Fortification Coats File 5

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
Case: 25CI1:18-cr-00074-JAW OF THE #:FIRST

Document 38 JUDICIAL
Filed: DISTRICT
12/06/2018 Page 1 of 8
OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
vs. CAUSE NUMBER 18-0-074-01 JAW
NICHOLAS COATS
A/K/A: SSNO: XXX-XX-6661
B/M DOB: 6/28/96
ORDER
THIS DAY into open court came the District Attorney for the Seventh Circuit Court District of Mississippi, and came also the Defendant in
his own proper person and represented by counsel, having been duly arraigned upon the charge in the indictment at a former day or term of
this Court and duly entered a plea of Not Guilty thereto .
Now comes the Defendant in his own proper person, represented by counsel, and withdraws the plea of Not Guilty to the charge heretofore
entered, and enters a plea of Guilty to the charge of 2ND DEGREE - MURDER 9 7-3-2 the Court having first
duly advised the Defendant of all of the Defendant's legal and constitutional rights on the premises, and the Defendant having freely,
voluntarily and intelligently waived said rights in the premises; the Court having further advised the Defendant of the consequences of such a
plea of guilty, and thereafter the Defendant upon direct questioning having admitted that he is guilty of the crime to which he has pleaded guilty;
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Defendant, -=N:..::I=-C=H:..::Oo.:L=A=-==S=--C=Oo::.A.:. T=..=S_______________
2ND DEGREE - MURDER 9 7-3 -2
for such his crime of to which he has freely and voluntarily entered a plea of
4 0 YEARS
guilty, be and he is hereby sentenced to serve a term of in the custody of the
Mississippi Department of Corrections
10 YEARS SUSPENDED
5 YEARS SUPERVISED PROBATION
and further; 30 YEARS TO SERVE,

5 YEARS SUPERVISED PROBATION; CHARGES REDUCED TO 2ND DEGREE
MURDER; COURT FINDS IT IS A VIOLENT CRIME PER 97-3-2 AND
SUBJECT TO 47-7-3 (1) (G) (I) OF MISS . CODE
Any probation time is pursuant to Mississippi Code Section 47-7-35 (1972) , as amended, upon release from confinement.
Any suspended time not under probation contained in this order is suspended for a period of at least 5 years, conditioned upon
defendant's good behavior and the provisions of Mississippi Code Section 47-7-35 (1972) except reporting requirements,
and is subject to revocation for that period .
Unless otherwise specified herein, this sentence is to run consecutive to any other sentences imposed upon this defendant by any Court;
and to pay all costs of Court, assessments, and taxes, except as relieved by law for indigents.
The Court further finds that the defendant in this cause shall compensate Hinds County in the amount of $ . 00 for expenses
of appointed counsel.
The defendant ---=i:.;s~-- indigent.
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, this the 6TH day of DECEMBER 2018
DAMON STEVENSON , Attorney for Defendant
, Assistant District Attorney
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

NICHOLAS COATS
B/M DOB: 6/28/96
ORDER TO REMAND TO FILES
This day into open court carne the District Attorney who prosecutes
for the State of Mississippi and moves the Court to enter a Remand
in the above styled and numbered cause, and the Court, being fully
advised in the premises, is of the opinion that said Motion should be
sustained, based upon the following, to-wit:
CASE REMANDED AS PART OF THE PLEA AGREEMENT ENTERED IN

CAUSE #18-0-074-01.
IT IS, THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, that a Remand be and the
same is hereby entered in this cause.
JEFF
, Asst. District Attorney

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

NICHOLAS COATS
B/M DOB : 6/28/96
ORDER TO REMAND TO FILES
This day into open court came the District Attorney who prosecutes
for the State of Mississippi and moves the Court to enter a Remand
in the above styled and numbered cause, and the Court, being fully
advised in the premises, is of the opinion that said Motion should be
sustained, based upon the following, to-wit:

CASE REMANDED AS PART OF THE PLEA AGREEMENT
ENTERED IN CAUSE #18-0-074-01.
IT IS, THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, that a Remand be and the
same is hereby entered in this cause.
, Asst. District Attorney

NICHOLAS COATS B/M DOB: 6/28/96 SSNO: XXX-XX-6661
A/K/A:
PROBATION ORDER
Into open Court came the District Attorney who prosecutes for the State of Mississippi and also came
~N~I~C::.;H~O:.=L:::A~S~~C~O"'A""-=T'-"S"-----------------'in his own proper person and represented by counsel ,
~D""AM"-=.!.:0""-"'N'---'S"'-"T,_,E:::.V..:..:E,.,N=S'-"O""N'-'------------- and was lawfully arraigned upon indictment lawfully returned by the Grand
Jury of the FIRST Judicial District of Hinds County, said State, charging the said defendant with the crime of
CAP I TAL MURDER 9 7-3 -19 Being duly advised of all his legal and constitutional rights in the premises
and being further advised of the consequences of such a plea the defendant did this date enter his plea of guilty to
2ND DEGREE - MURDER 97-3-2
Therefore, for said offense and on said plea of guilty it is by the Court ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the said
NICHOLAS COATS be and is hereby sentenced to serve a term of
4 0 YEARS in an institution under the control and supervision of the Mississippi
Department of Corrections, and he is remanded into the custody of the Sheriff to await transportation .
The court hereby suspends 1 0 YEARS thereof for a

