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Judge J. Cedric Simpson Handles PCC Adjournments, Rules on Competency, Issues Bench Warrant

In this Michigan district court docket, J. Cedric Simpson presides over multiple probable cause conferences, competency determinations, adjournment requests, bench warrant issuance, and a detailed no-contest plea in an Operating While Intoxicated (High BAC) case. Key proceedings include: People v. Hubert Price — PCC Adjournment Defense counsel appears on behalf of the defendant and requests an adjournment due to outstanding discovery. The defendant was scheduled to appear via Zoom but could not be reached Judge Simpson grants the request Probable Cause Conference reset to January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM Bond continued People v. Joanna Reed — Competency Finding Following stipulation by both parties, the court reviews a competency evaluation report. Judge Simpson finds: The defendant competent to stand trial The defendant understands the nature of the proceedings and can rationally assist counsel The case is reset for PCC on January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM, with bond continued. People v. Connor Rice — Preliminary Examination Set Defense confirms discovery is complete and requests a preliminary examination. Judge Simpson: Sets in-person preliminary exam for January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM Orders bond continued People v. Montrez Root — PCC Adjournment The defendant appears in person after traveling from out of state. Defense advises potential retention of private counsel and requests additional time. Judge Simpson: Grants the adjournment Sets PCC for January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM Continues bond People v. Thomas Sharon — Failure to Appear The defendant fails to appear for court. Judge Simpson: Issues a bench warrant Sets bond at $10,000 cash or surety People v. Ashley Shepherd — Resolution Pending Counsel advises that a case resolution has been reached but not yet reduced to writing. The court: Adjourns the federal court conference Resets to January 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM Bond continued People v. Jordan Smith — Mental Health Recovery Court Defense requests time to complete an application for Mental Health Recovery Court as part of a pending resolution. Judge Simpson: Grants the adjournment Sets January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM Bond continued People v. Joseph King Smith — Negotiations Ongoing Defense requests additional time for discovery review and plea negotiations. The court: Sets PCC for January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM Bond continued People v. Taj Smith — Conflict Identified Defense identifies a conflict of interest within the public defender’s office and requests time for appointment of new counsel. Judge Simpson: Grants a two-week adjournment Sets PCC for January 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM Bond continued People v. Kimberly Stampley — No-Contest Plea (High BAC OWI & Related Charges) The defendant enters no-contest pleas to multiple misdemeanors: Operating While Intoxicated – High BAC (up to 180 days) Operating Without Security Fingerprint Refusal Attempted Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer Count 1 is dismissed pursuant to the agreement. Judge Simpson: Conducts a full plea colloquy Finds a sufficient factual basis Accepts the no-contest pleas Orders a Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) and screening assessment Sets sentencing for February 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM Bond continued with existing conditions Throughout the docket, Judge Simpson emphasizes orderly procedure, defendant rights, and the court’s responsibility to manage a high-volume criminal calendar efficiently and fairly. ⚖️ This video is presented for educational and documentary purposes only. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. #JudgeCedricSimpson #MichiganCourt #CourtroomFootage #ProbableCauseConference #CompetencyHearing #BenchWarrant #HighBACOWI #NoContestPlea #RealCourt