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How can I reserve a campsite?

Between March 1 and October 31, campsites may be reserved in advance online for Blacktail Dam, Epping/Springbrook Dam, Kota Ray Dam, and Little Egypt. Campsites can still also be reserved onsite/day-of by paying at the park with cash or check. Up to four sites per park, per reservation, per person are allowed. Credit card (American … Continued

How far in advance can I reserve a campsite?

Between March 1 and October 31, campsites can be reserved in advance by booking online (not available for McGregor Dam). Campers can reserve a site for a maximum of 14 days (13 nights) with a maximum of four sites per reservation, per person. Visit our Reservations page to reserve a site.

How can I cancel or modify my campsite reservation?

If you made a campsite reservation online at a Williams County park, you can modify your reservation by visiting the webpage for the park where you have a reserved site or clicking the link provided in your reservation confirmation email. Reservations may be cancelled for a full refund up to 48 hours (2 days) prior … Continued

Bond Hearing

This is the first time the defendant appears in front of the Judge. The Judge will set a bail amount and full conditions of bond, typically including a no contact with a victim.

Preliminary Hearing

This hearing occurs in felony cases only. Testimony is heard by the Judge. The prosecuting attorney must establish probable cause that a crime has been committed by the defendant.

Initial Appearance

This hearing occurs in misdemeanor cases only. At this hearing, the defendant will plead guilty or not guilty. If the defendant pleads not guilty, the court will schedule a Pretrial Conference. If a guilty plea is entered, the Judge will immediately sentence the defendant .

Change of Plea/Sentencing Hearing

In felony cases, this hearing is scheduled when the defendant decides to change his/her plea to guilty. At this hearing, a victim has the right to submit a Victim Impact Statement. These statements are important for the Judge to recognize all of the ways the crime has affected the victim.

Trial

Victims and witnesses may be required to testify at a trial. A trial may either be a Jury Trial or a Bench Trial, which is heard by a judge, not a jury.

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