Incarcerated Fiancs Legal Proceedings

Summary

The users fiancé, diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar manic, and depression, is incarcerated in Arizona for assault on an officer, resisting arrest, and criminal damage. The fiancé was accepted into a health and wellness program at Mohave Mental Health and was also put on probation. The user is struggling to communicate with the fiancés attorney and is seeking advice on how to expedite the court proceedings, understand the probation terms, and get information about the fiancés mental health treatment plan. The user is also expecting a baby and is concerned about the financial implications of the fiancés incarceration.

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my fiancé is incarcerated he has mental illness’ was accepted into a health and wellness program and also probation his attorney said he’d be released on his next hearing and the judge not only passed the case to another judge but gave it a 60 day recess
What state is your fiancé's case being handled in? This will help me provide more accurate information.
Arizona
What is the specific charge against your fiancé? This will help me provide more accurate information about potential legal options in Arizona.
assault on an officer, resisting arrest and criminal damage
What is the name of the court handling your fiancé's case? This will help me provide more accurate information about the court procedures in Arizona.
kingman superior court
What is the current status of your fiancé's health and wellness program and probation?

Kingman Superior Court, Arizona:
- Address: * E Spring St, Kingman, AZ *, USA
- Phone: +* *-*-*
He signed papers that had accepted him into the program
What is the name of the health and wellness program your fiancé has been accepted into? This will help me provide more accurate information about the program's potential impact on his case.
mohave mental health
What is the role of Mohave Mental Health in your fiancé's case?

