12 - Filed on June 23, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §17-16-2- #13 - Filed on June 28, 2021
1.14.2 State's Response to Defendants Motion to Introduce Evidence of the Victim's Mental Health - Filed on June 29, 2021
4.50 State's Supplemental Demand for Discovery and Witness List; Request for a Scheduling Order - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.53 State's for Additional Time for the State's Closing Argument - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.54 Motion to Exclude Mention of, Reference to, or Argument Regarding District Attorney George Barnhill's Letter to Captain Tom Jump of the GCPD, Barnhill's Meeting with the GCPD about this Case, or Barnhill's Opinion of this Case - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.55 Motion to Exclude Mention of, Reference to, or Argument Regarding the Repeal of the Citizen's Arrest Law Following This Homicide - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.56 Motion to Prohibit Improper Argument By Counsel Regarding Quantifying the Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Standard of Proof - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.57 Motion to Admit the Video of the Incident Taken By Defendant William Bryan - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.58 Motion to Play the Video of the Incident Taken By Defendant William Bryan During the State's Opening Statement - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.59 State's Motion in Limine to Restrict Lay Opinion Evidence - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.60 State's Motion in Limine to Limit Cross-Examination to Questions that have a Good Faith Basis - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.61 State's Motion in Limine to Prevent Speculative Testimony - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.62 State's Motion in Limine to Prevent Argumentative Questioning From the Defense-Restricting Use of the Term "Carjacking or Hijacking" - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.63 State's Motion in Limine to Prevent Argumentative Questioning from the Defense-Restricting Use of the Terms "Burglary" or "Criminal Tresspass" - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.64 State's Motion in Limine to Pre-Charge the Jury on Additional Law - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.65 Motion to Allow Evidence of Greg McMichael's Personnel File and Post Suspensions for Impeachment Purposes - Filed on June 30, 2021
Notice of Pretrial and Scheduling Conference - Filed on July 1, 2021
4.51 State's Motion and Brief Regarding Bruton Issues - Filed on July 7, 2021
4.52 Motion to Prevent the Defense from Criticizing the State Regarding the State's Inability Under the Law to Play the Defendants' Statements of the Officers' Bodycam Videos - Filed on July 7, 2021
4.66 State's Motion in Limine to Exclude Argument and Testimony about General Neighborhood Feelings in Reference to Perceived Crime or That the Neighborhoods were on Edge Due to Crime - Filed on July 7, 2021
State's Request to Charge - Filed on July 7, 2021
Rule 22 - Filed on July 13, 2021
Rule 22 - WJCL 22 News - Filed on July 13, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A §17-16-2-#14 - Filed on July 16, 2021
Rule 22 - First Coast News - Filed on July 19, 2021
4.67 State's Motion in Limine to Exclude Argument and Testimony About Any Protests, Demonstrations or Threats Made to Anyone in the Aftermath of this Homicide - Filed on July 19, 2021
Rule 22 - WJXT-TV4 - Filed on July 19, 2021
Rule 22 - Action News Jax - Filed on July 19, 2021
Rule 22 - Court TV Media LLC - Filed on July 19, 2021
Rule 22 - Law & Crime Network - Filed on July 20, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 17-16-2- #15 - Filed on July 21, 2021
Rule 22 - AJC - Filed on July 22, 2021
Order on Motion to Intervene for Limited Purpose - Filed on July 22, 2021
Order Denying Access to Division of Family and Children Services Records - Filed on July 22, 2021
4.68 State's Motion in Limine to Exclude Defendant's "Use of Force" Experts - Filed on August 25, 2021
1.14.2.1 State's Response to Defendants Addendum Motion to Introduce Evidence of the Victim's Mental Health - Filed on August 26, 2021
Order on Defendants' Notice of Intent to Introduce 404(b) Evidence - Filed on August 30, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A §17-16-2- #16 - Filed on August 31, 2021
4.69 State's Motion for an Order Restricting Extrajudicial Statements - Filed on September 3, 2021
Rule 22 - First Coast News - Filed on September 7, 2021
1.17 State's Notice of Intent to Authenticate Records of Regularly Conducted Activity by Declaration Pursuant to OCGA 24-8-803(6) and OCGA 24-9-902(11) - Filed on September 8, 2021
