Crime: 2020s, 
Crime county:
UT - Davis, - Crime state:
Utah,
"For the group, I created flyers which stated: 'This group is for parents who have little girls ages 0-9 only.' I required three steps of verification to join the group."Buckley was reportedly an LDS stake young men's president when arrested- Convicted:
2026,
Positions: Missionary, Youth leader, - During crime: Youth leader,
- Mission:
Philippines - Philippines Quezon City 2004-2006
- Alleged:
Multiple victims, Unknown number of victims,
- Alleged crime scenes:
Online/computer/phone,
Criminal case(s): Convicted, Ongoing, Plea deal, Pleaded guilty, - Alleged church actions: Unknown church action,
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UPDATE: July 17, 2026
Buckley pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 419 days in jail for the state of Utah charge, separate from the federal charges. Buckley was convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a child in 2026, for sexually abusing a 12 year old boy. The victim had special needs. The abuse took place in 2020 in a bathroom at the school where Buckley was the principal. The judge gave Buckley credit for 419 days he already served in jail.
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UPDATE: June 9, 2026
On June 3, Buckley pleaded guilty to:
-PRODUCING CSAM
-DISTRIBUTING CSAM
-POSSESSING CSAM
“In his plea, he admitted that he created a group on an end-to-end encrypted chat application, specifically for parents to share content involving their own daughters under the age of 10.
“The express purpose of the group was for users from around the world to engage in the sexual abuse of their own children and share that with users of the group,” Buckley wrote in his plea. “For the group, I created flyers which stated: ‘This group is for parents who have little girls ages 0-9 only.’ I required three steps of verification to join the group.”
He confessed that he encouraged the users in that group to create types of abusive content he wanted to see. There was no mention of any in-person crimes related to children at the schools where he worked.” KSL
Buckley is due back in court on June 17, for sentencing. His sentencing will run concurrently with any other sentencing he receives in the Utah State case.
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Jared Buckley was a Mormon church member and charter school director (Leadership Learning Academy) in Clearfield, Utah.
Buckley was a Mormon missionary in the Philippines from 2004 to 2006 (Quezon City Mission).
On April 22, 2025, Buckley was arrested on suspicion of child sexual exploitation.
At the time of his arrest, Buckley was a stake young men’s president, according to multiple sources familiar with the case.
Thanks to your donations, FLOODLIT has obtained a copy of a police probable cause affidavit in Buckley’s case. It states in part:
“Law Enforcements Officers in New York State sent a lead to Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Utah for assistance in identifying the user of an internet account that was selling and distributing child sexual abuse material. The New York Law Enforcement Officers believed the account and associated device to be located in Utah.
“On or about October 16, 2024 the New York Law Enforcement Officers received from the suspect internet account a video of an approximately 8 year old prepubescent female [redacted by FLOODLIT]. They also received an image of a prepubescent female child with dark hair, wearing a green shirt, [redacted by FLOODLIT]. Preliminary information, collected by the investigators who received this material, also suggests that the suspect could be involved in the production of child sexual abuse material involving children outside of the United States.
“Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Utah were able to identify the owner of the device, which was a cellular phone, as Jared Dallan Buckley.
“On April 22, 2025, pursuant to a search warrant for Buckley’s person, vehicle and home, the device was located in Buckley’s possession, and Buckley was taken into custody.
“During a preliminary forensic examination of the device found in Buckley’s possession, multiple files depicting the sexual abuse of children were located.
[…]
“The current offense is a felony. There is substantial evidence to support the charge, and through clear and convincing evidence that [Buckley] would constitute a substantial danger to any another individual or to the community, or is likely to flee the jurisdiction of the court if released on bail.
“BUCKLEY is currently the Lead Director of the Leadership Learning Academy, which is a K-6 charter school with two campuses in Layton and Odgen. BUCKLEY also appears to be involved with various local youth sports organizations. Due to BUCKLEY’s efforts to conceal his online activities, investigators have been unable to positively identify him until just days prior to his arrest. Preliminary information collected by investigators also suggests that BUCKLEY could be involved in the production of child sexual abuse material involving children outside of the United States. Based on the efforts investigators believe BUCKLEY has gone to hide his illegal activity combined with his job and involvement with local youth, investigators believe that BUCKLEY is a clear and substantial danger to any individual and to the community.”
As of April 23, 2025, Buckley is being held without bail at the Davis County Jail.
FLOODLIT is seeking more information in this case. If you knew Buckley, please contact us.
Have any info on this case? Contact FLOODLIT.