period of five years conditioned upon good behavior. The defendant is further placed under the supervision of the Mi 8 8 i 8 8 ipp i
Department of Corrections for a period of 5 YEARS or until
the Court shall alter, extend, terminate or direct the enforcement of the above sentence, and the suspension of said sentence is based upon the
following conditions:
a. Defendant shall hereafter commit no offense against the laws of this or any state of the United States, or the United States;
b. Avoid injurious or vicious habits;
c. Avoid persons or places of disreputable or harmful character;
d. Report to the Department of Corrections, as directed by it;
e. Permit the Field Officer to visit him at home, or elsewhere;
f. Work faithfully at suitable employment so far as possible;
g. Remain within a specified area to wit: Hinds and surrounding counties; unless authorized to leave on proper application therefor;
h. Support his dependents;
i. That I do hereby waive extradition to the State of MISSISSIPPI from any jurisdiction in or outside the United States where I may be
found and also agree that I will not contest any effort by any jurisd iction to return me to the State of MISSISSIPPI.
j. Shall pay to the Department of Corrections the sum of $20.00 per month by "certified check" or "money order", until discharged
from supervision, per Mississippi Code Section 47-7-49 Annotated .
k. Submit, as provided in Section 1 of House Bill 354, 1983 Regular Session, to any type of breath, saliva or urine chemical analysis
test, the purpose of which is to detect the possible presence of alcohol or a substance prohibited or controlled by any law of the State
of Mississippi or the United States, and shall pay a $10.00 fee for each positive urine analysis.
I. Attend and complete any special programs or counseling as directed by the Court or your Probation Officer, and pay any fees as
required for services.
m. And , further, that he/she : SERVE 3 0 YEARS
SUBJECT TO 47-7-3(1) (G) (I) OF MISS. CODE
2018
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COUNTY OF HINDS
I, Zack Wallace, Clerk of the Circuit Court, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy entered and recorded in
Minute B o o k - - - - - - Page _ _ _ _ _ _ of the Circuit Court of said County in the above styled and numbered cause.
This the _ _ _ _ day of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - -
Zck Wallace, Hinds County Circuit Clerk
A copy of this has been delivered to Probationer, who has been instructed regarding same .
This the _ _ _ _ day of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - -
FIELD OFFICER
I accept the above probation in accordance with the terms thereof.
PROBATIONER
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Case: 25CI1:18-cr-00074-JAW STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Document #: 38 Filed: 12/06/2018 Page 6 of 8
PRISONER COMMITMENT NOTICE
COUNTY OF HINDS FIRST DISTRICT CAUSE NO. 18-0-074-01 JAW
TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
You are hereby notified that at the NOVMEBER term 2 0 18 of the Circuit Court, Judge -'J"'-E""-"-F-=-F~W~E::..I=..==L..=L!....--_ _ _ _ __
presiding, the following named person plead gu1lty. was conv1cted and sentenced to a term in the state pen1tent1ary
1. PRISONER'S NAME NICHOLAS COATS ARREST# 17-134070 JPD

ALIAS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP--------
ALIEN /IMMIGRATION N O - - - - - - -
SS# XXX-XX-6661 DOB 6-28-96 RACE__lL SEX.l:L_ PLACE OF BIRTH _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
LASTKNOWNRESIDENCE 218 WESLEY AVE FBI N O - - - - - - -
JACKSON MS
11. CRIME 2ND DEGREE - MURDER 9 7-3-2

DESCRIPTION OF CRIME : See Attach ed Indictment
SUBJECT TO 47-7-3 (1) (G) (I) OF MISS. CODE
Ill. DATEOFSENTENCE 12-06-18 LENGTHOFSENTENC E ~4~0~Y~E=A~R=S~--------------

SUSPENDED 10 YEARS
TO SERVE 3 0 YEARS
PROBATION 5 YEARS
CONCURRENT TO _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___
CONSECUTIVE T O : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
HABITUAL N /A REVOCATION ___N=.L_/_._A~------- RID___ SHOCK _N_
ALCOHOL!DRUG TREATMENT ___lL
IV. FINE$_ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____,_. 0lfuURT COSTS$ _ _ _..:..·~0~0- RESTITUTION $-------'·:.,;0~0_ _ INDIGENT 3._
CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT:
V. DISPOSITI ON DATE 12-06-18 DISPOSITION TYPE PLDG -=-P.:::L:.:E::.A.:::D"--G""U.:::..:Ic.::L'-"T'-'Y.___ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

RELEASED ON BOND TO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
----------------TO---------------
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CONFINED IN JAIL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ TO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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PRESENTLY HOUSED IN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J A I L
l~ ;l!)Ji/i;J ZACK WALLACE, CIRCUIT CLERK
12-06-18
DATE
** PLEASE COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE JUDGMENT,

INDICTMENT, APPEAL, BOND, OR WAIVER **
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COUNTY OF HINDS FIRST DISTRICT CAUSE NO . 18-0-074-02 JAW
You are hereby notified that at the NOVEMBER term 2018 of the Circuit Court, Judgeli"-'Eo:..:..F-=.F___,W_,_,E>=-=I..=L!:L"---------
presiding , the following named p e r s o n - - - - - - - - and sentenced to a term in the state penitentiar
1. PRISONER ' S NAME NICHOLAS COATS ARREST# 17-13 4 070 JPD

