Clayton County State Court handles large arraignment calendar; multiple pleas accepted and some cases dismissed Judge Tammy Long Hayward ran a hybrid arraignment calendar in Courtroom 304 on Dec. 4, 2025, accepting negotiated pleas and first-offender pleas, issuing and recalling several bench warrants, and directing defendants to probation intake and payment procedures.

Judge Tammy Long Hayward navigated a bustling hybrid arraignment calendar, skillfully accepting pleas and managing cases while emphasizing the importance of communication for defendants.

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Commission discusses resentencing guidelines following Shiflet and Slaughter court cases Commission considers approval of errata for eighth edition sentencing guidelines for website posting.

Major changes in Pennsylvania's sentencing guidelines are on the horizon, shaped by two landmark court cases that could redefine how prior offenses are viewed in the judicial system.

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