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- Biography,
- Head of Utah charter school arrested on several counts of child sexual exploitation,
- Philippines Quezon City Mission Alumni,
- Inmate Roster,
- Former charter school director pleads guilty to producing child sex abuse materials,
- Utah charter school director arrested, accused of distributing child sexual abuse material online,
- Utah charter school director pleads guilty in federal, state courts to child sex crimes,
- STATE OF UTAH vs. JARED DALLAN BUCKLEY CASE NUMBER 251701878,
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1. Biography
Biography
Jared Buckley
Lead DirectorI am Mr. Buckley, and I am honored to introduce myself to you as the Campus Director of Leadership Learning Academy Layton. I have been with LLA since 2014 and have developed a love for our school and the culture we share.
My path into education started with a desire to help every individual succeed. I received my Bachelor's degree from Weber State in Special Education. After teaching as a special education teacher, I decided to further my education and went on and received my Master's degree in Educational Leadership. I can’t wait to get to know each of you as well and start building new relationships. Together, we can build a strong community that will help our children grow as leaders and become the best they possibly can be.
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2. Head of Utah charter school arrested on several counts of child sexual exploitation
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (KUTV) — The lead director of the Leadership Learning Academy, a K-6 charter school, was arrested on several counts of child sexual exploitation.
Jared Dallan Buckley, 40, was arrested on two first-degree felony counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor and one second-degree felony count of sexual exploitation of a minor.
The affidavit states that law enforcement officers in New York reached out to officers in Utah about a man selling and distributing child sexual abuse material.
They believed the man was operating out of Utah.
"Preliminary information, collected by the investigators who received this material, also suggests that the suspect could be involved in the production of child sexual abuse material involving children outside of the United States," the affidavit states.
Officers with the West Valley Police Department were able to identify the owner of the device, Jared Buckley.
They obtained a search warrant for Buckley's person, vehicle, and home, and found the device. He was taken into custody on Tuesday.
The charter school has campuses in Layton and Ogden.
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3. Philippines Quezon City Mission Alumni
Elder Jared Dallan Buckley
Presidents:
L. Michael Keone (2001 - 2004) | David R. Labrum (2004 - 2007)Served: 2004 - 2006
Language(s) spoken:Tagalog
Areas Served:
Navotas, Fairview, Cainta, Marikina, Tabang, NavotasCompanions:
[redacted by FLOODLIT]Your Occupation: Sales Rep
Created: 12 Apr 2008 Modified: 12 Apr 2008
Last Login: 12 Apr 2008 12:05:37 PM -
4. Inmate Roster
Jared Buckley
Name Number : 5036087
Booked : 4/22/2025 5:15:21 PM
Age : 40
Gender : M
Arresting Agency : Kaysville Police DepartmentCharges
Description State Statute Counts Disposition
Aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor 76-5B-201.1(2)+(3A) 1
Aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor 76-5B-201.1(2)+(3A) 1
Sexual exploitation of a minor 76-5B-201 1Bonds
Type Amount
No Bail $0 -
5. Former charter school director pleads guilty to producing child sex abuse materials
SALT LAKE CITY — A former Utah charter school director has entered a guilty plea to three federal charges after admitting he created a chat group for parents to share images abusing their children.
Jared Buckley from West Point, 41, was the lead director at Leadership Learning Academy in Layton and Ogden for seven years until April 2025, when he was taken into federal custody for having “well over” 10,000 inappropriate images and videos of kids.
According to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah, FBI agents started investigating in October 2024 after they got wind of a user representing that “he had original child sexual abuse material that he could produce and distribute to others for a price.” Through the investigation, FBI agents were able to connect that user to a telephone number that was associated to Buckley.
On Wednesday, Buckley entered a guilty plea to producing, distributing, and possessing child sex abuse materials. In his plea, he admitted that he created a group on an end-to-end encrypted chat application, specifically for parents to share content involving their own daughters under the age of 10.
“The express purpose of the group was for users from around the world to engage in the sexual abuse of their own children and share that with users of the group,” Buckley wrote in his plea. “For the group, I created flyers which stated: ‘This group is for parents who have little girls ages 0-9 only.’ I required three steps of verification to join the group.”
He confessed that he encouraged the users in that group to create types of abusive content he wanted to see. There was no mention of any in-person crimes related to children at the schools where he worked.
As part of the plea, he agreed to a stipulated sentence of 30 years in prison, followed by supervised release. He waived his right to seek early termination of his supervised release until he has served at least 20 years. He will also be forced to register as a sex offender and pay his victims restitution.
His sentence will run concurrently with any sentence imposed during the state case against him. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for June 17.
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6. Utah charter school director arrested, accused of distributing child sexual abuse material online
BY MARY CULBERTSON
KSLNewsRadio
LAYTON — The director of an elementary charter school in Layton was arrested and booked on charges Tuesday, accusing him of owning child sexual abuse material and exploiting children, according to court documents.