ALIAS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
COUNTRY OF CITIZ E N S H I P - - - - - - - - -
SS# XXX-XX-6661 DOB 6-28-96 RACE_fL SEX_li_ PLACE OF BIRTH _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
LASTKNOWNRESIDENCE 218 WESLEY AVE FBI NO----~---
JACKSON MS
11. CRIME ATT ARMED ROBBERY 97-3-79

DESCRIPTION OF CRIME: See Attached Indictment
Il l. DATEOFSENTENCE 12-06-18 LENGTH OF SENTENCE ___________________________________

SUSPENDED ______________________________
TO SERVE _________________________________
PROBATION-------------------------------------
CONCURRENT TO ___________________________________________________________
CONSECUTIVETO~-------------------~-------------------------------------------
HABITUAL N /A REVOCATION ----~Nw:/..:A..:._______________ RID__ SHOCK _ _
ALCOHOL/DRUG TREATMENT _ _
IV. FINE$_ _ _ _ _ _ _,_.0~0- COURT COSTS$_____,_.0~0- RESTITUTION $_ _ _ _ _.:._;0~0__ INDIGENT _ _

V. DISPOSITION DATE 12-06-18 DISPOSITION TYPE RMDF --R~E~MAN~:.:!.D~E~D~---------------------

RELEASED ON BOND TO--------------------------
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CONFINED IN J A I L - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PRESENTLY HOUSED IN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J A I L
ZACK WALLACE, CIRCUIT CLERK
12-06-18
DATE
**PLEASE COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE JUDGMENT,

INDICTMENT, APPEAL, BOND, OR WAIVER**
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COUNTY OF HINDS FIRST DISTRICT CAUS E NO. 18-0-074-03 JAW
You are hereby notified that at the NOVEMBER term 2 018 of the Circuit Court, J udge<J:~E:!.=..F.=..F---!.W!.:E:.,I::.,L!:!.±:!L_ _ _ _ _ __
presiding , the following named p e r s o n - - - - - - - - and sentenced to a term in the sta t e penHent 1ar
1. PRISONER'S NAME NICHOLAS COATS ARREST# 17-134070 JPD

ALIAS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP _ _ _ _ _ _ __
SS# XXX-XX - 6661 DOB 6-28-96 RACE_lL SEX~ PLACEOFBIRTH _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE 218 WESLEY AVE FBI N O - - - - - - -
JACKSON MS
11. CRIME CONSP COMM ARMED ROBBERY97-1-1

DESCRIPTION OF CRIME: See Attached Indictment
Ill. DATEOFSENTENCE 12-06-18 LENGTH OF SENTENCE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
SUSPENDED---------------------
TOSERVE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
PROBATION-------------------
CONCURRENT TO _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____
CONSECUTIVE T O ; - - - - - - - - - - - - - ; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
HABITUAL N /A REVOCATION _ _.=:!N.L/..::A~--------- RID__ SHOCK _ _
ALCOHOLJDRUG TREATMENT _ _
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V. DISPOSITIONDATE 12-06-18 DISPOSITIONTYPE RMDF ._R~E!.!..:.MAN~:!..!D~E~D_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____
RELEASED ON BOND TO - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - T O _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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CONFINED IN JAIL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T O - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - TO - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
---------------TO--------------
PRESENTLY HOUSED IN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J A I L
ZACK WALLACE, CIRCUIT CLERK
12-06-18
DATE
**PLEASE COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE JUDGMENT,

INDICTMENT, APPEAL, BOND, OR WAIVER**
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Serial: 217511
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF MISSISSIPPI
No. 2018-TS-00233
FILED
IN RE: DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF THE Petitioner
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FEB 2 O2018
OFFICE OF THE CLERK
SUPREME COURT
COURT OF APPEALS
ORDER
This matter is before the panel of Waller, C.J., Kitchens, P.J., and Beam, J., on the
Petition for Writ of Mandamus and the Emergency Motion to Stay Order of Respondent filed
by the District Attorney for the Seventh Circuit Court District. According to the petitioner,
in October of 2017, Nicholas Coats was bound over to await action of the Hinds County
Grand Jury on felony charges of murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle. Bail was
denied. The order of Hinds County Court Judge William Skinner stated that, "[i]f the
Defendant remains in jail without posting bond and is not served a capias after indictment
by a grand jury by January 2, 2018, he/she shall be released from custody on this charge for
lack of prosecution without further order of this Court." Coats was not indicted and was
released pursuant to the County Judge's order on or about January 10, 2018. Thereafter, the
Hinds County District Attorney filed two motions in Hinds County Circuit Court in which
the State asked that Coats be returned to custody without bond. The State also asked the
Circuit Judge to hold a hearing on the matter of Coats's pre-trial detention. Judge Tomie
Green declined to hold a hearing, and the State filed its request for mandamus in which it
asked this Court to compel the Circuit Judge to hold a hearing. Judge Green responded by
issuing an order reconvening the Hinds County Grand Jury, thus giving the State the
opportunity to present the Coats case for indictment. The State also seeks a stay of that
order. The State argues that it has not received adequate notice and that it is not prepared to
seek an indictment of Mr. Coats at this time.
After due consideration, the panel finds that the District Attorney has had four and a
half months in which to present this matter to the Hinds County Grand Jury. The panel finds
that Judge Green's actions are consistent with Rule 8.5 of the Mississippi Rules of Criminal
Procedure and are reasonable and appropriate. The panel finds that both filings should be
denied.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Petition for Writ of Mandamus is denied.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Emergency Motion to Stay Order ofRespondent
is denied.
SO ORDERED, this the 20th day of February, 2018.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Pat McNamara, Assistant District Attorney, do hereby certify that I have this date
emailed a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Motion to:
Honorable Tomie Green