Mohave Mental Health Clinic, Arizona:
- Address: * Western Ave, Kingman, AZ *, USA
- Phone: +* *-*-*
Mohave mental health in lake havasu
What kind of support or treatment is your fiancé expected to receive from Mohave Mental Health?
I’m not sure it’s an out patient program that is supposed to take a year to finish and after completion the charges get dropped
What is the name of the outpatient program your fiancé is enrolled in at Mohave Mental Health?
I was only told health and wellness
What is the name of your fiancé's attorney? This will help me provide more accurate information about the legal representation in his case.
jon Gellenwater
What is the current status of your fiancé's probation?
I’m not sure I have the probation officers number and name I’ll look it up
What is the name and contact information of your fiancé's probation officer? This will help me provide more accurate information about his probation status.
stephenie carol ext * (*) *-*
What is the exact date of the next hearing?
sep * *
What is the nature of the assault on the officer, resisting arrest, and criminal damage charges against your fiancé?
He was not mentally stable at the time of the incident doesn’t remember what happened at all. I was there
What actions did your fiancé take during the incident that led to these charges?
He was left by his family in a truck the whole day because the night before he had been drinking when I got to him he was wanting to go to the hospital but didn’t know where he was at he started to act like he was sleep walking almost and proceeded to tear mailboxes down and light fixtures from the neighbors around us I didn’t know what to do so I left I printed the police report and it states he resisted arrest and his leg hit the officers thigh causing the assault on an officer during the arrest
What is the name of the judge who passed the case to another judge and gave it a 60 day recess?
Derek Carlisle
What is the name of the judge who will be handling the case after Judge Derek Carlisle?
I am not sure
What is the name of the health and wellness program your fiancé has been accepted into at Mohave Mental Health?
I am not sure
I don’t know the name of the program
What is the current status of your fiancé's case?
open
i don’t know the status of his case how would I find that oht
You can check the status of his case online through the Arizona Judicial Branch's Public Access to Court Case Information system.
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What is the case number of your fiancé's case? This will help you to check the status of his case online through the Arizona Judicial Branch's Public Access to Court Case Information system.
S-*-CR-*
Case number S-*-CR-*
What is the current mental health condition of your fiancé?
schizophrenic manic bipolar depression
What steps have been taken to ensure your fiancé's mental health condition is being considered in his legal proceedings?
I do not know what steps to take going forward
I do not know how to make his mental health be considered in his legal proceedings
Has your fiancé's attorney presented his mental health condition to the court as part of his defense?
i believe so
What is the name of the new judge handling your fiancé's case?
Rick Williams
What is the contact information of your fiancé's attorney, Jon Gellenwater?
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What is the current status of your fiancé's mental health treatment at Mohave Mental Health?
mohave mental health will not give me any information regarding him at this time
What is the reason Mohave Mental Health is not providing you with information about your fiancé's treatment?
I am not on the release papers for them they wouldn’t tell me who was
Who is listed on the release papers to receive information about your fiancé's treatment from Mohave Mental Health?
I don’t know who is on the release papers for Mohave mental health they wouldn’t give me that information
Have you considered seeking a court order to gain access to your fiancé's medical records from Mohave Mental Health? This might help you understand his treatment plan better.
No I didn’t know that was an option how would I go about getting a court order
To obtain a court order, you would need to file a petition in court explaining why you need access to these records. It's advisable to consult with a lawyer for this process.
okay
What is the nature of your relationship with your fiancé? Are you his legal guardian or do you have power of attorney? This could impact your ability to access his medical records.
he released me to be informed of anything involving the case
What is the name of the document or form that your fiancé signed to release you to be informed about his case?
I am not sure I can ask him when he calls
That would be helpful. Also, have you considered seeking legal advice to understand how his mental health condition can be effectively presented in court?
how would I do that
You can consult with a lawyer who specializes in criminal defense and mental health law. They can guide you on how to present his mental health condition effectively in court.
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What is the current status of your fiancé's probation?
i only know he signed papers for it and he was accepted
What are the terms of his probation?
I don’t know the terms
What is the duration of his probation?
i don’t know the details on his probation I haven’t seen the paperwork for it
Can you request your fiancé or his attorney to share the probation details with you? It's important to understand the terms to ensure compliance and avoid potential legal issues.
His attorney is impossible to get a hold of. I have left numerous messages
Have you tried contacting your fiancé's probation officer, Stephenie Carol, for more information about his probation terms?
I have left her messages as well, I can try her again
What is the specific mental health treatment plan for your fiancé as part of the health and wellness program at Mohave Mental Health?
counseling and medication I believe
What type of medication is your fiancé prescribed as part of his treatment plan at Mohave Mental Health?
They have him on sara
What is the full name of the medication "Sara"? It's important to know the exact medication for better understanding of his treatment plan.
they have him on Seroquel right now
What is the dosage and frequency of the Seroquel medication your fiancé is currently taking?
he takes one at night before bed I’m not sure the milligrams
What is the purpose of the Seroquel medication in your fiancé's treatment plan?
it’s for the schizophrenia
What are the side effects, if any, that your fiancé is experiencing from taking Seroquel?
speech impediments
Has your fiancé's attorney been informed about the speech impediments side effect of the Seroquel medication?
yes, I believe he talk to someone and he’s supposed to be getting something that helps with the speech
What is the name of the medication that is supposed to help with your fiancé's speech impediments?
I’m not sure at this time, the name of the medication or if he’s even been prescribed it as of now
Has your fiancé's attorney taken any steps to ensure that his mental health condition and the side effects of his medication are taken into consideration during his court proceedings?
his attorney doesn’t communicate with anyone about his case
What steps have you taken to address the lack of communication from your fiancé's attorney?
I loved Voice Mail every day for two weeks. Didn’t get a response. He have left a kite everyday as well with no response we don’t know what other actions to tale
Have you considered filing a complaint against your fiancé's attorney for lack of communication? In Arizona, you can file a complaint with the State Bar of Arizona.
no, I didn’t know you can do that
You can file a complaint with the State Bar of Arizona if you're unsatisfied with your attorney's services. Would you like the contact details?
yes, please
State Bar of Arizona:
- Address: * N 24th St #*, Phoenix, AZ *, USA
- Phone: +* *-*-*
- Website: www.azbar.org
thank you
You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Is there a way to find funding for bail
What is the bail amount set for your fiancé's case? In Arizona, bail assistance programs and bail bond companies can provide financial help. However, eligibility depends on various factors.
*,* cash only
What is the reason given by the court for setting a cash-only bail for your fiancé's case?
He didn’t show up for court in a previous case
What was the reason for your fiancé missing his previous court appearance?
work
Has your fiancé's attorney tried to negotiate a lower bail amount or a different form of bail given his mental health condition?
no he hasn’t
Has your fiancé's attorney been informed about his inability to pay the bail amount?
No he hasn’t
How would I tell his attorney about our inability to pay the bail amount
You can write a formal letter or email to the attorney explaining your financial situation and inability to pay the bail amount. It's important to provide as much detail as possible.
Can you give examples of the details I could use in requesting the bail reduction
Sure, here are some details you could include in your request for bail reduction:

- Your fiancé's mental health condition and treatment plan
- His compliance with the health and wellness program
- His employment status and financial situation
- His ties to the community, such as family and residence
- Any previous record of court appearances.
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Has your fiancé's attorney tried to appeal the judge's decision to pass the case to another judge and give it a 60 day recess?