Law enforcement officials in New York began the investigation when they encountered multiple sexually explicit videos of young girls, estimated to be approximately 8 years of age. The New York officials sought help from officers in Utah to identify the suspect who owned the footage and had been selling and distributing it online.
Utah officials were able to identify the owner of the device linked to the footage, which was a cellular phone belonging to Jared Dallan Buckley, 40.
Buckley worked as the lead director of the Layton campus of Leadership Learning Academy, according to the school’s website. The affidavit also said Buckley “appears to be involved with various local youth sports organizations.”
The school’s biography of Buckley said he had been with the school since 2014, and had received a bachelor’s degree from Weber State in special education. He then received a master’s degree in educational leadership.
“Preliminary information, collected by investigators who received this material, also suggests that the suspect could be involved in the production of child sexual abuse material involving children outside of the United States,” the affidavit said.
On Tuesday, a search warrant granted officers access to search Buckley, his home and his car. The device in question was found in his possession, according to the affidavit, and officers confirmed it had multiple files of child sexual abuse material on it.
The document noted that Buckley’s efforts to conceal his online activities prevented investigators from positively identifying him until just days before his arrest.
Buckley was booked on two first-degree felony charges of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor for the footage found in October of 2024. He also faces another second-degree felony charge of sexual exploitation of a minor for another offense on his arrest date.
KSL TV contacted the school on Wednesday; the school declined to comment.
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7. Utah charter school director pleads guilty in federal, state courts to child sex crimes
KEY TAKEAWAYS
A former Utah charter school direct, Jared Dallan Buckley, 41, pleaded guilty to state and federal child sex crimes.
Buckley admitted to creating and distributing child sex abuse material and sexually abusing a student.
He faces up to 35 years in federal prison for child exploitation charges, and was sentenced to time served in state court.LAYTON — The director of a charter school in northern Utah who has pleaded guilty to both state and federal child sex crimes will not serve any additional prison time for his state charges, but faces decades in prison for the federal charges.
Jared Dallan Buckley, 41, of West Point, was booked into the Davis County Jail in April 2025 for investigation of two counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of minor and sexual exploitation of a minor.
Buckley was the lead director of the Leadership Learning Academy, according to both police and the charter school's website, with campuses in Layton and Ogden serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. He also appeared to be "involved with various local youth sports organizations," according to investigators.
Days after his arrest, Buckley was charged in U.S. District Court with possession of child sexual abuse material.
The FBI began investigating Buckley in October 2024 when agents found a person using the name "Emma" on an "application known to be used by people interested in child sexual abuse material," according to federal charging documents. Investigators say Emma was distributing a video of child sex abuse material.
"Emma also represented that Emma had original child sex abuse material content that Emma could produce and distribute to others for a price," the federal charges allege.
Once investigators said they identified Emma as Buckley, three federal search warrants were served.
"Law enforcement officers located well over 10,000 images and videos of child sex abuse material — and possibly as many as 50,000 images and videos — largely all depicting child pornography," federal prosecutors said in a court filing.
Buckley also told others online that "he could produce and distribute" similar materials for a price and had been distributing images across multiple online platforms, according to federal prosecutors.
In September 2025, while his federal case was ongoing, Buckley was charged in 2nd District Court with aggravated sexual abuse of a child, a first-degree felony.
The charge stemmed from a 17-year-old victim reporting to police that he had been sexually abused by Buckley, his principal, five years prior while at school in Davis County. The victim told police he was in the school bathroom alone when Buckley sexually abused him, according to the charges.
"Buckley then told the victim that he should not tell anyone, and if he did, he would get school detention. Victim was a special needs child," the charges state.
He pleaded guilty on April 29 in state court to attempted aggravated sexual abuse of a child, a first-degree felony. As part of his plea deal, he promised to also plead guilty in the federal case, for which he faces up to 35 years in federal prison.
He was sentenced Wednesday to time served and given credit for the 419 days he has spent in custody since his arrest last year.
On June 2, federal prosecutors filed a superseding felony information document against Buckley charging him with production, possession and distribution of child sex abuse material. He pleaded guilty to all three charges on June 3 and has a sentencing hearing scheduled in October.
Buckley admitted in his federal plea that he had created an encrypted group chat for users from around the world to "engage in the sexual abuse of their own children and share that with users of the group." He said he created flyers for the group targeting parents with "little girls ages 0 to 9 only."
"I used my contacts within this group as well as various other online platforms to produce, trade, share and purchase child pornography," Buckley stated in his plea. "Additionally, on my phone, I possessed 97,000 images and 4,600 videos, nearly all of which material contained images of prepubescent children being sexually assaulted by adults."