Senior Circuit Court Judge
Frances Ashley, Court Administrator
fashley@co.hinds.ms.us
DAMON STEVENSON
Defense Attorney
damon.steven@gmail.com
This the 16 1h day of February, 2018.
BY:
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a~ · .. IN THE SUPREME COURT m' THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
FILED
FEB 14 2018
OFFICt: 0;- 1ttc v1.c.t1K
SUPREME COURT
IN RE: DISTRICTATTORNEY OF THE COURT OF APPEALS
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PETITIONER
CAUSENO. J()/8-/vf-m.3..3
PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS
COMES NOW, the District Attorney for the Seventh Judicial District and
moves this Honorable Court to issue a writ of mandamus directing the Senior Circuit
Court Judge of the Seventh Judicial District to convene a hearing regarding the improper
release of defendant Nicholas Coates from custody pending grand jury action and would
show unto this Court the following, to wit:
STATEMENT OF FACTS
1. On October 2, 2017, Coates appeared before the Hinds County Court for a
preliminary hearing, relating to the Fortification Street murder of Chelsie Kirschten,
occurring on or about August 17, 2017. At the conclusion of said hearing the court
ordered Coates bound over to await action by the Hinds County Grand Jury. Bail was
denied under MISS. CONST., Art. 3, Section (29)(3), as well as a determination of
dangerousness to the community. (Exhibit A).
2. On January 10, 2018, without notice to the District Attorney's Office or to the
County Court, in violation of Miss. Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.5(c), as well as the
Order issued by the Senior Circuit Court Judge on September 24, 2013. (Exhibit E).
Coates was summarily released from the Hinds County Detention Center without
restrictions.
MOTION# 2018 Ce19

3. The Petitioner moved the County Court to bring Coates before that tribunal for
a hearing on the wrongful release of the defendant Coates. That court declined to set a
hearing stating that it had lost jurisdiction in the matter with Coates release. (Exhibit
B).
4. Petitioner then moved the Senior Circuit Judge of the District to set the matter
for hearing. (Exhibit C). The only response by the Court was a sticky note attached to
the hard copy of the motion that had been hand delivered to the office of the Senior
Circuit Court Judge stating this was not the Senior Judge's case.
5. Petitioner once again moved the Senior Circuit Judge to take action, based upon
the requirements of Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.5 and the need to address the required
factors under Lee v. Lawson, 375 So. 2d 1019, 1024 (Miss. 1979); the only response
from the Court was an email stating the court could not hear the matter as filed or under
Rule 8.5( c) (Exhibit D). The email went on to state that the Petitioner should consider
recalling the Grand Jury to hear the matter. (Id.)
STATEMENT OF ISSUES AND RELIEF SOUGHT
6. By virtue of Rule of Criminal Procedure 8.5 the Senior Circuit Court Judge of
the District is the main arbiter of the decision to release unindicted prisoners. However,
Petitioner is being informed by the Senior Circuit Court Judge that it lacks the authority
to do what is clearly stated in the Rules of Criminal Procedure, that it, the senior court,
has a duty to do.
7. As evidenced by the Senior Circuit Court's Order dated September 24, 2013,
any incarcerated defendant not presented to the grand jury within 90 days is entitled to
a hearing before the Senior Circuit Judge. (Exhibit E). That same document requires a
prosecutor be present at a hearing to show cause why the defendant should not be
released. (Id.) The Senior Circuit Court Judge has taken away the Petitioner's right to
be present and give evidence in this cause.
8. The Senior Circuit Court Judge suggests the Petitioner recall the Grand Jury as
soon as possible to remedy this situation. Petitioner asserts that the matter at hand can
only be properly concluded by the immediate scheduling of a hearing, requiring the
Senior Circuit Court Judge to exercise a power already held by her court. The next
meeting of the Grand Jury does not take place until April 10, 2018, a date set by the
Senior Circuit Court Judge. Denial of Petitioner's right to a hearing in this matter flies
in the face of the Rules of Criminal Procedure, judicial efficiency and monetary
economy. Further, Senior Circuit Court Judge's failure to grant Petitioner's request for
hearing unjustly delays and denies victims' the right to be present and participate in the
criminal justice proceedings and the right not to be excluded from such pursuant to
Mississippi Crime Victims' Bill of Rights. Given the urgency of this matter and the
clear potential for irreparable harm, there is no other alternative remedy to this matter.
REASONS THE WRIT SHOULD ISSUE
9. The Mississippi Supreme Court has held that a petitioner must prove the
following essential elements before a writ of mandamus may issue:
(1) the petitioner must be authorized to bring the suit, (2) there must be a clear right
in [the] petitioner to the relief sought, (3) there must exist a legal duty on the part of
the defendant to do the thing which the petitioner seeks to compel, and (4) there
must be no other adequate remedy at law.
Bennett v. Bd. ofSup'rs of Pearl River Cnty., 987 So. 2d984, 986 (iJ6) (Miss. 2008).
10. There is no question that the Petitioner, as the District Attorney, is authorized to
bring this action to further the safety of the community. The clear right of the Petitioner
is shown in the quoted statutes and within the Senior Circuit Court Judge's own Order,
requiring the presence of the Petitioner at all hearings before releasing an unindicted
prisoner. The legal duty of the Senior Circuit Court Judge is clear in that the statutes
and rules, as well as the Senior Circuit Court Judge's own Orders, must be followed.
The Petitioner is left with no reasonable alternative than to ask this Court to issue an
Order requiring the Circuit Court to do its duty.
WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED, Petitioner respectfully asks that this
Court issue an appropriate Order to allow Petitioner to present its case to the Senior Circuit
Court Judge.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, this the 14th day of February, 2018.
Pat McNamara
Asst. District Attorney
7th Judicial District
PO Box 22747 - Jackson Mississippi 39225-2747
Phone: 601-968-6568
FAX: 601-968-6655
pmcnamara@co.hinds.ms.us
I, Pat McNamara, Assistant District Attorney, do hereby certify that I have this date
emailed a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Motion to:
Honorable Tamie Green