Rule 22 - The Shade Room - Filed on September 21, 2021
Rule 22 - ABC News - Filed on September 21, 2021
Rule 22 - WTGS - Filed on September 22, 2021
Rule 22 - Action News Jax - Filed on September 22, 2021
Rule 22 - Crime Story Media - Filed on September 22, 2021
Rule 22 - NPR - Filed on September 22, 2021
Rule 22 - WSB ATL - Filed on September 22, 2021
Rule 22 - Law and Crime Network - Filed on September 23. 2021
Rule 22 - The Associated Press - Filed on September 23, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §17-16-2- #17 - Filed on September 24, 2021
Rule 22 - Reuters - Filed on September 27, 2021
Rule 22 - CNN - Filed on September 27, 2021
Rule 22 - USA Today - Filed on September 28, 2021
Order Governing Conduct In and Around the Glynn County Courthouse - Filed on September 29, 2021
Rule 22 - Court TV - Filed on September 30, 2021
Rule 22 - The Savannah Morning News - Filed on September 30, 2021
Rule 22 - Coastal News Service - Filed on October 1, 2021
Order on the Admission of the Victim's Mental Health Records - Filed on October 1, 2021
Rule 22 - WJCL - Filed on October 1, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 17-16-2- #18 - Filed on October 1, 2021
4.69.1 State's Supplemental Motion and Response for an Order Restricting Extrajudicial Statements - Filed on October 1, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Motion in Limine: Vanity Plate - Filed on October 1, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Motion in Limine: Duggan Bodycam Video - Filed on October 1, 2021
Rule 22 - The Associated Press - Filed on October 4, 2021
Rule 22 - NBC - Filed on October 4, 2021
Rule 22 - AJC - Filed on October 4, 2021
Brief By Media Intervenors in Opposition to 4.69 State's Motion for an Order Restricting Extrajudicial Statements - Filed on October 4, 2021
4.70 State's Motion in Limine as to THC - Filed on October 4, 2021
4.71 State's Motion in Limine Regarding Probation - Filed on October 4, 2021
Rule 22 - NPR - Filed on October 5, 2021
Rule 22 - New York Times - Filed on October 6, 2021
Rule 22 - WSB Radio - Filed on October 8, 2021
Rule 22 - WGCL TV - Filed on October 8, 2021
Order on Motion to Exclude All Jail Calls - Filed on October 8, 2021
Order Addressing Extra-Judicial Statements - Filed on October 11, 2021
Defendants McMichaels' Response to 4.70 State's Motion in Limine as to THC - Filed on October 11, 2021
Defendants McMichaels' Response to 4.71 State's Motion in Limine Regarding Ahmaud Arbery's Probation Status - Filed on October 11, 2021
Rule 22 - WXIA 11 Alive News - Filed on October 11, 2021
Motion to Quash or Modify Subpoenas - Filed on October 12, 2021
Rule 22 - WTOC - Filed on October 13, 2021
Rule 22 - Fox News - Filed on October 13, 2021
Rule 22 - WJXT-TV4 - Filed on October 13, 2021
Verified Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission - Filed on October 13, 2021
Verified Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission - Filed on October 13, 2021
Rule 22 - The Brunswick News - Filed on October 14, 2021
Notice of Appearance of Counsel - Filed on October 14, 2021
Motion by Media Intervenors to Ensure Access to Jury Selection - Filed on October 14, 2021
Emergency Motion to Intervene and to Vacate Order Addressing Extra-Judicial Statements and Brief in Support - Filed on October 14, 2021
Request for Emergency Oral Hearing - Filed on October 14, 2021
4.72 State's Brief on Character Witnesses and "Opening the Door" to Character Evidence - Filed on October 17, 2021
**These documents are copied from the official records but are not the official record**
Last Updated 10/19/2021
The Clerk of Superior Court, P. O. Box 1355, Brunswick, GA 31521
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Juror Questionnaire
Warrants Filed on May 27, 2020
Order of Recusal Signed May 29, 2020 and Filed on May 29, 2020
Order of Appointment Signed June 1, 2020 and Filed on June 1, 2020
Motion for Bail Without Waiver of Preliminary Hearing - Filed on May 21, 2020
Demand For Speedy Trial (Constitutional) - Filed on May 22, 2020
Motion for Relief From Prejudicial and Inflammatory Statements made by Individuals Purporting to Speak for the Victim and His Family, and For Other Relief - Filed May 27, 2020
Modified Maddox Motion/Motion for Disclosure of Searchwarrant(s) and Related Documents Instanter - Filed on May 27, 2020
Notice to Produce to Custodian of Records and Custodian of Evidence Georgia Bureau of Investigation - Filed on May 28, 2020
Notice to Produce to Joyette Holmes, District Attorney Filed on May 28, 2020
Motion to Preserve Evidence - Filed on May 28, 2020
Motion for Disclosure of Any Improper Bias or Prejudice, Grounds for Any Legal Claim or Possible Basis for Disqualification of District Attorney, Court Personnel, or Other State Actors Involved in any way in this Case - Filed on May 28, 2020
