(KNZA)--A jury trial has been set for a Jackson County man facing a pair of child sex-related charges.

39-year-old Alva McKinney pleaded “ not guilty” last week in Jackson County District Court to felony charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and indecent solicitation of a child.

A 3-day jury trial was set, beginning March 15th of next year.

McKinney is accused of sex crimes involving a 12-year-old girl in August of last year.

He remains free on a $50,000 bond.