Senior Circuit Court Judge
Frances Ashley, Court Administrator
fashley@co.hinds.ms. us
DAMON STEVENSON
Defense Attorney
damon.steven@gmail.com
This the 14th day of February, 2018.

Case; 25C01:17-cr-00463-WLS Document#: 8 Filed: 01/30/2018 Page 6 of 9
Case: 25C01:17-cr-00463-WLS Document#: 4 Filed: 10/03/2017 Page 1 of 2
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF

HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI CHARGE(S) Murder,

Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle
vs. CASE NO. 17-463
NICHOLAS COATS DEFENDANT
ORDER BINDING DEFENDANT TO AWAIT ACTION OF THE GRAND JURY

AND SETTING BOND/SETTING BAIL
The above-named defendant having been brought before the County Court for a preliminary
hearing on the above charge(s), and the Court having heard testimony and been presented
evidence concerning the charged offense(s), finds that it appears that there is probable cause to
believe that an offense has been committed, to-wit: Murder, Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle
and that the defendant committed said offense(s).
Accordingly, the above-named defendant is hereby bound over to await the action of the
grand jury.
Further:
( ) Bail is set in the amount of S. conditioned upon his/her appearance before the Circuit Court
of the First/Second Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi at the next regular tenn thereof
to answer unto said charge and to remain from day to day and term to term until discharged by
law.
() Bail is hereby denied, as defendant is on probation/parole.
() Bail is hereby denied, under MISS. CONST., Art., 3, Section 29(l)(a), as amended, as
defendant has this date been bound over to await action by the grand jury for a capital offense
where the proof is evident or presumption great.
() Bail is hereby denied, under MISS. CONST., Art., 3, Section 29(1)(b), as amended, as
defendant has this date been bound over for action by the grand jury for a capital offense and
he/she has previously been convicted of a capital offense or other offense punishable by
imprisonment for a maximum of twenty (20) years or more.
( } Bail is hereby denied, under MISS. CONST., Art. 3, Section 29 (2), as amended, as
defendant was free on bail for a previous felony at the time of the offense herein, which has this
date been bound over for action by the grand jury and being an offense punishable by death, life
imprisonment or imprisonment for more than five (5) years, or grand larceny.
(X) Bail is hereby denied, under MISS. CONST., Art. 3, Section (29)(3), as amended, as the
offense herein, which has this date been bound over for action by the grand jury, is punishable by
imprisonment for a maximum of twenty (20} years or more by life imprisonment, and the proof
is evident or presumption great, and:
(X} the release of the defendant would constitute a special danger to another person and/or to
the community, or
( ) no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the

defendant as required.
Conditioned upon his/her appearance before the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of
Hinds County, Mississippi at the next regular term thereof to answer unto said charge(s) and to
there remain from day to day and tenn to term until discharged by law.
If the Defendant remains in jail without posting bond and is not served a capias after
indictment by a grand jury by January 2, 2018, he/she shall be released from custody on this
charge for lack of prosecution without further order of this Court.
A copy of this Order shall be immediately delivered to the Hinds County District
Attorney's Office and the attorney for the defendant.
This the 2nd day of October, 2017.
Damon Stevenson, Attorney for Defendant

Walter Bleck, Prosecuting Attorney
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

