| 6/23/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 6/23/2026 |
ABILITY TO PAY REVIEW continued to 09/22/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 3 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 6/23/2026 |
TC Journal Entry Issued |
| 6/23/2026 |
Journal This Day, June 23, 2026 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 AN ABILITY TO PAY REVIEW HEARING. THE COURT FINDS THAT DEFENSE COUNSEL, PAUL MAEKASK WAS PRESENT, HOWEVER, THE DEFENDANT WAS NOT PRESENT. THE COURT FURTHER FINDS THAT THE DEFENDANT IS INCARCERATED IN THE HANCOCK COUNTY JAIL ON PENDING FELONY MATTERS. THE DEFENDANT MOVED TO CONTINUE THE HEARING. FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, THE MOTION IS GRANTED. IT IS ORDERED THAT THE ABILITY TO PAY REVIEW HEARING SHALL BE CONTINUED FOR APPROXIMATELY 90 DAYS. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate |
| 3/24/2026 |
TC Magistrates Decision Issued |
| 3/24/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 3/24/2026 |
ABILITY TO PAY REVIEW set for 06/23/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 3 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 3/24/2026 |
This Day, March 24, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THE COURT FINDS THAT THE DEFENDANT APPEARED WITH HIS ATTORNEY, PAUL MAEKASK. DURING THE HEARING, THE DEFENDANT STATED TO THE COURT THAT HE HAS THE ABILITY TO PAY $20.00 PER MONTH. FROM THE STATEMENTS MADE BY THE DEFENDANT, THE COURT FINDS THAT THE DEFENDANT HAS THE ABILITY TO PAY ON HIS FINES AND COSTS. THIS MATTER SHALL BE SET FOR AN ABILITY TO PAY REVIEW HEARING. IT IS THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAGISTRATE FOR THE COURT TO FIND THAT THE DEFENDANT HAS THE ABILITY TO PAY HIS FINES AND COSTS OF $20.00 PER MONTH AND TO SET AN ABILITY TO PAY REVIEW HEARING. THE COURT FINDS THAT THE DEFENDANT HAS WAIVED THE 14 DAY OBJECTION PERIOD ON THE MAGISTRATE'S DECISION. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate |
| 3/2/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 3/2/2026 |
ABILITY TO PAY set for 03/24/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 3 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 3/2/2026 |
BW FTA ABILITY TO PAY RETURNED BY FPD (RECALLED) |
| 2/26/2026 |
Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV |
| 2/26/2026 |
BW RECALLED WITH FPD (JESS) FTA ABILITY TO PAY HEARING |
| 2/26/2026 |
Warrant for ABILITY TO PAY HEARING Recalled On 02/26/2026 |
| 2/26/2026 |
BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued |
| 2/26/2026 |
MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/26/2026
JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED
THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON FEBRUARY 25, 2026, 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. WARRANT SHALL BE RECALLED AND HEARING SHALL BE RESET. |
| 2/25/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/25/2026 |
| 2/25/2026 |
Defendant found indigent. Court appoints PAUL MAEKASK as counsel. |
| 2/25/2026 |
Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/25/2026 |
| 2/19/2026 |
Warrant Block Sent to BMV |
| 2/10/2026 |
BW (FTA ABILITY TO PAY HG) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE |
| 2/10/2026 |
FTA Ability to Pay Hearing Issued |
| 2/10/2026 |
Warrant issued for ABILITY TO PAY HEARING on 02/10/2026 |
| 1/28/2026 |
DEFT'S COPY OF ASSIGNMENT NOTICE RETURNED BY USPS FROM 723 G ST FINDLAY, OH 45840 STATING RETURN TO SENDER; VACANT; UNABLE TO FORWARD |
| 1/6/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/6/2026 |
ABILITY TO PAY set for 02/10/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 3 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 1/6/2026 |
TC Journal Entry Issued |
| 1/6/2026 |
Journal This Day, January 06, 2026 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 AN ABILITY TO PAY HEARING. THE DEFENDANT WAS PRESENT WITHOUT COUNSEL. THE COURT ADVISED THE DEFENDANT THE NATURE OF THE HEARING AND HIS RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY. THE DEFENDANT REQUESTED TIME TO SEEK AN ATTORNEY AND MOVED THE COURT FOR A CONTINUACNE. THE COURT GRANTED SAID REQUEST. IT IS ORDERED THAT THE ABILITY TO PAY HEARING SHALL BE CONTINUED FOR 30 DAYS. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate |
| 12/8/2025 |
Ability to Pay Issued |
| 12/8/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 12/8/2025 |
ABILITY TO PAY set for 01/06/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 3 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 11/17/2025 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/08/2025 at 10:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 11/17/2025 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 11/17/2025 |
Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference. |
| 9/30/2025 |
Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference. |
| 9/30/2025 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 11/03/2025 at 10:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 09/30/2025 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 8/11/2025 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/15/2025 at 10:30 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 08/11/2025 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 8/11/2025 |
Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference. |
| 6/16/2025 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/11/2025 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 06/16/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 6/16/2025 |
Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference. |
| 4/8/2025 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/16/2025 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 04/08/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 2/10/2025 |
Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference. |