General Information:
- In Arizona, an attorney can file a motion to reconsider a judge's decision.
- Kingman Superior Court, Arizona:
- Address: * E Spring St, Kingman, AZ *, USA
- Phone: +* *-*-*
- Mohave Mental Health Clinic, Arizona:
- Address: * Western Ave, Kingman, AZ *, USA
- Phone: +* *-*-*
no can I have further details? On moving forward with that idea.
What is the reason given by the judge for passing the case to another judge and giving it a 60 day recess?

General Information:
- In Arizona, an attorney can file a motion to reconsider a judge's decision.
- Kingman Superior Court, Arizona:
- Address: * E Spring St, Kingman, AZ *, USA
- Phone: +* *-*-*
I am not sure the reason he gave for passing the case in the 60 day recess
What was the last update you received from your fiancé's attorney regarding the case?
I have not spoken to the attorney at all he, however my fiancé before court that he be getting out that day
What was the outcome of the court hearing? Did your fiancé get released as expected?
no, we didn’t get released that day
What was the reason given by the court for not releasing your fiancé?
There wasn’t a reason that I know of
What was the last communication you had with the court or your fiancé's attorney regarding his release?
I have had no communication with the attorney
What is the reason for the lack of communication from your fiancé's attorney?
I am not sure I’ve left multiple messages for him to call me since April
What is the name of the judge who is currently handling your fiancé's case?
I believe it’s Rick Williams
What is the contact information for Judge Rick Williams?
I’m just gaining the information from you now and I haven’t proceeded with anything till I get as much information as possible
What specific information are you looking for to proceed with your case?
you said I could file a motion to the court about the next hearing I lost the information on how to proceed with that
What is the location of your court? This will help me provide the correct contact details and specific rules for filing a motion in your jurisdiction.
Kingman Superior Court
To file a motion at Kingman Superior Court:

- Draft your motion
- File it with the court clerk
- Serve it to the other party

Kingman Superior Court: * E Spring St, Kingman, AZ *, USA. Phone: +* *-*-*.
do I have to do this in person?
Yes, you generally need to file the motion in person. However, due to COVID-*, some courts may allow online submissions. Please contact Kingman Superior Court for specific procedures.
Do you know the cost of filing this kind of motion?
The cost of filing a motion can vary. It's best to contact Kingman Superior Court at +* *-*-* for the most accurate information.
Could I file it since he is incarcerated?
Yes, you can file a motion on behalf of someone else, including an incarcerated individual. However, you may need their consent or a power of attorney.
How would I get his power of attorney?
To obtain power of attorney, you would need to:

- Have the individual grant it to you in a written, notarized document
- The document should specify the powers granted and duration.
how do you get something to be notarized in jail?
To get a document notarized in jail:

- The inmate must request for a notary from the jail administration.
- The notary will verify the inmate's identity and witness the signing.
- The document is then notarized.
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Do you need any more information or assistance with this process?
I don’t think so
That's great to hear, ****! If you have any more questions in the future or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. Good luck with your case!
to file a motion do they have said papers for this or do I need to hand write my request
Most courts have pre-printed forms for common motions. If not, you may need to draft your own. Please contact Kingman Superior Court at +* *-*-* for specific information.
The number I got for free legal advice keeps hanging up on me.. How do I get the correct papers for filing a motion to get the court date moved up
What is the location of your court case? This will help me provide the correct information about the process and the necessary forms.
kingman Superior Court, Arizona
What is the reason you want to move the court date up?

For Kingman Superior Court, Arizona, you can contact them at (*) *-* for specific forms and procedures.
We are expecting a baby
Congratulations on the baby! Are you seeking to move the court date due to the expected delivery date?
Due to financial help for the baby’s arrival
What is the current date of your court hearing?

For Kingman Superior Court, Arizona, you can contact them at (*) *-* for specific forms and procedures.
September *
What is the new date you are hoping to reschedule your court hearing to?

