Case Details

General Information

Case Number
22TRC06380
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
9/30/2022
Date Filed
10/3/2022
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
BORTEL, JOSHUA
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JAMES K ATCHISON
Address Line 1
312 ASH ST APT 104
Address Line 2
City
ALBION
State
MI
ZIP Code
49224
DLN
RM439551
DOB
7/16/1963

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,112.50
Total Paid
$25.00
Total Owed
$1,087.50

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
JKF8668
Vehicle Year
2013
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
GRY

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 03201194093020220739 333.01A1A OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 1/16/2024 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
2 03201194093020220739 335.10D EXPIRED OR UNLAWFUL PLATES MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 1/16/2024 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
03201194093020220739
Statute Code
333.01A1A
Statute Description
OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
1/16/2024
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
2
Citation Number
03201194093020220739
Statute Code
335.10D
Statute Description
EXPIRED OR UNLAWFUL PLATES
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
1/16/2024
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/16/2024 10:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/17/2024 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/18/2024 9:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 8/30/2023 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 8/2/2023 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 5/31/2023 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 5/3/2023 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 2/1/2023 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 12/7/2022 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 11/2/2022 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 10/18/2022 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/4/2022 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
10/3/2024 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
9/24/2024 BW (FTA STAT CONF HRG ) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
9/20/2024 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
9/20/2024 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
9/20/2024 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 09/20/2024
8/13/2024 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
8/8/2024 BW CR (FTA STATUS CONF) RETURNED BY HSO (RECALLED)
8/8/2024 Balance Due Notice Issued
8/8/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/16/2024 at 10:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/8/2024 Warrant for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR Recalled On 08/08/2024
8/8/2024 BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued
8/8/2024 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 08/08/2024 (SEE ENTRY)
8/7/2024 TC Journal Entry Issued
8/7/2024 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE filed by Defendant on 08/07/2024
8/7/2024 Journal This Day, August 07, 2024 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS DAY THIS MATTER CAME ON TO BE HEARD UPON THE MOTION OF THE DEFENDANT TO RETRACT THE BENCH WARRANT ISSUED FOR DEFENDANT'S ARREST DUE TO DEFENDANT'S FAILURE TO APPEAR AT A SCHEDULED STATUS CONFERNCE ON 6/17/2024 AND TO RESCHEDULE THE SAME. THE COURT FINDS THE MOTION WELL TAKEN AND GRANTS THE SAME. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED THAT THE BENCH WARRANT SHALL BE RECALLED AND THE CLERK SHALL RESCHEDULE STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE. THE DEFENDANT MUST BE PRESENT ON SAID DATE OTHERWISE A BENCH WARRANT WILL BE ISSUED FOR DEFENDANT'S ARREST. IF THE DEFENDANT IS PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO SAID STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING, THE COURT WILL VACATE THE STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate
7/9/2024 DEF COPY OF BW FTA STAT CONF HRG -NO SUCH NUMBER; UNABLE TO FORWARD
7/3/2024 Case sent to collection agency on 07/03/2024
6/25/2024 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
6/21/2024 BW (FTA STATUS CONF HRG CR) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
6/20/2024 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
6/20/2024 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 06/20/2024
3/18/2024 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
3/18/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/17/2024 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/18/2024 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
3/18/2024 Paid $25.00 receipt# 2024408802 paid by JAMES K ATCHISON
1/30/2024 Case sent to BCI&I on 01302024
1/30/2024 Case sent to BCI&I on 01302024
1/16/2024 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
1/16/2024 Suspension Information modified to : Assigned Suspension Class: 5 - 6 Months to 3 Years
1/16/2024 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
1/16/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/18/2024 at 09:00 AM by
1/16/2024 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
1/16/2024 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
1/16/2024 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 01/16/2024
1/16/2024 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
1/16/2024 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 4 Credited 26 Suspended
1/16/2024 Finding of GUILTY entered for 333.01A1A - OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED
1/16/2024 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 OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSEDORC/CO 333.01A1A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $450.00 plus all costs 2) Operator's license SUSPENSION of 365 days .3) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 26 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 up to $108.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 4) Credit for 4 Day(s) days served. 5) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s).
1/16/2024 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 01/16/2024
1/16/2024 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 335.10D - EXPIRED OR UNLAWFUL PLATES
1/16/2024 TC Journal half sheet Issued
1/16/2024 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
1/12/2024 BW RETURNED BY FPD (SAWINSKI) W/ $21.50 FEE FTA PLEA
1/12/2024 BW (FTA PLEA) SERVED BY FPD (SAWINSKI)
1/12/2024 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 01/11/2024
9/5/2023 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
8/30/2023 BW (FTA PLEA) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
8/30/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/30/2023. 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 $650.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
8/30/2023 JE Continuance Issued
8/30/2023 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
8/30/2023 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
8/30/2023 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 08/30/2023
8/8/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/8/2023 Plea continued to 08/30/2023 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/2/2023 Plea Modification Entry: Defendant failed to appear - request for continuance granted. Reset for plea. Judicial Assistant to set in about 30 days. Time tolled pursuant to ORC 2945.72(H) s/by Judge Stephanie M. Bishop.
7/31/2023 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 07/31/2023
7/28/2023 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/28/2023
6/7/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/7/2023 Plea continued to 08/02/2023 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/2/2023 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/02/2023 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON JUNE 1, 2023, ON THE MOTION TO CONTINUE THE PLEA HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MAY 31, 2023 AND RESCHEDULE THE HEARING IN 60 DAYS. 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. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72 ET SEQ)
6/1/2023 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by Defendant's Attorney on 06/01/2023
5/3/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/3/2023 Plea continued to 05/31/2023 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
5/3/2023 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/03/2023 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON MAY 3RD 2023 ON THE MOTION TO CONTINUE. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72 BE IT SO ORDERED S/ JUDGE BISHOP)
5/3/2023 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by Defendant's Attorney on 05/03/2023
3/1/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/1/2023 Plea set for 05/03/2023 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/01/2023
2/1/2023 PT Report Issued
2/1/2023 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 02/22/2023 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.
1/4/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/4/2023 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 02/01/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/04/2023
12/7/2022 PT Report Issued
12/7/2022 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 12/28/2022 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.
11/7/2022 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/7/2022 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 12/07/2022 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 11/07/2022
11/2/2022 PT Report Issued
11/2/2022 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 11/23/2022 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.
10/12/2022 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/12/2022 Pre-Trial set for 11/02/2022 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/12/2022
10/11/2022 Jury Demanded on 10/11/2022 by Attorney
10/11/2022 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/11/2022
10/11/2022 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/11/2022
10/11/2022 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
10/11/2022 DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/11/2022
10/11/2022 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
10/11/2022 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/11/2022
10/11/2022 REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/11/2022
10/11/2022 WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/11/2022
10/11/2022 WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/11/2022
10/11/2022 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/11/2022
10/11/2022 HPD APPLICATION FEE of $25.00 assessed
10/4/2022 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/04/2022. 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 10/18/2022 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 10/18/2022 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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.
10/4/2022 JE Continuance Issued
10/4/2022 Arraignment continued to 10/18/2022 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 10/04/2022
10/4/2022 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
10/3/2022 Arraignment set for 10/04/2022 at 08:30 AM in room 202
10/3/2022 Case Filed on 10/03/2022

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