Jody Duke Heads to District Court

Jody W. Duke, 40, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, via webcam in the custody of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.Duke was arrested for third degree domestic assault with a prior conviction, making the charge a class 3A felony, punishable by three years in prison, nine to 18 months of post-release supervision and a $10,000 fine.An ambulance was dispatched to the scene of the alleged assault Monday morning, February 14, shortly before 9:00 a.m., at the 1000 block of 6th Street in Fairbury. One individual was taken to the hospital. Duke was suspected of the assault and arrested that day.The defendant was being held on a $50,000 (10 percent) bond.Duke is represented by attorney Benjamin Murray, who said, “My client has no ability to pay.”Murray asked the judge for a PR (Personal Recognizance) bond or, if that was not an option, a “significantly reduced” bond.Murray noted Duke's long-term ties to the community and also pointed out that the alleged victim was currently incarcerated and, therefore, there was little chance of them encountering one another.However, the judge noted that the alleged victim would likely be released from jail before Duke's case was resolved.“I don't think a PR bond is appropriate,” said the judge, but she did agree to reduce the bond to $15,000 (10 percent).Because the charge is a felony, Duke is entitled to a preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence that a felony was committed to transfer the case to District Court, where felonies are heard.Duke waived his right to a preliminary hearing and was bound over to District Court. Arraignment is scheduled for April 14.Duke has a string of prior arrests and convictions in Jefferson County, including prior convictions for domestic assault against the same victim.

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