Case Details

General Information

Case Number
20CRB00348
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
2/28/2020
Date Filed
3/4/2020
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
MORGAN L BRETZ
Address Line 1
1403 WASHINGTON AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
UK755649
DOB
4/2/1999

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,018.05
Total Paid
$490.30
Total Owed
$527.75

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
Vehicle Year
Vehicle Make
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 202004631 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 6/3/2020 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202004631
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
6/3/2020
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 2/23/2026 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 11/17/2025 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/18/2025 10:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 7/14/2025 9:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 4/28/2025 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 3/10/2025 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 2/3/2025 10:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 11/9/2020 9:00:00 AM 2 MARK C MILLER
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/10/2020 11:00:00 AM 2 MARK C MILLER
Plea 6/3/2020 2:30:00 PM 2 MARK C MILLER
Pre-Trial 4/8/2020 8:30:00 AM 203 MARK C MILLER
Arraignment 3/25/2020 8:30:00 AM
Continued 3/11/2020 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
11/17/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
11/17/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/23/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
11/17/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
8/18/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
8/18/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 11/17/2025 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/18/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
7/23/2025 BW RETURNED BY FPD FOR FTA STATUS CONF HRG CR (RECALLED)
7/22/2025 Warrant for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR Recalled On 07/22/2025
7/22/2025 BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued (C. PRICE)
7/22/2025 Balance Due Notice Issued
7/22/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/18/2025 at 10:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/22/2025 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 07/22/2025 (BENCH WARRANT RECALLED. CLERK SHALL RESCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE.)
7/21/2025 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by Defendant on 07/21/2025 (THIRD PARTY DROPPED OFF)
7/21/2025 BW (FTA STATUS CONF HRG CR) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
7/17/2025 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
7/17/2025 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 07/17/2025
4/28/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
4/28/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/14/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/28/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
3/11/2025 Balance Due Notice Issued
3/11/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE continued to 04/28/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/11/2025 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 03/11/2025 (CLERK SHALL RESCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE ON THE DOCKET.)
3/10/2025 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE filed by Defendant on 03/10/2025
2/3/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
2/3/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
2/3/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/10/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
12/27/2024 Balance Due Notice Issued
12/27/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/03/2025 at 10:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/11/2024 Voided payment for $65.00 receipt number 2024406943(AGO REVERSAL)
2/28/2024 Paid $65.00 receipt# 2024406943 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 02/29/24
2/22/2024 Voided payment for $100.00 receipt number 2024403399 (DEFENDANT WANTED MONEY APPLIED TO SEATBELT TICKET)
1/31/2024 WEB PAYMENT Paid $100.00 receipt# 2024403399 paid by MORGAN L BRETZ
8/17/2023 TC Judgment Entry Issued
8/17/2023 Judgment This Day, August 17, 2023 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THE COURT BY WAY OF ITS OWN MOTION. IT HAS COME TO THE COURT'S ATTENTION THAT THE BENCH WARRANT DATED 12/17/2020 WAS INADVERTENTLY NOT FILE STAMPED BY THE CLERK'S OFFICE WHEN DOCKETED TO THE COURT'S DOCKET. THEREFORE, THE COURT ORDERS THE BENCH WARRANT DATED 12/17/2020 FILE STAMPED WITH TODAY'S FILE STAMP AND AN ENTRY MADE ON THE DOCKET AS TO THIS EFFECT. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
3/9/2023 Paid $51.30 receipt# 2023407036 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 03/09/23
3/26/2021 Case sent to collection agency on 03/26/2021
1/6/2021 WARRANT BLOCK RELEASE Issued
1/5/2021 MOTION FOR EARLY RELEASE FROM JAIL DENIED by MARK C MILLER JUDGE on 01/05/2021
1/4/2021 Written MOTION FOR EARLY RELEASE FROM JAIL filed by DEFENDANT FROM JAIL on 01/04/2021
1/4/2021 BW (5 DAYS NON COMPL REPORT TO JAIL) RETURNED BY FPD (PRICE) WITH $21.50 FEE
1/4/2021 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
1/4/2021 BW (5 DAYS NON COMPL REPORT TO JAIL) SERVED BY FPD(PRICE)
1/4/2021 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - REPORT TO JAIL was Served on 01/01/2021
12/23/2020 RECD NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM LITTER LANDING DEF FAILED TO WORK THE COMMUNITY SERVICE.
12/21/2020 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
12/17/2020 BW (5 DAYS NON COMPL REPORT TO JAIL) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERV
12/17/2020 MOTION DENIED by MARK C MILLER JUDGE on 12/17/2020 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON THIS 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2020 FOR CONSIDREATION OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO MODIFY SENTENCE IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CASE TO ALLOW MS. BRETZ TO SATISFY HER COMM SERV OBLIGATION THROUGH ELECTRONIC HOME MONITORING. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION SHALL BE DENIED. BW TO ISSUE AS A RESULT OF THE DEFENDANT'S FAILURE TO REPORT TO JAIL AS PREVIOUSLY ORDERED. THE COURT AFFORDS THE DEFENDANT 5 DAYS OF JAIL CREDIT FOR THE COMM SERV SHE DID COMPLETE. BE IT SO ORDERED S/ JUDGE MILLER)
12/17/2020 Non-Compliance Bench Warrant Issued