| 2/10/2025 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/17/2025 at 10:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 02/10/2025 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 1/6/2025 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/10/2025 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/06/2025 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 1/6/2025 |
Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference. |
| 11/5/2024 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/02/2024 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 11/05/2024 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 8/27/2024 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/28/2024 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 08/27/2024 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 7/3/2024 |
Case sent to collection agency on 07/03/2024 |
| 7/2/2024 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/19/2024 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/02/2024 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 7/2/2024 |
Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference. |
| 2/20/2024 |
BW RETURNED BY FPD (DAVIS) W/ $20.00 FEE 5 DAYS NON-COMPLIANCE REPORT TO JAIL |
| 2/20/2024 |
Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - REPORT TO JAIL was Served on 02/16/2024 |
| 2/15/2024 |
BW (5 DAYS NON COMP-REPORT TO JAIL) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE |
| 2/15/2024 |
MOTION DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/15/2024 |
| 2/15/2024 |
Non-Compliance Bench Warrant Issued |
| 2/15/2024 |
BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed |
| 2/15/2024 |
Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - REPORT TO JAIL on 02/15/2024 |
| 2/12/2024 |
MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/12/2024 (GRONSKY ($390.00)) SENT TO CO COMM ON 2/14/24 |
| 2/12/2024 |
Written MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/12/2024 (GRONSKY) |
| 2/12/2024 |
DEFENDANT FAILED TO REPORT FOR SCHEDULED COMMIT TO CCNO ON 2/09/2024 AT 0930HRS. DEF INCARCERATED AT HCJC ON SCHEDULED COMMITMENT WITH HCCP AS OF 2/09/2024. |
| 2/8/2024 |
Written MOTION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/08/2024 (TO SERVE SENTENCE AT HANCOCK COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER) |
| 2/6/2024 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 04/15/2024 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 02/06/2024 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 2/6/2024 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 2/6/2024 |
CCNO Commitment - City Issued |
| 2/6/2024 |
Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 02/06/2024 |
| 2/6/2024 |
Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 55 Suspended |
| 2/6/2024 |
Finding of GUILTY entered for 525.07A - OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS |
| 2/6/2024 |
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.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS ORC/CO 525.07A, and is sentenced as follows: 1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 60 Day(s) with 55 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.
3) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s). |
| 1/9/2024 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/9/2024 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 02/06/2024 at 03:45 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/09/2024 |
| 1/9/2024 |
PT Report Issued |
| 1/9/2024 |
Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation. |
| 11/15/2023 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 11/15/2023 |
Pre-Trial set for 01/09/2024 at 03:45 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 11/8/2023 |
Jury Demanded on 11/08/2023 by Attorney |
| 11/8/2023 |
Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 11/08/2023 |
| 11/8/2023 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/08/2023 |
| 11/8/2023 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 11/8/2023 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/08/2023 |
| 11/8/2023 |
Written MOTION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/08/2023 (RESERVE ALL RIGHTS NOT SPECIFICALLY WAIVED) |
| 11/8/2023 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/08/2023 |
| 11/8/2023 |
Written WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/08/2023 |
| 11/8/2023 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/08/2023 |
| 11/8/2023 |
Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/08/2023 |
| 11/6/2023 |
Defendant found indigent. Court appoints THOMAS GRONSKY as counsel. |
| 11/6/2023 |
Entry – Appointment of Counsel: This matter comes on for consideration of the Defendant’s request for the appointment of counsel. Upon consideration of said request, the Court finds: Defendant’s request well taken for the following reason(s): Public Defender has conflict of interest. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that Thomas Gronsky Esq., an attorney at law admitted to practice before the bar of the State of Ohio, be appointed for the above named Defendant to be paid for at public expense, upon the following conditions: The $25.00 application fee shall be assessed as costs. s/by Judge Alan D. Hackenberg
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| 11/3/2023 |
HCPD UNABLE TO REPRESENT DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
| 10/26/2023 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 10/26/2023. 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 11/08/2023 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 11/08/2023 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. |
| 10/26/2023 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 10/26/2023 |
Arraignment continued to 11/08/2023 at 08:30 AM |
| 10/26/2023 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 10/17/2023 |
Arraignment changed to 10/26/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 202 Hearing was set on 10/17/2023 |
| 10/17/2023 |
Case Filed on 10/17/2023 |