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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Ashley Riggins pleads guilty to unauthorized vehicle use facing 15 months in state jail Riggins pleads guilty to state jail felony and is scheduled for sentencing on August 25.

Judge Raquel West's recent meeting unveiled critical procedural changes and a significant guilty plea from Ashley Riggins, who faces a 15-month sentence for unauthorized vehicle use.

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Judge Middlebrooks Sets $100 Fine and Offers 60 Days for Payment Judge Middlebrooks fines $100 with 60 days allowed for payment options.

Judge Middlebrooks faces a $100 fine but is granted flexibility with a 60-day payment option—what does this mean for others in similar situations?

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Texas licensing board reports 80% rise in complaints and pending applications Texas licensing board tracks significant rise in complaints and backlog of applications.

Texas courts are facing an alarming 80% surge in complaints, raising urgent questions about the roles of court reporters and process servers.

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