The Haxtun-Fleming Herald - What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope

Julie Thayer’s January court appearance was brief. The 42-year-old Haxtun resident appeared in Phillips County District Court for a second time on charges of identity theft, forgery and criminal impersonation. And for the second time, the case has been set over for a hearing on advisement for another 30 days.

In December, Thayer announced her intent to apply for assistance with the public defender’s office. Since then, Thayer applied for a court-appointed attorney, however, at her January court date it was announced that she does not qualify for State assistance. She is now left to find her own representation. Because she still needs representation, her advisement hearing was set for February.

According to information from the court record, Thayer is facing three counts of identity theft, 12 counts of forgery and two counts of criminal impersonation. All of the charges filed are class six, class five and class four felonies.

In her December court appearance, District Court Judge Justin Haenlein implemented protection orders in the case. Protection orders were filed for all victims related to the charges and such orders will remain in place throughout the court process. The protection orders prohibit Thayer from harassing, intimidating, retaliating or tampering with evidence or victims relating to the case. Haenlein said the protection orders are standard and mandatory in such cases.

Thayer is due back in court on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 9:30 a.m. in Holyoke.