Hearings – Jason Gouldon

JASON GOULDON CONVICTED ON ALL 23 FELONY COUNTS

JUSTICE DELAYED IS STILL JUSTICE: CONVICTED CHILD MOLESTER JASON GOULDON FACES MULTIPLE LIFE SENTENCES

On June 11th, 2024, justice was finally served. A jury of twelve convicted Jason Gouldon on ALL 23 FELONY counts brought against him. He was immediately remanded into custody and locked up, where he will likely spend the rest of his life. Where he belongs. Behind bars.

Sentencing is set for ~~August 30th, 2024 at 10am at the Santa Cruz Superior Courthouse at 701 Ocean Street.~~
** UPDATE ** Per the Santa Cruz Court Portal: Sentencing was continued to October 22, 2024 at 9am at the Santa Cruz Superior Courthouse at 701 Ocean Street.
** UPDATE ** Per the Santa Cruz Court Portal: Sentencing was continued to November 18, 2024 at 8:15am at the Santa Cruz County Superior Courthouse at 701 Ocean Street.
** UPDATE ** Per the Santa Cruz Court Portal: Sentencing was continued to November 26, 2024 at 1:30pm at the Santa Cruz County Superior Courthouse at 701 Ocean Street.
** FINAL UPDATE ** Sentencing was completed on November 26, 2024. Jason Gouldon fittingly received multiple consecutive sentences, totaling 444 years.

While it’s still frustrating that Mr. Gouldon was free for so many years while awaiting his inevitable fate, a recent and promising study shows that delays in delivering justice tend to lead to harsher sentencing.

The author would like to express a huge thank you to all of the talented County Prosecutors, Investigators, and support who worked tirelessly on this case, ensuring the proper outcome. To the jury in this case who had to endure the trial, look at this monster day in and out, and for delivering justice. And of course to the very brave victims in this case. It takes immeasurable courage, not only to come forward with this type of abuse, but to testify, face their abuser, and re-live terrible events. These actions don’t erase or change the trauma, but everyone involved has now prevented this child predator from ever hurting anyone again. They can now move forward in their lives knowing that he is behind bars and will be punished for his heinous actions for the rest of his pathetic life. Bravo.

[Important Update August 17th, 2018]: According to the Santa Cruz Public Access Court Portal, the preliminary hearing for alleged sex offender and child molester Jason Gouldon will be on Friday, August 17th at 1:30pm at the Santa Cruz courthouse on Ocean Street.

Many of you have been asking what is going on with the legal proceedings for alleged child molester Jason Gouldon. It’s time to mark your calendars.

The next step in the legal process is a criminal preliminary hearing. More details can be found on FindLaw by following the link – it’s essentially a “trial before the trial” or “mini trial” where evidence is presented, witnesses are called, and the judge approves the case moving to a full trial and sets a date.

There have been a number of preliminary hearings set for this case that have not moved forward due to various legal delays. While there is certainly no guarantee that it will be held this time, Mr. Gouldon and his defense are running out of excuses. Each time a preliminary hearing is set, there’s a “confirmation of preliminary hearing” set a few days before to determine whether the preliminary hearing will move forward as planned. If not, a new date is set.

The next preliminary hearing in Jason’s case is set for Monday, August 13th at 9am at the Santa Cruz Criminal Courthouse. This is an important hearing for anyone who is interested or following the case to attend. All of the hearings are open to the public, and attending is a good way to stand against Jason Gouldon and to share your disapproval of child molesters in our community.