Notice to Produce to Custodian of Records and Custodian of Evidence Glynn County Police Department - Filed on May 29, 2020
First Partcularized Motion for Disclosure of Brady Material, and For Other Relief, and Memorandum in Support Thereof -
Filed June 1, 2020
Defendant's Reply to State's Response to Maddox Motion - Filed June 1, 2020
Defendant's Consolidated Response to Motions to Quash Notice to Produce - Filed June 1, 2020
Second Partcularized Motion For Disclosure of Brady Material, and For Other Relief, And Memorandum In Support Thereof - Filed June 2, 2020
Third Partcularized Motion For Disclosure of Brady Material, and For Other Relief, and Memorandum In Support Thereof - Filed
June 2, 2020
Motion to Compel Enforcement of Agreement for Government to Publicly Disclose Cooperation of Witness Roddie Bryan -
Filed June 2, 2020
Motion Inquiring Into Authority for Appointment of Prosecutor - Filed June 2, 2020
Fourth Partcularized Motion for Disclosure of Brady Material, and for Other Relief, and Memorandum in Support Thereof - Filed on June 3, 3030
Fifth Partcularized Motion for Disclosure of Brady Material, and for Other Relief, and Memorandum in Support Thereof - Filed on
June 3, 2020
Motion to Strike Illegal Appointment of Joyette Holmes as District Attorney Pro Tempore - Filed on June 4, 2020
Order Signed June 4, 2020 and Filed on June 4, 2020
Motion to Dismiss Facially Defective Arrest Warrant Filed on June 5, 2020
Administrative Order Signed May 11, 2020 and Filed on June 8, 2020
Motion for Return of Property Filed on June 8, 2020
Motion for the Recordation of the Entire Grand Jury Proceedings and For a Copy of the Grand Jury Minutes Filed on June 8, 2020
Preindictment Motion to Suppress Filed on June 8, 2020
Motion to Compel Disclosure of Information Necessary for Defendant to Exercise Right to Compulsory Attendance of Witnesses
(Subpoena Power) and For Production of Documents and Evidence at Hearings - Filed on June 9, 2020
Orders Sealing Documents Signed June 2, 2020 and Filed on June 10, 2020
Notice of Hearing signed June 11, 2020 and Filed on June 11, 2020
Order Sealing Documents Signed June 15, 2020 and Filed on June 15, 2020
Request for Electronic and Photographic Media Access to Court Proceedings Signed June 17, 2020 and Filed on June 17, 2020
Request to Use a Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings Signed June 11, 2020 and Filed on June 17, 2020
Request to Use a Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings Signed and Filed on June 17, 2020
Motion for Clarification of Procedure for Prosecution of District Attorney Pro Tempore - Filed June 17, 2020
Motion to Prevent Use of "Grand Jury Handbook" and Prohibit Dispensation of Other Extraneous "Guidance" Motion for Supplemental Grand Jury Charge by Court, Motion for Stay of Grand Jury Proceedings Pending Hearing and for Other Relief - Filed on June 17, 2020
Motion for an Order Requiring the District Attorney to Respond in Writing to Each Motion Which is Contested by the State - Filed on June 18, 2020
First Amendment to Motion For Disclosure of Any Improper Bias or Prejudice, Grounds for Any Legal Claim or Possible Basis for Disqualification of District Attorney, Court Personnel, or Other State Actors Involved In Any Way in This Case - Filed June 18, 2020
WJXT-TV4's Request to Install Videographic Equipment Pursuant to Rules and Guidelines for Electronic and Photographic News Coverage of Judicial Proceedings - Signed June 17, 2020 and Filed on June 18, 2020
Order Denying Defendant's Motion for Recordation of the Entire Grand Jury Proceedings and For a Copy of the Grand Jury Minutes - Signed June 18, 2020 and Filed on June 18, 2020
Order To Continue Hearing Signed June 19, 2020 and Filed on June 19, 2020
General Bill of Indictment - Filed June 24, 2020
Amended Motion for Bail - Filed June 24, 2020
Order for Administrative Services from District Attorney's Office - Signed June 30, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed June 2, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed June 2, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed June 10, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed June 2, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed June 2, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed June 10, 2020 and Filed on June 30, 2020
Notice of Hearing - Signed July 6, 2020 and Filed on July 6, 2020
Leave of Absence (Jesse Evans) - Filed on July 2, 2020
State's Response to Defendant's Motion for Relief - Filed on July 9, 2020
State's Response to Defendant's Motion to Strike Appointment of Joyette Holmes as District Attorney Pro Tempore -
