Case Details

General Information

Case Number
22CRB00838
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
6/18/2022
Date Filed
6/27/2022
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JAMES L COURTNEY
Address Line 1
624 CHARLES AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
C635452793410
DOB
9/21/1979

Financial Information

Total Cost
$2,972.50
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$2,972.50

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 202212676 513.12 POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA M4 NO CONTEST GUILTY 6/21/2023 KEVIN C SMITH
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202212676
Statute Code
513.12
Statute Description
POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Degree
M4
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
6/21/2023
Adjudicated By
KEVIN C SMITH

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/30/2026 10:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/9/2024 10:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/5/2024 9:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/17/2024 9:00:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 4/15/2024 9:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 2/5/2024 9:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 11/6/2023 10:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/25/2023 10:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/14/2023 10:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 6/21/2023 10:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 5/10/2023 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 3/22/2023 1:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 2/1/2023 1:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 11/9/2022 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 8/24/2022 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 7/27/2022 8:30:00 AM
Continued 7/20/2022 8:30:00 AM
Continued 7/6/2022 8:30:00 AM
Continued 6/30/2022 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/6/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/30/2026 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 02/06/2026 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/6/2026 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
8/5/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/09/2024 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 08/05/2024 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/5/2024 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
6/17/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/05/2024 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 06/17/2024 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/17/2024 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
4/15/2024 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
4/15/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/17/2024 at 09:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 04/15/2024 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
2/5/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 04/15/2024 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/05/2024 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2/5/2024 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
11/6/2023 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
11/6/2023 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/05/2024 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 11/06/2023 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/1/2023 Case sent to collection agency on 11/01/2023
10/5/2023 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 11/06/2023 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 10/05/2023 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
9/8/2023 TC Judgment Entry Issued
9/8/2023 Judgment This Day, September 08, 2023 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that The prior granted motion for good time credit received on September 5, 2023 shall now be considered denied. The defendant has not yet been incarcerated for the 30 days required for eligibility to earn good time credit in this court. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
9/7/2023 MOTION FOR CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/07/2023
9/7/2023 GOOD TIME CREDIT FOR AUGUST 2023 AT CCNO (5 DAYS)(YEAR TO DATE 5 DAYS)
9/5/2023 Written MOTION FOR CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 09/05/2023
8/24/2023 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/25/2023 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 08/24/2023 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/22/2023 BW(30 DAYS NON COMPL COMM SERV) RETURNED BY FPD(FREY) W/ $21.50 FEE
8/21/2023 COMMITMENT SERVED BY CCNO (GRIFFITH) ON 8/21/2023 AT 0930HRS FOR 29 DAYS
8/21/2023 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
8/21/2023 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
8/21/2023 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
8/21/2023 Supplemental Disposition Issued
8/21/2023 BW (30 DAYS NON COMP COMM SERV) SERVED BY FPD (FREY)
8/21/2023 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - COMMUNITY SERVICE was Served on 08/21/2023
8/21/2023 This Day, August 21, 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 Probation Officer Claflin. The defendant, James Courtney, is currently incarcerated in the Hancock County Justice Center for a 30 day community service warrant. In an attempt to keep from overcrowding at the Justice Center it is recommended that the defendant be transferred from the Justice Center to Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio for his remaining 29 days. The request is well taken. Defendant is ordered to be released from the Hancock County Justice Center to Municipal Court employee at 0930 hrs on 8/21/23 and immediately incarcerated at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
8/16/2023 BW(30 DAYS NON COMPL COMM SERV) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERV
8/16/2023 Non-Compliance Bench Warrant Issued
8/16/2023 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
8/16/2023 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - COMMUNITY SERVICE on 08/16/2023
8/15/2023 MOTION FOR EXTENSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 08/15/2023
8/14/2023 Written MOTION FOR EXTENSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE filed by Defendant on 08/14/2023
8/9/2023 RECD FINAL NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF FAILED TO WORK THE UNIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ON AUGUST 8 2023 UPON REVIEW
8/4/2023 RECD NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF FAILED TO WORK A UNIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ON AUGUST 3 2023
8/1/2023 RECD NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF FAILED TO WORK THE UNIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ON AUGUST 1 2023
7/31/2023 RECD NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF FAILED TO WORK THE UNIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ON JULY 27 2023
7/26/2023 RECD NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF FAILED TO WORK THE UNIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ON JULY 25 2023
7/18/2023 RECD NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF FAILED TO WORK THE UNIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ON JULY 18 2023
7/13/2023 RECD NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF FAILED TO WORK THE UNIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ON JULY 13 2023
7/12/2023 RECD NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF FAILED TO WORK THE UNIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ON JULY 11 2023
7/10/2023 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/14/2023 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 07/10/2023 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/10/2023 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
7/7/2023 RECD NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF FAILED TO WORK THE 2ND OF 8 UNITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ON JULY 6 2023
6/29/2023 RECD NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF FAILED TO WORK THE 1ST OF 8 UNITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ON JUNE 29 2023
6/29/2023 Community Service Referral Issued EXTENSION JUNE 29 EXTENDED UNTIL AUG 1
6/21/2023 CANCELLED Jury Trial for 07/27/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/12/2023