vs. CAUSE NO. 17463
MOTION TO PRODUCE DEFENDANT FOR REVIEW DUE TO WRONGFUL

RELEASE
COMES NOW, the State of Mississippi and moves this Honorable Court to bring
the defendant, Nicholas Coats back before this Court for Review due to Wrongful
Release, and in support thereof, the State would show unto this Court the following, to
wit:
1. In October, 2017, the State of Mississippi appeared before this court for a
Preliminary Hearing in the above referenced matter. The Court determined
that there was sufficient probable cause to bind the aforementioned matter
over to await the action of a Hinds County Grand Jury.
2. At that time, the Court made it clear that this defendant would be brought
back before the Court for review of factors under Lee v. Lawson 375 So.2d
1019.
3. A Hinds County Grand Jury met on January 8- January IO, 2018. At no time
prior to, nor during this meeting, did the District Attorney's Office have in its
possession a Grand Jury Case File for the above referenced defendant.
4. To be clear, the District Attorney's Office only received Mr. Coates file, along
with his co-defendant's files, on today, January 22, 2018 (Please see
attachments).
5. On January 10, 2018, the last day for Grand Jury presentment, this defendant
was released from the Hinds County Detention Center at 5:59 pm, without any
notice to the County Court or the District Attorney's Office.
6. The State asks this Court to review this cause, taking in to consideration the
fact that lead detective, Corey Jenkins had not completed his investigation by
the time the Grand Jury was empaneled. Moreover, the State asks this Court to
consider the fact that the District Attorney's Office did not have in its
possession the case files necessary for presentment of this matter, until this
morning, January 22, 2018.
7. Under the Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 8.5(c),
Review by Circuit Court. No later than seven (7) days before the
commencement of each term of circuit court in which criminal cases are
adjudicated, the official(s) having custody of felony defendants being held for
trial, grand jury action, or extradition within the county (or within the county's
judicial districts in which the court term is to be held) shall provide the
presiding judge, the district attorney, and the clerk of the circuit court the
names of all defendants in their custody, the charge(s) upon which they are
being held, and the date they were most recently taken into custody. The
senior circuit judge, or such other judge as the senior circuit judge designates,
shall review the conditions of release for every felony defendant who is
eligible for bail and has been in jail for more than ninety (90) days.
8. At no time, prior to this defendant's release, was the District Attorney's Office
given notice of hearing for review of the conditions ofrelease.
9. The prevailing legal authority in this matter, Lee v. Lawson, 375 So.2d 1019,
(1979), *1021 Article 3, Section 29 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890
reads: "Excessive bail shall not be required, and all persons shall, before
conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses when
the proof is evident or presumption great." This constitutional section has
been interpreted to provide a non-discretionary right to bail before conviction
for all offenses, except those offenses punishable by death when the proof of
guilt is evident or the presumption of guilt is great."
10. The facts of this case, coupled with the evidence, will show that the likelihood
for conviction in this matter is great. Therefore, this defendant is not eligible
for bond.
WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED, the State respectfully asks that this

Defendants bond be revoked due to bond ineligibility, and that he be held without bond.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, this the 22th day of January, 2018.
I, Shaunte' Washington, Assistant District Attorney, do hereby certify that I have this
date emailed a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Motion to Assistant
Public Defender Greg Spore.
GREG SPORE
Defense Attorney
Office of the Public Defender
gspore@co.hinds.ms. us
This the 22nd day of January, 2018.
MaJor Investigations
327 East Pascagoula Street

Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 960-1278 -office#
(601) 960-1642 -fax#
MEMORANDUM
To: Robert S. Smith, District Attorney
From: Tyrone Buckley, Deputy Chief
Date: January 22, 2018
Re: Grand Jury Submfssion(s) - see attachment
Please see below listed cases that are being submitted to the Hinds County District Attorney's
office for indictment process. After receiving and reviewing the below listed cases, If any
member of your office recognizes a potential problem with any case, please have them bring it
to my attention Immediately. Our goal is to seek a successful indictment; therefore, we will do
everything, within our power to correct or strengthen each case.
It is our goal to prepare and present each case without delay. With your cooperation and
support this can be accomplished.
Please sign below or have your designee sign, indicating receipt of the attached felony cases(s).
This sheet will .be maintained by our office in an effort to increase case tracking. I offer my
thanks, in advance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or one of
my unit super <
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2017-134070 Jushun Paige Accessory After the Fact Corry Jenkins
2017-134070 Nicholas Coats ·- Murder/Shooting Into an Corry Jenkins

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2017-186186 Richard Grisham Aggravated Assault Jasmin Haynes
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2017-186186 Destini Grisham Aggravated Assault Jasmin Haynes
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IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

vs. CAUSE NO. 17-463
MOTION TO PRODUCE DEFENDANT FOR REVIEW DUE TO WRONGFUL

RELEASE
COMES NOW, the State of Mississippi and moves this Honorable Court
to bring the defendant, Nicholas Coats before this Court for Review Due to
Wrongful Release, and in support thereof, the State would show unto this Court
the following, to wit:
1. In October, 20 I 7, the State of Mississippi appeared before the county
court for a Preliminary Hearing in the above referenced matter. The court
determined that there was sufficient probable cause to bind the aforementioned
matter over to await the action of a Hinds County Grand Jury.
2. Bail was denied under Art. 3, Section (29)(3) as well as the finding of
dangerousness to the community. (Exhibit A).
3. At that time, the Court made it clear that this defendant would be
brought back before the Court for review of factors under Lee v. Lawson, 375
So.2d 1019.
4. A Hinds County Grand Jury met on January 8 - 10, 2018. At no
time prior to, nor during this meeting, did the District Attorney's Office have in its
brought back before the court for review of factors under Lee v. Lawson, 375
So.2d 1019.
5. A Hinds County Grand Jury met on January 8 - 10, 2018. At no
time prior to, nor during this meeting, did the District Attorney's Office have in its
6. To be clear, the District Attorney's Office only received Mr. Coats file,
along with his co-defendant's files, on January 22, 2018 (Exhibit B).
7. On January 10, 2018, the last day for Grand Jury presentment, this
defendant was released from the Hinds County Detention Center at 5:59 pm,
without any notice to the County Court or the District Attorney's Office.
8. The State asks this Court to review this cause, taking in to consideration
the fact that lead detective, Corey Jenkins had not completed his investigation by
the time the Grand Jury was empaneled. Moreover, the State asks this Court to
consider the fact that the District Attorney's Office did not have in its possession
the case files necessary for presentment of this matter until January 22, 2018.
9. Under the Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 8.5(c). No later than seven
(7) days before the commencement of each term of circuit court in which criminal
cases are adjudicated, the official(s) having custody of felony defendants being
held for trial, grand jury action, or extradition within the county (or within the
county's judicial districts in which the court term is to be held) shall provide the
presiding judge, the district attorney, and the clerk of the circuit court the names of
all defendants in their custody, the charge(s) upon which they are being held, and
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the date they were most recently taken into custody. The senior circuit judge, or
such other judge as the senior circuit judge designates, shall review the conditions
of release for every felony defendant who is eligible for bail and has been in jail
for more than ninety (90) days. Rule 8.4 enumerates the· 14 criteria that are
required to be reviewed by the Court in making a determination to release.
I 0. At no time, prior to this defendant's release, was the District Attorney's
Office given notice of hearing for review of the conditions of release. The blanket
authority, given to no specific person or entity, of releasing any prisoner, without
regard to any factor outside a mere counting of days, does not comport with the
Court's obligation to administer its sound reasoning and discretion for each case
under Rule 8.5.
11. The prevailing legal authority in this matter, Lee v. Lawson, at 1021,
states:
"Article 3, Section 29 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 reads: "Excessive