Filed on July 13, 2020
State's Response to Defendant's Motions for Bond - Filed on July 13, 2020
State's Certificate of Discovery - Motions #01 - Filed on July 13, 2020
State's Certificate of Discovery #01 - Filed on July 13, 2020
Rule 22 - WTOC - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - Action News Jax - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - WSB-TV - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - Court TV - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - WSAV - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - GPB - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - Law and Crime Network - Filed on July 14, 2020
Rule 22 - CNN - Filed on July 14, 2020
State's Brief on Defendant's Intention to Call Joyette Holmes as a Witness - Filed on July 14, 2020
State's Certificate of Discovery - Motions #01 - Supplemental Discovery #01 - Filed on July 15, 2020
State's Certificate of Discovery - Motion #01 - Supplemental Discovery #02 - Filed on July 15, 2020
Motion to Quash Subpoena and Brief in Support thereof Filed on Behalf of Attorney General Chris Carr - Filed on July 15, 2020
State's Certificate of Discovery - Motions #01 - Supplemental Discovery #03 - Filed on July 15, 2020
Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Quash Subpoena on Behalf of Attorney General Chris Carr - Filed on July 16, 2020
Motion to Intervene for Limited Purpose of Responding to Defendant's Motion for Relief From Prejudicial and Inflammatory Statements Made By Individuals Purporting to Speak For the Victim and His Family and For Other Relief - Filed on July 16, 2020
Order on Motion to Intervene for Limited Purpose - Signed on July 16, 2020 and Filed on July 16, 2020
Amended Witness List, Statements and Exhibit List in Support of Roddie Bryan's Motion for Bail - Filed on July 16, 2020
Rule 22 - WJXT TV - Filed on July 16, 2020
General Demurrers - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion for Disclosure of Impeaching Information - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion for Disclosure of Information (Existence of Evidence Arguably Subject to Suppression) - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion for Disclosure of Information Necessary for Defendant to Receive a Fair Trial, Motion for Production, and For Other Relief - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion for In Camera Inspection - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion for Individual Voir Dire and Sequestration of Jurors During Voir Dire - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion for Special Juror Questionnaire - Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion to Disclose the Past and Present Relationships, Associations and Ties Between the Prosecution and Prospective Jurors -
Filed on July 17, 2020
Motion to Reveal the Deal - Filed on July 17, 2020
Notice that Defendant Elects to Have Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 17 Apply to This Case - Filed on July 17, 2020
Omnibus Motion for a Fair Trial, Discovery, Suppression of Illegally Obtained Evidence, Complete Recordation and For Other Relief - Filed on July 17, 2020
Pre-Hearing Memorandum of Law - Citizens Arrest - Filed on July 17, 2020
Pretrial Scheduling Order - Signed July 17, 2020 and Filed on July 17, 2020
Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Strike Illegal Appointment of Joyette Holmes as District Attorney Pro Tempore -
Signed July 21, 2020 and Filed on July 21, 2020
Order Denying Bond- Signed July 21, 2020 and Filed on July 21, 2020
Motion to Join Motion to Extend Time Within Which to File Demurrers and Claims of Immunity - Filed on July 27, 2020
Consent Order Modifying Pretrial Scheduling Order - Signed July 28, 2020 and Filed on July 28, 2020
State's Discovery Demands - Filed on July 29, 2020
State's Demand for Written Notice of Defendant's Intention to Offer a Defense of Alibi -
Filed on July 29, 2020
Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A 17-16-1 - Filed on July 29, 2020
Motion to Adopt Special Demurrer Filed by McMichael Defendants - Filed on August 6, 2020
Special Demurrers - Filed on August 6, 2020
Immunity Motion Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 16-3-24.2 - Filed on August 6, 2020
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 17-16-2- #03 - Filed on August 24, 2020
Response to Motion to Amend Scheduling Order - Filed on August 26, 2020
Motion to Amend Scheduling Order Response to Co-Defendants' Motion to Amend - Filed on August 28, 2020
State's Response to 3.1 First Special Demurrer to the Indictment (Count 1) - Filed on August 31, 2020
State's Response to 3.2 Second Special Demurrer to the Indictment (Count 9) - Filed on August 31, 2020