According to his online biography, Buckley had been with the Leadership Learning Academy since 2014. He received a bachelor's degree from Weber State University as a special education teacher.
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8. STATE OF UTAH vs. JARED DALLAN BUCKLEY CASE NUMBER 251701878
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT - FARMINGTON DISTRICT COURT
DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. JARED DALLAN BUCKLEY
CASE NUMBER 251701878 State Felony
CHARGES
Charge 1 - 76-5-404.3(3)(3) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: January 01, 2018
Location: Layton
Plea: April 29, 2026 Guilty
Disposition: April 29, 2026 GuiltyBased on probable cause
Court orders a non-bailable warrant to issue.
No pre-trial service release.
This warrant may be served any time, day or night.
Note:
Issued: September 18, 2025
Law Enforcement Agency: LAYTON CITY POLICE
Defendant Details:
JARED DALLAN BUCKLEY Citation No:
3407 WEST 550 NORTH Date of Birth: 09-21-1984
Driver License No: xxxxx8521
WEST POINT UT 84015
Home Phone:
Vehicle License:
Warrant Number: 985980743
09-18-2025 Warrant Issued on: September 18, 2025 Warrant Num:985980743 No Bail
Judge JENNIFER VALENCIA
Issue Reason: Based on the probable cause statement
09-24-2025 9 Filed: Appearance of Counsel/Notice of LimitedAppearance
09-24-2025 10 Filed: Request for Discovery
09-24-2025 11 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-29-2025 Judge JOSEPH BEAN assigned.
10-02-2025 WARRANT RECALLED
Judge: JENNIFER VALENCIA
10-02-2025 Warrant Recalled on : October 02, 2025 Warrant Num:985980743 No Bail
Recall Reason: Defendant was booked
10-02-2025 INITIAL APPEARANCE scheduled on October 29, 2025 at01:28 PM in FIRST APPEARANCE with Judge ROTATION JUDGE
10-03-2025 12 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-04-2025 13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-06-2025 14 Filed: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
10-06-2025 15 Filed: Motion Writ Motion to Transport
Filed by: STATE OF UTAH
10-06-2025 17 Filed: Order (Proposed) Writ Order to Transport
10-06-2025 16 Filed: Writ of Habeas Corpus (Proposed)
10-06-2025 18 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-07-2025 19 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-10-2025 20 Issued: Writ of Habeas Corpus
10-10-2025 21 Filed order: Order Writ Order to Transport
Judge JENNIFER VALENCIA
Signed October 10, 2025
10-10-2025 22 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-10-2025 23 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-28-2025 24 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Motion to Classify Private
10-28-2025 25 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Order (Proposed) Classify asPrivate
10-28-2025 26 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Order (Proposed) PretrialProtective Order
10-28-2025 27 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-28-2025 28 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Motion to Classify Private
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10-28-2025 29 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Order (Proposed) Classify asPrivate
10-28-2025 30 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Order (Proposed) PretrialProtective Order
10-28-2025 31 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-29-2025 32 Filed: State s Notice Related to Release of CJCInterview of Victim
10-29-2025 33 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-29-2025 Minute Entry - INITIAL APPEARANCE
Judge: JENNIFER VALENCIA
PRESENT
Prosecutor: WILLOUGHBY, BENJAMIN
Defendant Present
The defendant is not in custody
Defendant's Attorney(s): GABRIELA MENA
Clerk: andrewe
Audio
Tape Number: F7 102925 Tape Count: 1:47-1:52
INITIAL APPEARANCE
Defendant waives reading of Information.
The defendant requests a Preliminary Hearing.
Pretrial protective order is granted.
Hybrid Appearance
PRELIMINARY HEARING is scheduled.
Date: 12/03/2025
Time: 03:00 p.m.
Location: FIRST APPEARANCE
Before Judge: ROTATION JUDGE
SECOND DISTRICT COURT
800 WEST STATE STREET
FARMINGTON, UT 84025
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
CUSTODY
The defendant is not in custody.