6/21/2023 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 06/21/2023
6/21/2023 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 30 Credited
6/21/2023 Finding of GUILTY entered for 513.12 - POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
6/21/2023 Comm Serv Completion Report Issued
6/21/2023 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.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIAORC/CO 513.12, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) 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 up to $108.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 3) Defendant may satisfy 30 Day(s) of Jail by performance of 8 UNIT(S) of COMMUNITY SERVICE. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
6/21/2023 Community Service Referral Issued
5/17/2023 SUBP FOR OFFICER SOURS RETURNED BY BLF(SCHIMMOELLER) W/ $7.00 FEE
5/17/2023 SUBP FOR OFFICER HACKWORTH RETURNED BY BLF(SCHIMMOELLER) W/ $7.00 FEE
5/16/2023 SUBP FOR OFFICER SOURS FILED BY PROS OFFICE ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERV
5/16/2023 SUBP FOR OFFICER HACKWORTH FILED BY PROS OFFICE ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERV
5/12/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/12/2023 Jury Trial set for 07/27/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/12/2023 PRETRIAL WITH COURT SCHEDULED FOR 6/21/2023
5/12/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/12/2023 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 06/21/2023 at 10:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/12/2023 JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR 7/27/2023
5/12/2023 MOTION TO VACATE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/12/2023 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON MAY 11, 2023, ON THE MOTION TO VACATE THE PLEA HEARING AND RESCHEDULE FOR A JURY TRIAL. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. SET FOR JURY TRIAL WITH PRETRIAL WITH THE JUDGE AT LEAST 14 DAYS PRIOR TO THE JURY TRIAL DATE. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2942.72 ET SEQ BE IT SO ORDERED)
5/11/2023 Written MOTION TO VACATE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 05/11/2023 (AND SET FOR JURY TRIAL)
3/24/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/24/2023 Plea set for 05/10/2023 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/24/2023
3/23/2023 This Day, March 23, 2023 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT FOR A PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT. PROSECUTOR FINELLI APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY AND ATTORNEY MAEKASK APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE DEFENDANT. THE DEFENDANT WAS NOT PRESENT. ATTORNEY MAEKASK REQUESTED THAT THE CASE BE SET FOR PLEA. DEFENDNAT SHALL BE PRESENT. SET FOR PLEA. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PURSUANT TO ORC 2945.72. XC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND ATTORNEY MAEKASK. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
2/6/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/6/2023 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 03/22/2023 at 01:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/06/2023
2/3/2023 This Day, February 02, 2023 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT FOR A PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT. PROSECUTOR FINELLI APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY AND DEFENDANT APPEARED WITH ATTORNEY MAEKASK. ATTORNEY MAEKASK ADVISED THE COURT THAT THE DEFENDANT IS ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN A VALID OL PRIOR TO A CHANGE OF PLEA AND BELIEVES HE CAN DO SO IN APPROXIMATELY 6 WEEKS. SET FOR PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT IN APPROXIMATELY 6 WEEKS. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PURSUANT TO ORC 2945.72. XC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND ATTORNEY MEAKASK. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
11/21/2022 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/21/2022 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 02/01/2023 at 01:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 11/21/2022
11/9/2022 PT Report Issued
11/9/2022 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL.Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 11/30/2022 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.
9/12/2022 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/12/2022 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 11/09/2022 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 09/12/2022
8/24/2022 PT Report Issued
8/24/2022 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 09/14/2022 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.
8/12/2022 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
8/4/2022 BW RETURNED BY FPD (ROESCH) FOR FTA ARRN (RECALLED)
8/3/2022 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/3/2022 Pre-Trial set for 08/24/2022 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 08/03/2022
8/3/2022 RECALLED BW (FTA ARRN) WITH FPD (ROESCH) VIA PHONE AND FAX
8/3/2022 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 08/03/2022
8/3/2022 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING Recalled On 08/03/2022
8/3/2022 BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued
8/3/2022 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 08/03/2022 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON AUGUST 2, 2022, ON THE MOTION TO WITHDRAW WARRANT. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. BE IT SO ORDERED.)
8/2/2022 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/02/2022
8/2/2022 Jury Demanded on 08/02/2022 by Attorney
8/2/2022 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/02/2022
8/2/2022 REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/02/2022
8/2/2022 WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/02/2022
8/2/2022 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/02/2022
8/2/2022 DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/02/2022
8/2/2022 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
8/2/2022 HPD APPLICATION FEE of $25.00 assessed
8/1/2022 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
7/28/2022 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
7/28/2022 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT DENIED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 07/28/2022 (NO DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY DEFENDANT AND DEFENDANT HAS FAILED TO APPEAR PREVIOUSLY WITH NO CONTACT FROM DEFENDANT. BENCH WARRANT RECALLED ONCE DEFENDANT PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION. DEFENDANT SHOULD CONTACT PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE AS PREVIOUSLY INDICATED FOR COURT.)
7/27/2022 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by Defendant on 07/27/2022 (THIRD PARTY DROP OFF)
7/27/2022 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/27/2022. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
7/27/2022 JE Continuance Issued
7/27/2022 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
7/27/2022 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
7/27/2022 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 07/27/2022
7/20/2022 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/20/2022. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 07/27/2022 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
7/20/2022 JE Continuance Issued
7/20/2022 Arraignment continued to 07/27/2022 at 08:30 AM
7/6/2022 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/06/2022. 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 07/20/2022 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 07/20/2022 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 OR BOND , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.No possession of drug paraphernalia or drug abuse instruments.
7/6/2022 JE Continuance Issued
7/6/2022 Arraignment continued to 07/20/2022 at 08:30 AM
7/6/2022 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
6/30/2022 Arraignment continued to 07/06/2022 at 08:30 AM
6/30/2022 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 06/30/2022 (GRANTED. RESET FOR 7/6/2022 AT 8:30 A.M. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ.)
6/29/2022 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 06/29/2022
6/27/2022 Case Filed on 06/27/2022
6/27/2022 Arraignment set for 06/30/2022 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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