State's Response to Special Demurrers - Filed on August 31, 2020
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A §17-16-2-#04 - Filed on September 1, 2020
Demand For Trial - Statutory Speedy Trial Demand - Filed on September 11, 2020
Notice of the State's Intention to Introduce Evidence in Aggravation of Punishment - Filed on September 16, 2020
State's Request to Charge - Filed on September 16, 2020
State's Request to Charge - Filed on September 16, 2020
Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Adopt Special Demurrers Filed by McMichael Defendants - Signed on September 28, 2020 and Filed on September 29, 2020
4.1-State's Motion in Limine: Hearsay - Filed on September 29, 2020
4.2-State's Motion in Limine: Character of Victim - Filed on September 29, 2020
4.3-State's Motion in Limine: Character of Defendants - Filed on September 29, 2020
4.4-State's Motion in Limine: Polygraph Examinations - Filed on September 29, 2020
4.5-Notice of State's Intent to Introduce Evidence of Other Acts Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 24-4-404(b) and 24-4-403 -
Filed on September 29, 2020
4.6-First Amended Notice of State's Intent to Introduce Evidence of Other Acts Pursuant to O.C.G.A §§ 24-4-404(b) & 24-4-403 -
Filed on October 2, 2020
Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 17-16-2 - Filed on October 5, 2020
Motion to Enjoin State-Sponsored Jury Tampering By Brunswick District Attorney Jackie Johnson - Filed on October 6, 2020
Leave of Absence - Filed on October 8, 2020
Notice of Hearing - Signed on October 8, 2020 and Filed on October 8, 2020
Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Enjoin Brunswick District Attorney Jackie Johnson - Signed October 15, 2020 and Filed on October 15, 2020
Request to Use A Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings - Action News -
Filed on October 19, 2020
Request to Use a Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings - WSB Atlanta -
Filed on October 19, 2020
Request to Use a Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings - WTOC - Filed on October 21, 2020
Request to Use a Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings - Court TV - Filed on October 26, 2020
Second Motion for Bail Motion for Reconsideration of Order Denying Bond - Filed on October 27, 2020
Leave of Absence - Filed on November 3, 2020
State's Response to Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration of the Denial of Bond - Filed on November 6, 2020
Request to Use a Recording Device Pursuant to Rule 22 on Recording of Judicial Proceedings - WJXT TV - Filed on November 9, 2020
Request to Install Recording and/or Photographing Equipment Pursuant to Rules and Guidelines for Electronic and Photographic News Coverage of Judicial Proceedings - WSAV 3 - Filed on November 10, 2020
Waiver of Appearance - Filed on November 12, 2020
Order on McMichael Defendants' Petitions for Bond - Signed December 2, 2020 and Filed on December 2, 2020
Order on Defendants' Demurrers - Signed on December 9, 2020 and Filed on December 9, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed October 22, 2020 and Filed on December 21, 2020
Order Sealing Documents - Signed October 22, 2020 and Filed on December 21, 2020
Motion to Preserve Brady Material - Disqualification - Filed on December 31, 2020
Request for Hearing- Filed on December 31, 2020
Motion to Adopt Select McMichael Defendants Motions Filed on December 30-31, 2020 - Filed on December 31, 2020
Third Request for Hearing Amended Motion for Reconsideration of Bond - Filed on January 12, 2021
Sixth Partcularized Motion for Disclosure of Brady Material, and for Other Relief, and Memorandum in Support Thereof - Filed on January 14, 2021
First Plea in Bar - Speedy Trial Violation - Filed on January 19, 2021
Second Amendment to Motion for Disclosure of Any Improper Bias or Prejudice, Grounds for Any Legal Claim or Possible Basis for Disqualification of District Attorney, Court Personnel, or Other State Actors Involved in Any Way in this Case - Filed on January 21, 2021
Motion to Compel Lawful Appointment of Another District Attorney Pro Tempore to Succeed Joyette Holmes - Filed on January 21, 2021
Notice of Leave of Absence - Filed on January 22, 2021
Notice of Leave of Absence - Filed on January 22, 2021
Standing Objection to Leaves of Absence - Filed on January 22, 2021
Order Denying Defendant's Second Motion for Bail / Motion for Reconsideration and Order Denying Defendant's Request(s) for Hearing - Signed on January 26, 2021 and Filed on January 26, 2021
2.3 State's Response to Defendant's Discovery Motion - Filed on January 27, 2021