bail shall not be required, and all persons shall, before conviction, be bailable by
sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or
presumption great."
This constitutional section has been interpreted to provide a non-
discretionary right to bail before conviction for all offenses, except those offenses
punishable by death when the proof of guilt is evident or the presumption of guilt
is great."
12. The facts of this case, coupled with the evidence, will show that the
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defendant has committed a capital offense and the likelihood for conviction in this
matter is great. Therefore, this defendant is not eligible for bond.
WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED, the State respectfully asks that
this Defendant's bond be revoked due to bond ineligibility, and that he be held without
bond.
The State further asks this Court expedite the hearing on the Motion to be
heard as soon as possible.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, this the pt day of February, 2018.

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I, Pat McNamara, Assistant District Attorney, do hereby certify that I have this
date emailed a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Motion to
DAMON STEVENSON
Defense Attqrne;r
dru:nort~stev~11@gI1iaiLconi
This the pt day of February, 2018.

Patrick McNamara
From: Patrick McNamara

Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2018 6:57 PM
Subject: FW: MOTION THAT MUST BE HEARD BY THE SENIOR CIRCUIT JUDGE
Attachments: REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED REVIEW.pdf
From: Tamie Green

To: Patrick McNamara
Cc: Frances Ashley; Greens Staff Attorney; Robert Smith; damon.steven@gmail.com
Mr. McNamara,
The court cannot address this matter as filed or under Rule 8.Sc. You may consider recalling the grand jury ASAP and
presenting the case for indictment. Once the case is indicted, a circuit judge will be assigned. You can then request that
the circuit judge review or reconsider Coats release.
Justice is not just an option in our courts. It is an obligation.

Tamie T. Green, Senior Circuit Judge
Seventh Circuit District
State of Mississippi
P.O. Box 327
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 968-6658(0ffice)
(601)714-6270 (Fax)
tgreen@co.hinds.ms.us<mailto:tgreen@co.hinds.ms.us>
From: Frances Ashley

To: Tamie Green
From: Patrick McNamara

Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Frances Ashley
Cc: Damon Stevenson; Shaunte Washington; roycesmithl@aol.com<mailto:roycesmith1@ao1.com>
Subject: MOTION THAT MUST BE HEARD BY THE SENIOR CIRCUIT JUDGE
Good Afternoon. After being notified the earlier motion was not Judge Green's case I have made some revisions to the
original motion. As the new criminal rules discuss and mandate the procedures for releasing prisoners pre-trial, it is
apparent that the Senior Circuit Judge is the final authority on such releases. Therefore, I believe the motion is properly
before the Court. I respectfully request a hearing on may be heard by the Court.
Thank you.
Pat McNamara
Hinds Co. ADA
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MINUTES CIRCUIT COURT, 1ST DISTRICT, HINDS COUNTY $fp ~ 3

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IN THE CIRCUlT COURT OF THE FIRST/SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRJCT OF