For Kingman Superior Court, Arizona, you can contact them at (*) *-* for specific forms and procedures.
Sometime in the month of August
What type of case is currently scheduled for the court hearing?
Criminal
What is the nature of the criminal case? This will help me provide more specific information.
Resisting arrest assault, an officer and criminal damage. Defendant has mental illness, was not aware of his actions at the time of this incident.
What is the defendant's current mental health status and are they receiving any treatment?
Schizophrenia, bipolar manic, depression
Is the defendant currently under the care of a mental health professional who can provide a statement about their condition at the time of the incident?
he was not under professional mental health defendant had relapsed and was getting help for substance abuse
What is the current status of the defendant's substance abuse treatment?
He was accepted into a program for health and wellness through Mohave mental health in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, with completion of this program along with probation charges would be dropped his attorney insured him he’d be getting out his prior court date July * however, that did not happen. His judge gave a 60 day recess and passed his case to a different judge named Judge, Rick Williams no further information why the court date was moved so far ahead or why did Judge past the case
What is the current status of the defendant's health and wellness program at Mohave Mental Health?
Mohave mental health will not give me any information the defendant had put me down for power of attorney however, the mental health will not give me information
Did the defendant sign a HIPAA release form allowing Mohave Mental Health to share his medical information with you?
At the beginning, he signed papers for information to be released about the case to me. I’m not sure if it was hippa or not. Is there a difference? How would I go to get the hippa paper sign from him as he’s incarcerated
What is the name of the facility where he is currently incarcerated? This will help me provide you with the correct procedure to obtain a HIPAA release form.
mohave county jail
What is the current status of the defendant's case with Judge Rick Williams?
I am not sure on how to get the information to know the status of the case
Have you tried contacting the court clerk at Kingman Superior Court, Arizona, to inquire about the case status? They can be reached at (*) *-*.
I have not
Have you considered hiring a lawyer to help navigate this process and ensure all necessary paperwork is filed correctly?
I do not of money for a lawyer
Have you considered seeking help from a legal aid organization? They often provide free or low-cost legal services to those who can't afford a lawyer.
I have had no luck finding a legal aid organization
What specific issues are you encountering while searching for a legal aid organization?
I get scam calls after reaching out to legal aid. I was beginning to think there’s any availability for free lawyers, willing to help with this case
What type of scam calls are you receiving? It's important to report these to the Federal Trade Commission. For free legal aid in Arizona, you can contact Community Legal Services at (*) *-*.
I receive numerous calls for voting some don’t even say anything they just call
What is the nature of these voting calls? Are they asking for personal information or trying to influence your vote in any way?
I hang up right away, usually
That's a good practice. Have you registered your number on the National Do Not Call Registry to avoid such calls?
No, I haven’t
You can register your number on the National Do Not Call Registry to avoid unwanted calls. Visit www.donotcall.gov to register.
OK what kind of legal aid should I look into the specifies in mental health?
What is the specific mental health-related legal issue you need assistance with? For mental health law, you might consider organizations like the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law or Mental Health America.
During the incident defendant was in a manic stage and should’ve been brought to a The hospital for valuation instead of Jail
What evidence do you have to support the claim that the defendant was in a manic stage during the incident?
He is a diagnosed schizophrenic
What documentation or medical records do you have to support his diagnosis of schizophrenia?
I do not have documentation of it however, I do know the whereabouts of his first diagnosis of the disease currently in the Jail he’s at they have him on prescriptions for the disease the prescription being Seroquel once a day at night before bed
What is the name of the doctor who diagnosed him and prescribed the Seroquel?
I do not know the doctors name, but it was a detention center in Anaheim, California
Can you provide more details about the incident that led to the charges? This will help in understanding the context and potential defenses.
Defendant was dehydrated from being left passed out all day in a truck due to drinking the night before when he had awoken his family call me to take him to the hospital he however didn’t know where he was who is was I couldn’t talk to him he couldn’t see me or hear me he proceeded to throw mailboxes and light fixtures from the neighbors yards who called the police, and he fought with the police resisting arrest his knee hurt the officers thigh when trying to take him down there for causing assault an officer
What is the current status of the defendant's charges for resisting arrest, assault on an officer, and criminal damage?
On going
What is the name of the defendant's attorney who assured him that the charges would be dropped upon completion of the health and wellness program?
John gellenwater of Kingman, Arizona
What has been the communication with John Gellenwater regarding the current status of the case?
I cannot get a hold of his attorney. He cannot get a hold of his attorney is attorney does not get a hold of him unless it’s one day prior to a court hearing.
What steps have you taken to try and contact John Gellenwater?
I called his attorney every day for two weeks straight. Defendant wrote a kite to get in touch with his attorney as well for days. We have had no luck getting in touch there for I’m trying to see what I can do to get him home before our baby is due so we can have a home ready for her
What is the expected due date of your baby?
December *
What is the current status of the defendant's probation?
He signed papers for probation. I do not know what was said on those papers.
What is the name of the probation officer assigned to the defendant's case?
Stephanie Carol
What is the nature of the defendant's probation terms as per the papers he signed?
completion of a year and a half probation that is all I know about the probation paperwork. I did ask him today for a copy of the papers he has signed while being incarcerated
What is the specific probation condition that your fiancé is supposed to fulfill as per the paperwork he signed?
I am not sure I have not read them. I’m not sure that he fully read them either. I asked him to get a copy and read it to me. I do not know if that’s possible.
What is the name of the probation department or agency that Stephanie Carol is associated with?
I am assuming Mohave probation
What is the specific issue or question you have regarding the Mohave probation?
Why he didn’t get out on probation like his attorney said the day before
What was the exact statement made by the attorney regarding his release on probation?
Once accepted into the program, he would be released that day
What is the name of the program he was accepted into?
Health and wellness Mohave mental health, lake Havasu city Arizona
What is the current status of the defendant's enrollment in the Health and Wellness program at Mohave Mental Health in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
The defendant stated he signed papers of his acceptance into the program three days prior to his last court date
What is the nature of the Health and Wellness program at Mohave Mental Health and how does it relate to the defendant's probation terms?
He is schizophrenic
What specific treatment or activities does the Health and Wellness program at Mohave Mental Health involve for managing schizophrenia?
Counseling and medication I am not sure what else do you know it’s an outpatient program
What is the duration of the Health and Wellness program at Mohave Mental Health?