Sua Sponte Order Regarding Video Testimony - Signed on January 28, 2021 and Filed on January 28, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Motion to Declare Unconstitutional the Indefinite Suspension of Criminal Jury Trial by Emergency Judicial Order - Filed on January 29, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Motion for Immunity From Prosecution Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 16-3-24.2 - Filed on January 29, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Brady Motions - Filed on January 29, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Motion to Compel Lawful Appointment of Another District Attorney Pro Tempore - Filed on January 29, 2021
1.14 State's Response to Defendants Notice of Intent to Introduce Evidence Pursuant to O.C.G.A §24-4-404 and Uniform Superior Court Rule 31.1 - Filed on January 29, 2021
1.15 State's Response to Defendants Motion to Reveal All Deals Made with State Witnesses - Filed on January 29, 2021
2.1 State's Response to Defendant's Motion to Exclude from Trial All Jail Calls - Filed on January 29, 2021
2.2 and 2.4 State's Response to Defendant's Brady Motion - Filed on January 29, 2021
4.2 State's Response to Defendants Motion to Adopt Co-Defendant's Objections and Arguments - Filed on January 29, 2021
4.3 State's Response to Defendants Motion in Limine to Limit Quantity and Content of "In Life" Photographs and to Restrict the Manner of Introduction - Filed on January 29, 2021
4.4 State's Response to Defendants Motion in Limine to Exclude the Use of the Word "Victim" - Filed on January 29, 2021
4.5 State's Response to Defendants Motion to Maintain the Safety and Decorum of the Courtroom - Filed on January 29, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 17-16-2- #05 - Filed on January 29, 2021
Notification to Attorney General - Signed February 1, 2021 and Filed on February 1, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 17-16-2- #06 - Filed on February 5, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Motion for Plea in Bar Based on Constitutional Speedy Trial Grounds - Filed on February 5, 2021
Notice of Appointment - Filed on February 5, 2021
Third Motion for Bail, Motion for Reconsideration of Order(s) Denying Bond and Denying a Second Bond Hearing - Filed on February 22, 2021
Second Motion to Strike Illegal Appointment(s) of District Attorney Pro Tempore - Filed on February 23, 2021
Conditional Abandonment, Waiver and Withdrawal of Specific Motions to Facilitate Speedy Trial - Filed on March 1, 2021
Defendant Bryan Election - Video Testimony - Filed on March 1, 2021
First Motion to Disqualify Prosecutor and For Other Relief - Filed on March 1, 2021
Motion to Compel Issuance of Juror Summonses and Set Date for Jury Selection - Filed on March 10, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's First Motion to Disquality Prosecutor - Filed on March 10, 2021
Motion to Facilitate Vaccination of Jurors, Counsel, Clients and Court Personnel - Filed on March 10, 2021
Motion to Enjoin Gilding the Lily - Filed on March 10, 2021
Notice of Hearing - Filed on March 15, 2021
Leave of Absence - Filed on March 15, 2021
Amended Notice of Hearing - Filed on March 18, 2021
Rule 22 - WSB TV Atlanta - Filed on March 23, 2021
Rule 22- Action News - Filed on April 6, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A §17-16-2- #07 - Filed on April 8, 2021
Entry of Appearance - Filed on April 9, 2021
Rule 22 - First Coast News - Filed on April 19, 2021
Rule 22 - WJXT News4Jax - Filed on April 21, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A §17-16-2- #08 - Filed on April 27, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A §17-16-2- #09 - Filed on April 30, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §17-16-2- #09 - Filed on May 3, 2021
Rule 22 - Court TV Media, LLC - Filed on May 3, 2021
Rule 22 - WTOC - Filed on May 4, 2021
Rule 22 - Top Neck Films - Filed on May 5, 2021
Abandonment, Waiver and Withdrawal - Immunity Motion - Filed on May 5, 2021
Trial Notice - Filed on May 7, 2021
Motion to Quash or Modify Subpoenas - Filed on May 10, 2021
Rule 22 - Law + Crime Trial Network - Filed on May 10, 2021
Rule 22 - CNN - Filed on May 10, 2021
Rule 22 - The Associated Press - Filed on May 10, 2021
Rule 22 - WGCL-TV (CBS 46 Atlanta) - Filed on May 11, 2021
Rule 22 - WXIA-TV - Filed on May 11, 2021
Rule 22 - WTGS-TV - Filed on May 11, 2021
Rule 22 - Georgia Public Broadcasting - Filed on May 11, 2021
Rule 22 - WTGS-TV - Filed on May 11, 2021
Motion to Quash Subpoena and Brief in Support Thereof - Filed on May 11, 2021
Rule 22 - Coastal Courier - Filed on May 11, 2021
Rule 22 - BNC News - Filed on May 11, 2021
Amended Omnibus Motion - Filed on May 11, 2021
Gateway Behavioral Health Services' Withdrawal of Motion to Quash - Filed on May 11, 2021