F I t ED HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SEP 2 4 2013 NO. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
BARBARA DUNN, CIRCUIT CLERK
BL.__________ O.C.
IN RE: PERSONS ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH A FELONY AND DETAINED IN JAIL
IN EXCESS OF 90 DAYS WITHOUT ISSUANCE OF INDICTMENTS
ORDER OF PROCEDURE FOR BOND REVIEW OF UNINDICTED DETAINEES
Our Mississippi Constitution states that an accused is "innocent" until proven guilty
In order to comply-with constitutional mandates against arresting and detaining individuals for
unreasonable and indefinite periods of time without formal indictment, and in accordance with
the grand jury's findings·in its September 13, 2013 report,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that when an accused is arrested on a
felony charge, and is held without bond or fails and is ,unable to make bail his/her case shall be
presented for indictment before a Hinds County grand jury within ninety (90) days of his date of
incarceration. Should the prosecutor fail to present said accused's case to the grand jury for
indictment within the ninety (90) day time frame, then the Prosecutor shall appear at a bond
review hearing before the senior circuit judge to show good cause why the accused should
remain incarcerated, without indictment having been issued. Any indigent accused shall be
represented by the Public Defender of Hinds County.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Hinds County District Attorney
shall, simultane s with his filing with circuit clerk, deliver to the Senior Circuit Court Judge of
Hinds Co ty and the Hinds County Sheriff a docket of all INDICTMENTS and NO BILLS.
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Hinds County Sheriff shall on or
about the last day of each month, beginning the last day of October, 2013 and continuing on the
last date of every month thereafter, deliver to the Senior Circuit Judge and the Hinds County
District Attorney, a jail docket kept pursuant to Mississippi law, of all persons who are being
detained in the jails of Hinds County or who are detained in some convenient county jail
pursuant to Section 47-3-1, Miss. Code Ann. (l 97~) for more than 90 days of their arrest,
without an indictment having been issued.
The Circuit Clerk of Hinds Countv shall send an attested copy of the herein order to the
Sheriff of Hinds County. all mayors. municipal judges and police chiefs of all citv and
towns in Hinds Countv, all members of the Hinds Countv Board of Supervisors, the
County Administrator. the Hinds Countv District Attorney and the Hinds Countv Public
Defender.
SOORDE~D~DADJU~=L
TOMIE GREEN, SENIOR CIRCUIT JUDGE
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

Case: 25CI1:18-cr-00074-JAW OF THE #:FIRST

and further; 30 YEARS TO SERVE,

The defendant ---=i:.;s~-- indigent.

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, this the 6TH day of DECEMBER 2018

DAMON STEVENSON , Attorney for Defendant

, Assistant District Attorney

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

vs. CAUSE NUMBER 18-0-074-02 JAW

ORDER TO REMAND TO FILES

advised in the premises, is of the opinion that said Motion should be

sustained, based upon the following, to-wit:

CASE REMANDED AS PART OF THE PLEA AGREEMENT ENTERED IN

IT IS, THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, that a Remand be and the

same is hereby entered in this cause.

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, this the 6TH day of DECEMBER 2018

, Asst. District Attorney

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

vs. CAUSE NUMBER 18-0-074-03 JAW

ORDER TO REMAND TO FILES

advised in the premises, is of the opinion that said Motion should be

sustained, based upon the following, to-wit:

IT IS, THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, that a Remand be and the

same is hereby entered in this cause.

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, this the 6TH day of DECEMBER 2018

, Asst. District Attorney

The court hereby suspends 1 0 YEARS thereof for a

This the _ _ _ _ day of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - -

Zck Wallace, Hinds County Circuit Clerk

This the _ _ _ _ day of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - -

I accept the above probation in accordance with the terms thereof.

TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

1. PRISONER'S NAME NICHOLAS COATS ARREST# 17-134070 JPD

11. CRIME 2ND DEGREE - MURDER 9 7-3-2

Ill. DATEOFSENTENCE 12-06-18 LENGTHOFSENTENC E ~4~0~Y~E=A~R=S~--------------

V. DISPOSITI ON DATE 12-06-18 DISPOSITION TYPE PLDG -=-P.:::L:.:E::.A.:::D"--G""U.:::..:Ic.::L'-"T'-'Y.___ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

l~ ;l!)Ji/i;J ZACK WALLACE, CIRCUIT CLERK

** PLEASE COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE JUDGMENT,

TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

1. PRISONER ' S NAME NICHOLAS COATS ARREST# 17-13 4 070 JPD

11. CRIME ATT ARMED ROBBERY 97-3-79

Il l. DATEOFSENTENCE 12-06-18 LENGTH OF SENTENCE ___________________________________

IV. FINE$_ _ _ _ _ _ _,_.0~0- COURT COSTS$_____,_.0~0- RESTITUTION $_ _ _ _ _.:._;0~0__ INDIGENT _ _

V. DISPOSITION DATE 12-06-18 DISPOSITION TYPE RMDF --R~E~MAN~:.:!.D~E~D~---------------------

ZACK WALLACE, CIRCUIT CLERK

**PLEASE COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE JUDGMENT,

TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

1. PRISONER'S NAME NICHOLAS COATS ARREST# 17-134070 JPD

11. CRIME CONSP COMM ARMED ROBBERY97-1-1

Ill. DATEOFSENTENCE 12-06-18 LENGTH OF SENTENCE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

IV. FINE$._ _ _ _ _ _.:....·0;::..:::,0_ COURT COSTS$ _ _ __,_.~0~0- RESTITUTION $_ _ _ _ _.,_:0~0_ _ INDIGENT _ _

V. DISPOSITIONDATE 12-06-18 DISPOSITIONTYPE RMDF ._R~E!.!..:.MAN~:!..!D~E~D_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____

ZACK WALLACE, CIRCUIT CLERK

**PLEASE COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE JUDGMENT,

seek an indictment of Mr. Coats at this time.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Petition for Writ of Mandamus is denied.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Emergency Motion to Stay Order ofRespondent

SO ORDERED, this the 20th day of February, 2018.

f';J!eJcGe,./cy /lJ{)7liJ;J ~ 5!;1/ tJ(</)elc

Honorable Tomie Green

This the 16 1h day of February, 2018.

PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS

show unto this Court the following, to wit:

preliminary hearing, relating to the Fortification Street murder of Chelsie Kirschten,