Studdard, charged with sodomy, is out on supervised bond release


Studdard

Jerry D. Studdard, 52, of Wasola, charged with forcible sodomy and two counts of statutory sodomy, was granted a supervised bond release March 27 during a hearing before Associate Judge Cynthia MacPherson. Studdard, represented by defense attorney Gregory Scott Taylor of Springfield, is charged in connection with allegations that he sexually abused multiple children over a 10-year span. At least one victim described in the court documents was younger than 12 years old at the time of the alleged abuse.
A court document filed in the case indicates the release is a personal surety bond, also known as “own recognizance,” or an “OR release,” in which Studdard gives his word that he will appear at his hearings. Failing to do so will result in Studdard’s bond being revoked, and he will owe a court-ordered bond of $100,000. Studdard is required to be supervised by Court Probationary Services, Inc., a private offender-supervision company that serves an eight-county area including Ozark County. Studdard was also reportedly released to the custody of Paul Garrison of Springfield, who agreed to have Studdard stay with him at all times and also agreed to report any violations of the terms of the bond immediately to the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office and the court. The documents do not indicate how Garrison is related to Studdard.
Studdard is also required to abide by the following stipulations: have no contact with any of the 12 children involved in the case through first or third parties; have no contact with the children through any media formats including phone, text, email or any other format; pay all costs charged by CPS associated with the case; report weekly to CPS; have no contact with co-defendants or others involved in the criminal prosecution; have no contact with other individuals who are on probation, parole, bond or convicted or charged with felonies; have no contact with state witnesses; not consume alcohol or drugs that have not been prescribed by a physician; not leave the state; surrender his driver’s license to his attorney and not operate a motor vehicle.
Studdard is also not allowed to leave to seek work but can meet with his attorney, travel for medical care or pharmaceutical needs. Pursuing recreational activities or driving is also not allowed.
Studdard is ordered to return to court April 24 for a preliminary hearing.

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