In general, outpatient programs for mental health conditions like schizophrenia often include individual therapy, group therapy, medication management, and psychoeducation.
One year
What is the expected outcome or goal of the Health and Wellness program at Mohave Mental Health for the defendant?
Proper medication and treatment for his disease
What is the current status of the defendant's treatment and medication under the Health and Wellness program at Mohave Mental Health?
Mohave mental health will not release information to me
What steps have you taken to get the information from Mohave Mental Health?
he signed papers for me to be his power of attorney I did not know about additional HIPPAA paperwork having to be filled out as well. Could he request those papers in Mohave county, Jail
Yes, he can request the HIPAA release form from the jail's medical unit. He needs to fill it out and specify that you are authorized to receive his medical information.
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What is the current status of the defendant's case with Judge Rick Williams?
I am not sure how would I looked it up?
You can check the status of the case by contacting the clerk's office at Kingman Superior Court, Arizona at (*) *-*. They should be able to provide you with the latest updates.
How would I file a motion with the court to move up the court date?
To file a motion to advance a court date, you would need to draft a motion detailing your reasons and submit it to the court. It's advisable to consult with a legal professional for assistance.
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What is the name of the judge currently handling your case?
The first judge was Derek Carlisle, who gave the case to Rick Williams both of Kingman, Arizona
What is the reason for the change of judges from Derek Carlisle to Rick Williams?
No one has given any reason for this transfer
What is the current status of your communication with Judge Rick Williams regarding the case transfer?
I have had no communication with this Judge
What steps have you taken to communicate with Judge Rick Williams regarding your case?
I’ve tried to contact the attorney I however, did not know I could contact the judge without an attorney
What is the nature of your communication with the attorney? Have you discussed the change of judges and the rescheduling of the court date?
The tourney does not communicate with the defendant or the defendants family. After numerous calls, I received nothing.
What is the name of the attorney who is not communicating with you or the defendant?
John gellenwater
What specific actions have you taken to reach out to attorney John Gellenwater?
Numerous voicemails to the office that he works at
What was the response from John Gellenwater's office to your voicemails?
None
What is the name of the office where John Gellenwater works?
It’s a law firm for public defenders in Kingman, Arizona I believe it’s the only one
What is the name of the law firm where John Gellenwater works?
Mohave county legal defenders office
What is the specific issue you are facing with the Mohave County Legal Defenders Office?
I cannot get a hold of the attorney
What is the nature of your case that John Gellenwater is supposed to be handling?
John GELLENWATER said the defendant would be out on his last court day and wasn’t released any information on why I need information on what papers were signed for his release a couple days prior to the court date
What is the exact nature of the papers that the defendant signed for his release?
Mental health wellness program and probation as well
What is the specific condition or requirement mentioned in the papers related to the mental health wellness program and probation?
I don’t know they will not release thos papers to me
Have you tried requesting these documents directly from the court or the attorney's office? They should be able to provide you with copies of any signed documents.
I have however, I didn’t have money to pay for them
What is the fee they are asking for these documents? In general, courts may charge a nominal fee for copying and certifying documents.
I’m not sure I didn’t have any money so I didn’t proceed further
What is the exact amount they are asking for these documents?
It’s couldn’t be more than five dollars however, I don’t have a credit card in the court is in a different town, and I don’t have access to getting to either
What is the name of the town where the court is located?
Kingman Arizona
What is the specific legal issue you need help with at this moment?