This is a hybrid hearing. Some people will beappearing in-person and some appearing remotely, aspreviously directed by the court. If you have notbeen directed to appear in a specific manner, youare responsible for attending this hearing by themost reliable method available to you.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
10-29-2025 35 Filed order: Order Pretrial Protective Order
Judge JENNIFER VALENCIA
Signed October 29, 2025
10-29-2025 34 Filed order: Order Classify as Private
Judge JENNIFER VALENCIA
Signed October 29, 2025
10-29-2025 36 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-29-2025 37 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-04-2025 38 Filed: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
11-04-2025 39 Filed: Motion Writ Motion to Transport
07-29-2026 11:22 PM Page 4 of
CASE NUMBER: 251701878 State Felony14
Filed by: STATE OF UTAH
11-04-2025 41 Filed: Order (Proposed) Writ Order to Transport
11-04-2025 40 Filed: Writ of Habeas Corpus (Proposed)
11-04-2025 42 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-04-2025 43 **** PRIVATE **** Filed protective order: Pre-TrialProtective Order
11-05-2025 44 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-05-2025 Note: PTPO sent for service, DCAO--SB
11-12-2025 45 Filed: Return - Unserved PTPO
11-14-2025 46 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-14-2025 47 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Other - Not Signed OrdenPretrial Protective Order
11-14-2025 Note: Pretrial protective order filed not signed, duplicate filing.
11-14-2025 48 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-14-2025 PRELIMINARY HEARING scheduled on December 03, 2025 at03:00 PM in FIRST APPEARANCE with Judge ROTATION JUDGE
11-15-2025 49 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-19-2025 50 Filed order: Order Classify as Private
Judge MICHAEL EDWARDS
Signed November 19, 2025
11-19-2025 51 Issued: Writ of Habeas Corpus
11-19-2025 52 Filed order: Order Writ Order to Transport
Judge MICHAEL EDWARDS
Signed November 19, 2025
11-19-2025 53 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-19-2025 55 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-19-2025 54 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-24-2025 56 Filed: Proof Of: Proof of Completion
11-24-2025 57 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
12-03-2025 Minute Entry - CONDITIONAL PRELIM WAIVER
Judge: MICHAEL EDWARDS
PRESENT
Prosecutor: NEVE, ROBERT
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Out of StateJail
Defendant's Attorney(s): SKORDAS, GREGORY
Clerk: yoselynm
Audio
Tape Number: F6 12032025 Tape Count: 329-331
DECISION TO PRELIM HEARING
Defendant conditionally waives the right to apreliminary hearing.
Remote Appearance
Date: 1/14/2026
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
CASE BOUNDOVER
This case is bound over. An Arraignment hearing hasbeen set on 1/14/2026 at 8:00 AM remotely beforeJudge JOSEPH BEAN. This hearing will not take placeat the courthouse. It will be conducted remotely.Contact the court to provide your current emailaddress. If you do not have access to a phone orother electronic device to appear remotely, notifythe court.
07-29-2026 11:22 PM Page 5 of
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UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
12-09-2025 58 Filed: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
12-09-2025 59 Filed: Motion Writ Motion to Transport
Filed by: STATE OF UTAH
12-09-2025 61 Filed: Order (Proposed) Writ Order to Transport
12-09-2025 60 Filed: Writ of Habeas Corpus (Proposed)
12-09-2025 62 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
12-09-2025 Cancelled: ARRAIGNMENT scheduled on January 14, 2026 at08:00 AM in Courtroom 4 with Judge JOSEPH BEAN
12-09-2025 Note: Case Bound Over
12-09-2025 63 Filed order: CONDITIONAL PRELIM WAIVER
Judge MICHAEL EDWARDS
Signed December 09, 2025
12-10-2025 64 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
12-11-2025 65 Issued: Writ of Habeas Corpus
12-11-2025 66 Filed order: Order Writ Order to Transport
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
Signed December 11, 2025
12-11-2025 67 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
12-11-2025 68 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
12-18-2025 Modified: ARRAIGNMENT scheduled on January 14, 2026 at08:15 AM in Courtroom 4 with Judge JOSEPH BEAN
01-14-2026 Minute Entry - ARRAIGNMENT
Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
PRESENT
Prosecutor: LYON, NATHAN
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Out of StateJail
Defendant's Attorney(s): GABRIELA MENA
Clerk: ashleybr
Audio
Tape Number: F4 Tape Count: 8:53-8:58
ARRAIGNMENT
Defendant waives reading of Information.
Advised of rights and penalties.
Defendant waives his/her right to a PreliminaryHearing. Court orders that defendant be held toanswer to the charge(s) listed in the information onfile.
Defendant is arraigned.
The charges are bound over to the District Court forfurther disposition and the matter is set for trial.
Hybrid Appearance
FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE is scheduled.
Date: 04/15/2026
Time: 08:15 a.m.
Location: Courtroom 4
Before Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
SECOND DISTRICT COURT
800 WEST STATE STREET
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CASE NUMBER: 251701878 State Felony14
FARMINGTON, UT 84025
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
TRIAL-JURY is scheduled.
Date: 05/18/2026
Time: 08:30 a.m.