Subpoena for the Production of Evidence - Filed on May 12, 2021
Post-Hearing Memorandum - Plea in Bar - Speedy Trial - Filed on May 13, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A . §17-16-2-#10 - Filed on June 11, 2021
Order on Defendant Bryan's First Plea in Bar (Speedy Trial Demand) - Filed on June 15, 2021
Order on Defendant McMichaels' 4.2 Motion to Adopt Co-Defendants' Objections, Argument in Support of Co-Defendant's Objections, and Argument in Defending Against State's Objections - Filed on June 15, 2021
Order on Defendant William Roderick Bryan's Motion to Adopt Defendant McMichaels' 4.2 Motion to Adopt Co-Defendants' Objections -
Filed on June 15, 2021
2.3 State's Supplemental Response to Defendant's Discovery Motion - Filed on June 16, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 17-16-2- #11 - Filed on June 17, 2021
1.14.1 State's Supplemental Response to Defendants Notice of Intent to Introduce Evidence Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 24-4-404 and Uniform Superior Court Rule 31.1 - Filed on June 17, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §17-16-2- #12 - Filed on June 23, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §17-16-2- #13 - Filed on June 28, 2021
1.14.2 State's Response to Defendants Motion to Introduce Evidence of the Victim's Mental Health - Filed on June 29, 2021
4.50 State's Supplemental Demand for Discovery and Witness List; Request for a Scheduling Order - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.53 State's for Additional Time for the State's Closing Argument - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.54 Motion to Exclude Mention of, Reference to, or Argument Regarding District Attorney George Barnhill's Letter to Captain Tom Jump of the GCPD, Barnhill's Meeting with the GCPD about this Case, or Barnhill's Opinion of this Case - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.55 Motion to Exclude Mention of, Reference to, or Argument Regarding the Repeal of the Citizen's Arrest Law Following This Homicide - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.56 Motion to Prohibit Improper Argument By Counsel Regarding Quantifying the Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Standard of Proof - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.57 Motion to Admit the Video of the Incident Taken By Defendant William Bryan - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.58 Motion to Play the Video of the Incident Taken By Defendant William Bryan During the State's Opening Statement - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.59 State's Motion in Limine to Restrict Lay Opinion Evidence - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.60 State's Motion in Limine to Limit Cross-Examination to Questions that have a Good Faith Basis - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.61 State's Motion in Limine to Prevent Speculative Testimony - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.62 State's Motion in Limine to Prevent Argumentative Questioning From the Defense-Restricting Use of the Term "Carjacking or Hijacking" - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.63 State's Motion in Limine to Prevent Argumentative Questioning from the Defense-Restricting Use of the Terms "Burglary" or "Criminal Tresspass" - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.64 State's Motion in Limine to Pre-Charge the Jury on Additional Law - Filed on June 30, 2021
4.65 Motion to Allow Evidence of Greg McMichael's Personnel File and Post Suspensions for Impeachment Purposes - Filed on June 30, 2021
Notice of Pretrial and Scheduling Conference - Filed on July 1, 2021
4.51 State's Motion and Brief Regarding Bruton Issues - Filed on July 7, 2021
4.52 Motion to Prevent the Defense from Criticizing the State Regarding the State's Inability Under the Law to Play the Defendants' Statements of the Officers' Bodycam Videos - Filed on July 7, 2021
4.66 State's Motion in Limine to Exclude Argument and Testimony about General Neighborhood Feelings in Reference to Perceived Crime or That the Neighborhoods were on Edge Due to Crime - Filed on July 7, 2021
State's Request to Charge - Filed on July 7, 2021
Rule 22 - Filed on July 13, 2021
Rule 22 - WJCL 22 News - Filed on July 13, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A §17-16-2-#14 - Filed on July 16, 2021
Rule 22 - First Coast News - Filed on July 19, 2021
4.67 State's Motion in Limine to Exclude Argument and Testimony About Any Protests, Demonstrations or Threats Made to Anyone in the Aftermath of this Homicide - Filed on July 19, 2021
Rule 22 - WJXT-TV4 - Filed on July 19, 2021
Rule 22 - Action News Jax - Filed on July 19, 2021
Rule 22 - Court TV Media LLC - Filed on July 19, 2021