12/17/2020 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
12/17/2020 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - REPORT TO JAIL on 12/17/2020
12/17/2020 HCJC BY FAX- DEFT FAILED TO APPEAR FOR INCARCERATION ON 12/16/2020 AT 6PM FOR 10 DAYS
12/16/2020 Written MOTION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 12/16/2020 (TO MODIFY SENTENCE)
12/15/2020 MOTION FOR EXTENSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE DENIED by MARK C MILLER JUDGE on 12/15/2020
12/15/2020 Written MOTION FOR EXTENSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE filed by Defendant on 12/15/2020
11/5/2020 WEB PAYMENT Paid $419.00 receipt# 2020432325 paid by NATHANIEL GRIMM
11/5/2020 Voided payment for $450.00 receipt number 2020432273 (COURT MASTER ERROR)
11/5/2020 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 10 Credited 20 Suspended
11/5/2020 Paid $450.00 receipt# 2020432273 paid by NATHANIEL GRIMM
11/3/2020 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
11/3/2020 Commitment After Conviction Issued
11/3/2020 MOTION FOR EXTENSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTED by MARK C MILLER JUDGE on 11/03/2020 (DEFENDANT IS TO REPORT TO THE HANCOCK COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16 2020 AT 6:00PM TO SERVE 10 DAYS OF INCARCERATION. THE COURT WILL RECALL THE JAIL COMMITMENT IS ALL 100 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ARE COMPLETED PRIOR TO REPORT DATE. NO PARTIAL CREDIT IS GIVEN ON CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS. DEFENDANT IS NOT ELIGABLE FOR TIME AND HALF CREDIT.)
11/2/2020 Written MOTION FOR EXTENSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE filed by Defendant on 11/02/2020
10/15/2020 MOTION DENIED by MARK C MILLER JUDGE on 10/15/2020 (DEFENDANT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLTE REMAINING HOURS BY THE DEADLINE AS CHURCH PLACEMENT HAS RESTRICTED HOURS. A SECOND EXTENSION WILL NOT BE GRANTED ABSENT GOOD CAUSE)
10/14/2020 Written MOTION filed by Defendant on 10/14/2020 (SWITCH BACK TO CHURCH OF LIVING GOD)
9/29/2020 Community Service Referral Issued NEW DEADLINE DATE NOV 1 2020 SAD
8/10/2020 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
8/10/2020 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 11/09/2020 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER
8/10/2020 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
8/10/2020 Paid $20.00 receipt# 2020422123 paid by MORGAN L BRETZ
7/27/2020 Status Conference Reminder Issued
6/8/2020 Case sent to BCI&I on 06082020
6/3/2020 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Notice Issued
6/3/2020 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/10/2020 at 11:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER
6/3/2020 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
6/3/2020 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 06/03/2020
6/3/2020 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Notice Issued
6/3/2020 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 10 Credited 20 Suspended
6/3/2020 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
6/3/2020 The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the nature of the charge, possible penalties, right to counsel, right to jury/court trial, other rights and the various pleas available.The defendant thereafter entered a plea of NO CONTEST to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY to the charge.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05A1, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 20 Day(s) suspended consecutive to be scheduled by the Clerk's office. The defendant is ordered to pay all costs of confinement in a jail or other residential facility pursuant to ORC 2929.28, including but not limited to, a per diem fee for room and board in the jail of $106.51 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 3) Defendant may satisfy 10 Day(s) of Jail by performance of 100 Hours of COMMUNITY SERVICE. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
6/3/2020 Comm Serv Completion Report Notice Issued
6/3/2020 Community Service Time Sheet Notice Issued
6/3/2020 Community Service Referral Notice Issued
5/6/2020 Assignment Notice Notice Issued
5/6/2020 Plea set for 06/03/2020 at 02:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER Hearing was set on 05/06/2020
5/6/2020 PT Report Notice Issued
5/6/2020 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 05/27/2020 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
4/8/2020 PT Report Notice Issued
4/8/2020 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 04/29/2020 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
3/25/2020 Assignment Notice Notice Issued
3/25/2020 Pre-Trial set for 04/08/2020 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER
3/19/2020 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/19/2020
3/19/2020 Jury Demanded on 03/19/2020 by Attorney
3/19/2020 JUDGE MARK C MILLER assigned to case
3/19/2020 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
3/19/2020 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/19/2020
3/19/2020 WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/19/2020
3/19/2020 WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/19/2020
3/19/2020 REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/19/2020
3/19/2020 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/19/2020
3/19/2020 DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/19/2020
3/19/2020 HPD APPLICATION FEE of $25.00 assessed
3/11/2020 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/11/2020. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant suggested indigency and requested the appointment of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued until 03/25/2020 at 08:30 AM and that the Defendant shall contact the Hancock County Public Defender's Office, 100 E Main Cross St Ste 200, Findlay, Ohio at (419) 424-7276 If the Hancock County Public Defender declines to represent the Defendant or if the Defendant failed to contact the Hancock County Public Defender before 03/25/2020 the Defendant is ORDERED to reappear for arraignment on the date listed above. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(C).It is further ordered that the defendant be released upon signing/posting of UNS APP BOND in the amount of $1500.00, and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.
3/11/2020 JE Continuance Notice Issued
3/11/2020 Arraignment continued to 03/25/2020 at 08:30 AM
3/11/2020 Unsecured Appearance Bond Notice Issued
3/4/2020 Case Filed on 03/04/2020
3/4/2020 Arraignment set for 03/11/2020 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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