Location: Courtroom L2
Before Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
LAYTON DISTRICT COURT
425 NORTH WASATCH DRIVE
LAYTON, UT 84041
TRIAL-JURY.
Date: 05/19/2026
Time: 08:30 a.m.
Location: Courtroom L2
Before Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
LAYTON DISTRICT COURT
425 NORTH WASATCH DRIVE
LAYTON, UT 84041
This is a hybrid hearing. Some people will beappearing in-person and some appearing remotely, aspreviously directed by the court. If you have notbeen directed to appear in a specific manner, youare responsible for attending this hearing by themost reliable method available to you.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
01-15-2026 69 Filed: Motion STATES NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE 404(c)EVIDENCE AT TRIAL
Filed by: STATE OF UTAH
01-15-2026 70 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
01-20-2026 Cancelled: FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE scheduled on April15, 2026 at 08:15 AM in Courtroom 4 with Judge JOSEPHBEAN
01-20-2026 Cancelled: TRIAL-JURY scheduled on May 18, 2026 at 08:30AM in Courtroom L2 with Judge JOSEPH BEAN
01-20-2026 Cancelled: TRIAL-JURY scheduled on May 19, 2026 at 08:30AM in Courtroom L2 with Judge JOSEPH BEAN
01-20-2026 71 Filed order: ARRAIGNMENT
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
Signed January 20, 2026
01-21-2026 72 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
02-04-2026 73 Filed: Memorandum In Opposition To State Admission ofFederal CSAM Under Rule 404
02-04-2026 74 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
02-10-2026 75 Filed: Request/Notice to Submit
02-10-2026 76 Filed: STATES REPLY TO DEFENDANTS OBJECTION TO 404(c)EVIDENCE
02-10-2026 77 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
02-18-2026 Note: Emailed attys with possible dates for OA.
02-18-2026 ORAL ARGUMENTS ON MOTION scheduled on March 05, 2026 at02:00 PM in Courtroom L2 with Judge JOSEPH BEAN
02-18-2026 78 Filed: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
02-18-2026 79 Filed: Motion Writ Motion to Transport
Filed by: STATE OF UTAH
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02-18-2026 80 Filed: Writ of Habeas Corpus (Proposed)
02-18-2026 81 Filed: Order (Proposed) Writ Order to Transport
02-18-2026 82 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
02-19-2026 83 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
02-19-2026 84 Issued: Writ of Habeas Corpus
02-19-2026 85 Filed order: Order Writ Order to Transport
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
Signed February 19, 2026
02-19-2026 86 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
02-19-2026 87 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-05-2026 Minute Entry - ORAL ARGUMENTS
Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
PRESENT
Prosecutor: MATTHEW JANZEN
Defendant Present
The defendant is in Federal Custody
Defendant's Attorney(s): JAMES TILY
Clerk: alishac
Audio
Tape Number: L2 WX Tape Count: 2:34-2:38
HEARING
This is the time set for a motion to use 404Cevidence at trial.
TIME 2:35: Arguments by Attorney Janzen.TIME 3:01: Arguments by Attorney Tily.TIME 3:28: The findings of the court are given. Thecourt grants the motion. Attorney Janzen to preparethe order. A preliminary hearing on admissibilityof evidence-if and how it will be admitted isscheduled.
Hybrid Appearance
FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE is scheduled.
Date: 04/15/2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Courtroom 4
Before Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
SECOND DISTRICT COURT
800 WEST STATE STREET
FARMINGTON, UT 84025
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
This is a hybrid hearing. Some people will beappearing in-person and some appearing remotely, aspreviously directed by the court. If you have notbeen directed to appear in a specific manner, youare responsible for attending this hearing by themost reliable method available to you.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
03-05-2026 Cancelled: FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE scheduled on April15, 2026 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 4 with Judge JOSEPHBEAN
03-06-2026 88 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-09-2026 89 Filed: Audio Request Media/MP3: Request for AudioRecording
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03-09-2026 Fee Account created Total Due: 15.00
03-09-2026 ELEC STORAGE MEDIUM Payment Received: 15.00
03-09-2026 90 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-09-2026 91 Filed: Notice of Expert Witness - Bell
03-09-2026 92 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-09-2026 93 Filed: Order (Proposed) Related to PretrialAdmissibility of 404(c) Evidence
03-09-2026 94 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-10-2026 Note: Emailed Audio
03-10-2026 EVIDENTIARY HEARING/FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE scheduledon April 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 4 with JudgeJOSEPH BEAN
03-10-2026 Note: FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE calendar modified. Appearance onWed Apr 15 00:00:00 MDT 2026. Reason: Correct calendar
