The Goderich courthouse is set for a busy Friday, with a docket dominated by bail hearings and procedural matters across a wide range of criminal cases.
Morning Hearings
The morning session begins at 10:00 a.m., with multiple bail phase hearings scheduled by video link. Among those appearing are Christopher Barron, Kristopher Faber (with two separate matters), Tyler Listman (two matters), R.M. (four matters), Robert Morrison (four matters), Marty O’Brien, Matthew O’Brien, and Mark Poortinga.
Also appearing at 10:00 a.m. is Jamie Leachman, whose bail hearing will be conducted in person, standing out in a day where most appearances are handled remotely. Henk Veldman is also listed at this time for a pre-trial appearance.
Midday Cases
Later in the morning, Anthony Terpstra is scheduled for a pre-trial at 11:00 a.m. The 11:30 a.m. session includes Patrick Brunk, William Ferguson, and Zachary Fielder (two matters, both motions).
By noon, the docket turns to Andrew Delange, set to be spoken to, followed by Chleo Hatfield and Joseph Hatfield (with three separate matters) at 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Session
The afternoon concludes with Phuong Huynh, who is scheduled for a pre-trial appearance at 2:00 p.m., one of the few cases being heard in person rather than by video link.
A Heavy Bail Schedule
Friday’s docket is notable for the heavy focus on bail proceedings. Several accused individuals face multiple matters under different case numbers, including R.M., Robert Morrison, and Kristopher Faber, highlighting the ongoing pressures on the bail system in Huron County.