Restoration therapy has been ordered for a Montezuma County woman who allegedly stole two cars within five days in October and then while in jail threw a wet toilet paper roll at a detention sergeant in November.
Lori Hayes, 57, faces a total of five felonies. She is charged in Montezuma County Court in two cases with identical felony counts of trespassing a car with intent to commit a crime and motor vehicle theft between $10,000 and $20,000 on Oct. 11 and 16. She picked up a new felony count of second-degree assault with bodily fluids at Montezuma County Detention Center on Nov. 11.
Montezuma County Judge JenniLynn Lawrence on Wednesday said the court has received various evaluations, which suggest Hayes should undergo restoration therapy.
There were no objections from the defense or prosecution that Hayes should be in therapy, but public defender Jonathan Jourdane requested that she take on therapy while out of custody. He said the court could make bond conditions. Her bond is currently set at $3,000 cash or surety.
Deputy District Attorney Jeremy Reed said he was concerned that the alleged car thefts were just five days apart. He said he has a “pretty sincere” concern that Hayes could commit additional crimes if released.
Lawrence said she shares Reed’s concern but would be more willing to release Hayes with the assurance that she has a stable and safe place to stay.
Jourdane said he has had difficulty reaching his client’s family. He added that confinement is not helping Hayes, as evidenced by her additional felony charge while in custody.
Lawrence said she would allow Jourdane to continue arguing for release during future hearings. The case is scheduled for a review on Feb. 13.
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