03-11-2026 95 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-12-2026 96 Filed order: Order Related to Pretrial Admissibility of404(c) Evidence
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
Signed March 12, 2026
03-12-2026 97 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-16-2026 98 Filed: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
03-16-2026 99 Filed: Motion Writ Motion to Transport
Filed by: STATE OF UTAH
03-16-2026 100 Filed: Writ of Habeas Corpus (Proposed)
03-16-2026 101 Filed: Order (Proposed) Writ Order to Transport
03-16-2026 102 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-16-2026 103 Filed: Motion and Memorandum for the Court to SubpoenaSchool Records and DCFS Records and for a In CameraReview
Filed by: JARED DALLAN BUCKLEY
03-16-2026 104 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-24-2026 105 Issued: Writ of Habeas Corpus
03-24-2026 106 Filed order: Order Writ Order to Transport
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
Signed March 24, 2026
03-25-2026 107 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-25-2026 108 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-08-2026 109 Filed: Jury Instructions STATES PROPOSED JURYINSTRUCTIONS AND VERDICT FORM
04-08-2026 110 Filed: CERTIFICATE OF MAILLING STATES TRIAL WITNESS LISTTO DEFENSE
04-08-2026 111 Filed: CERTIFICATE OF MAILLING STATES TRIAL EXHIBIT LISTTO DEFENSE
04-08-2026 112 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-15-2026 Minute Entry - EVIDENTIARY HEARING/ FINAL PRETRIAL CONF
Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
PRESENT
Prosecutor: MATTHEW JANZEN
Defendant Present
The defendant is in Federal Custody
Defendant's Attorney(s): ALAN LEIDIG
Clerk: alishac
Audio
Tape Number: F4 Tape Count: 10.58-11.11
HEARING
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This is the time set for a 404C hearing and todiscuss a potential conflict with the court.
The defendant's family lived by Judge Bean 25 yearsago and discusses a possible conflict. The courtdoes not feel there is a conflict and advisesparties per the rule the issue can be referred tothe Presiding Judge to rule on. The State does notseek a referral. The defense will speak with Mr.Skordas before making a decision. The court sets adeadline of 4/22/26 to file a motion to disqualify.The 404C hearing is continued to 4/29/26.
Hybrid Appearance
404C HEARING is scheduled.
Date: 04/29/2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Courtroom 4
Before Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
SECOND DISTRICT COURT
800 WEST STATE STREET
FARMINGTON, UT 84025
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
This is a hybrid hearing. Some people will beappearing in-person and some appearing remotely, aspreviously directed by the court. If you have notbeen directed to appear in a specific manner, youare responsible for attending this hearing by themost reliable method available to you.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
04-15-2026 113 Filed: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
04-15-2026 114 Filed: Motion Writ Motion to Transport
Filed by: STATE OF UTAH
04-15-2026 115 Filed: Writ of Habeas Corpus (Proposed)
04-15-2026 116 Filed: Order (Proposed) Writ Order to Transport
04-15-2026 117 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-15-2026 118 Issued: Writ of Habeas Corpus
04-15-2026 119 Filed order: Order Writ Order to Transport
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
Signed April 15, 2026
04-15-2026 120 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-15-2026 121 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-16-2026 404C HEARING scheduled on April 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM inCourtroom 4 with Judge JOSEPH BEAN
04-17-2026 122 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-29-2026 Charge 1 Disposition is Guilty
04-29-2026 Minute Entry - CHANGE OF PLEA
Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
PRESENT
Prosecutor: MATTHEW JANZEN
Defendant Present
The defendant is in Federal Custody
Defendant's Attorney(s): ALAN LEIDIG
Clerk: alishac
Audio
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Tape Number: F4 Tape Count: 11.01-11:13
Court advises defendant of rights and penalties.
Defendant waives the reading of the Information.
Defendant waives his/her right to a PreliminaryHearing. Court orders that defendant be held toanswer to the charge(s) listed in the information onfile.
Defendant waives time for sentence.Change of Plea Note
The charges are bound over for further disposition.The trial dates are stricken. A PSI is not beingrequested.
HEARING
A bench conference is held.
Attorney Janzen addresses the court regarding thepotential conflict with the court, the matter isresolved. A global resolution has been reached withthis case and the defendant's federal case. The 404Cmotion will not go forward.
The Court relies on the statement of defendant insupport of guilty plea and certificate of counsel tosupplement a full Rule 11 colloquy. Defendant pleadsguilty as stated on the record. Court accepts theplea and sets the matter for sentencing.
Hybrid Appearance
SENTENCING is scheduled.