Rule 22 - Law & Crime Network - Filed on July 20, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 17-16-2- #15 - Filed on July 21, 2021
Rule 22 - AJC - Filed on July 22, 2021
Order on Motion to Intervene for Limited Purpose - Filed on July 22, 2021
Order Denying Access to Division of Family and Children Services Records - Filed on July 22, 2021
4.68 State's Motion in Limine to Exclude Defendant's "Use of Force" Experts - Filed on August 25, 2021
1.14.2.1 State's Response to Defendants Addendum Motion to Introduce Evidence of the Victim's Mental Health - Filed on August 26, 2021
Order on Defendants' Notice of Intent to Introduce 404(b) Evidence - Filed on August 30, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A §17-16-2- #16 - Filed on August 31, 2021
4.69 State's Motion for an Order Restricting Extrajudicial Statements - Filed on September 3, 2021
Rule 22 - First Coast News - Filed on September 7, 2021
1.17 State's Notice of Intent to Authenticate Records of Regularly Conducted Activity by Declaration Pursuant to OCGA 24-8-803(6) and OCGA 24-9-902(11) - Filed on September 8, 2021
Rule 22 - The Shade Room - Filed on September 21, 2021
Rule 22 - ABC News - Filed on September 21, 2021
Rule 22 - WTGS - Filed on September 22, 2021
Rule 22 - Action News Jax - Filed on September 22, 2021
Rule 22 - Crime Story Media - Filed on September 22, 2021
Rule 22 - NPR - Filed on September 22, 2021
Rule 22 - WSB ATL - Filed on September 22, 2021
Rule 22 - Law and Crime Network - Filed on September 23. 2021
Rule 22 - The Associated Press - Filed on September 23, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §17-16-2- #17 - Filed on September 24, 2021
Rule 22 - Reuters - Filed on September 27, 2021
Rule 22 - CNN - Filed on September 27, 2021
Rule 22 - USA Today - Filed on September 28, 2021
Order Governing Conduct In and Around the Glynn County Courthouse - Filed on September 29, 2021
Rule 22 - Court TV - Filed on September 30, 2021
Rule 22 - The Savannah Morning News - Filed on September 30, 2021
Rule 22 - Coastal News Service - Filed on October 1, 2021
Order on the Admission of the Victim's Mental Health Records - Filed on October 1, 2021
Rule 22 - WJCL - Filed on October 1, 2021
State's Supplemental Disclosure Certificate Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 17-16-2- #18 - Filed on October 1, 2021
4.69.1 State's Supplemental Motion and Response for an Order Restricting Extrajudicial Statements - Filed on October 1, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Motion in Limine: Vanity Plate - Filed on October 1, 2021
State's Response to Defendant's Motion in Limine: Duggan Bodycam Video - Filed on October 1, 2021
Rule 22 - The Associated Press - Filed on October 4, 2021
Rule 22 - NBC - Filed on October 4, 2021
Rule 22 - AJC - Filed on October 4, 2021
Brief By Media Intervenors in Opposition to 4.69 State's Motion for an Order Restricting Extrajudicial Statements - Filed on October 4, 2021
4.70 State's Motion in Limine as to THC - Filed on October 4, 2021
4.71 State's Motion in Limine Regarding Probation - Filed on October 4, 2021
Rule 22 - NPR - Filed on October 5, 2021
Rule 22 - New York Times - Filed on October 6, 2021
Rule 22 - WSB Radio - Filed on October 8, 2021
Rule 22 - WGCL TV - Filed on October 8, 2021
Order on Motion to Exclude All Jail Calls - Filed on October 8, 2021
Order Addressing Extra-Judicial Statements - Filed on October 11, 2021
Defendants McMichaels' Response to 4.70 State's Motion in Limine as to THC - Filed on October 11, 2021
Defendants McMichaels' Response to 4.71 State's Motion in Limine Regarding Ahmaud Arbery's Probation Status - Filed on October 11, 2021
Rule 22 - WXIA 11 Alive News - Filed on October 11, 2021
Motion to Quash or Modify Subpoenas - Filed on October 12, 2021
Rule 22 - WTOC - Filed on October 13, 2021
Rule 22 - Fox News - Filed on October 13, 2021
Rule 22 - WJXT-TV4 - Filed on October 13, 2021
Verified Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission - Filed on October 13, 2021
Verified Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission - Filed on October 13, 2021
Rule 22 - The Brunswick News - Filed on October 14, 2021
Notice of Appearance of Counsel - Filed on October 14, 2021
Motion by Media Intervenors to Ensure Access to Jury Selection - Filed on October 14, 2021
Emergency Motion to Intervene and to Vacate Order Addressing Extra-Judicial Statements and Brief in Support - Filed on October 14, 2021
Request for Emergency Oral Hearing - Filed on October 14, 2021
4.72 State's Brief on Character Witnesses and "Opening the Door" to Character Evidence - Filed on October 17, 2021
**These documents are copied from the official records but are not the official record**
Last Updated 10/19/2021