Date: 06/17/2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Courtroom 4
Before Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
SECOND DISTRICT COURT
800 WEST STATE STREET
FARMINGTON, UT 84025
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
This is a hybrid hearing. Some people will beappearing in-person and some appearing remotely, aspreviously directed by the court. If you have notbeen directed to appear in a specific manner, youare responsible for attending this hearing by themost reliable method available to you.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
04-30-2026 Cancelled: SENTENCING scheduled on June 17, 2026 at10:30 AM in Courtroom 4 with Judge JOSEPH BEAN
04-30-2026 123 Filed order: CHANGE OF PLEA
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
Signed April 30, 2026
04-30-2026 124 Filed: Plea, Rights and Waiver
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
Signed April 29, 2026
05-01-2026 125 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-18-2026 126 Filed: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
05-18-2026 127 Filed: Motion Writ Motion to Transport
Filed by: STATE OF UTAH
05-18-2026 128 Filed: Writ of Habeas Corpus (Proposed)
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05-18-2026 129 Filed: Order (Proposed) Writ Order to Transport
05-18-2026 130 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-19-2026 132 Issued: Writ of Habeas Corpus
05-19-2026 131 Filed order: Order Writ Order to Transport
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
Signed May 19, 2026
05-20-2026 133 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-20-2026 134 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
06-05-2026 Minute Entry - BOOK AND RELEASE
Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
PRESENT
The defendant is in the custody of the Davis CountyJail
Defendant not present
Clerk: alishac
HEARING
BOOK AND RELEASE TO DEFENDANT: Please go to theDavis County Jail located at 800 West State Street,Farmington, Utah, for booking on the aboveoffense(s), after which the jail personnel willimmediately release you. You must bring thisdocument with you to the jail, and then back to thecourt, call and give the clerk your OTN number, oremail it to: 2ndbeanteamteam@utcourts.gov.***FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN A WARRANT FORYOUR ARREST**** BOOKING INFORMATIONDATE:______________ TIME: ____________ OFFENSE TRACKINGNUMBER: _________________
COURT PROCEEDINGS
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
06-05-2026 Minute Entry - TRANSPORT ORDER
Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
PRESENT
The defendant is in the custody of the Davis CountyJail
Defendant not present
Clerk: alishac
HEARING
TRANSPORT ORDER TO THE DAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF: IT ISHEREBY ORDERED that the above-named defendant,currently incarcerated in the Davis County Jail, betransported to the Farmington District Court locatedat 800 W State Street, courtroom #4, before JudgeBean for an IN PERSON Sentencing on June 17, 2026 at10:30 A.M.
COURT PROCEEDINGS
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
06-05-2026 135 Filed order: BOOK AND RELEASE
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
Signed June 05, 2026
06-05-2026 136 Filed order: TRANSPORT ORDER
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
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Signed June 05, 2026
06-05-2026 137 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
06-12-2026 138 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Motion to Classify Private
06-12-2026 139 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Order (Proposed) Classify asPrivate
06-12-2026 140 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Order (Proposed) ContinuousProtective Order
06-12-2026 141 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
06-16-2026 SENTENCING scheduled on June 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM inCourtroom 4 with Judge JOSEPH BEAN
06-16-2026 Note: SENTENCING calendar modified. Appearance on Wed Jun 1700:00:00 MDT 2026. Reason: Correct calendar
06-17-2026 142 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
06-17-2026 143 Filed order: Order Classify as Private
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
Signed June 17, 2026
06-17-2026 144 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
06-17-2026 145 Filed order: Order Continuous Protective Order
Judge JOSEPH BEAN
Signed June 17, 2026
06-17-2026 146 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
06-17-2026 Minute Entry - SENTENCE, JUDGMENT, COMMITMENT
Judge: JOSEPH BEAN
PRESENT
Prosecutor: MATTHEW JANZEN
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Davis CountyJail
Defendant's Attorney(s): ALAN LEIDIG
Interpreter: Miguel Medina (Spanish)
Clerk: alishac
Language: Spanish
Audio
Tape Number: F4 Tape Count: 10.57-11.15
HEARING
This is the time set for sentencing.
11:00: Statements by Attorney Leidig.11:02: Statements by Attorney Janzen11:04: Statements by Mr. Ramirez-victim's father.
The court will impose time served and give creditfor the time served in this matter and since April25, 2025. No restitution is being sought.A continuous protective order is imposed.The case is closed upon this sentencing.SENTENCE JAIL
Based on the defendant's conviction of AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD a 1st Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to a term of 419 day(s)
Credit is granted for time served.
Credit is granted for 419 day(s) previously served.
The defendant is in federal custody, currently being housed in Weber County Jail.
06-17-2026 147 **** PRIVATE **** Filed protective order: Continuous Protective Order
06-17-2026 Note: Cont. PO emailed to DCSO for service.
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