Case Details

General Information

Case Number
23TRC04503
Attorney Name
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
7/1/2023
Date Filed
7/5/2023
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
FRANK, JACOB
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
Address Line 1
26261 OAK MEADOWS WEST
Address Line 2
City
PERRYSBURG
State
OH
ZIP Code
43551
DLN
RR738988
DOB
7/29/1979

Financial Information

Total Cost
$4,352.00
Total Paid
$2,710.00
Total Owed
$1,642.00

Vehicle Information

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

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3201018577 333.01A1A OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED M1 GUILTY GUILTY 11/21/2023 ALAN D HACKENBERG
2 CO3201018577 331.37B DRIVING ON SIDEWALK MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 11/21/2023 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201018577
Statute Code
333.01A1A
Statute Description
OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED
Degree
M1
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
11/21/2023
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3201018577
Statute Code
331.37B
Statute Description
DRIVING ON SIDEWALK
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
11/21/2023
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 4/27/2026 10:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Desk Review 4/6/2026 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 1/26/2026 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 11/10/2025 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 8/18/2025 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Revocation 5/15/2024 3:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 5/9/2024 10:00:00 AM 3 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 11/21/2023 2:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
TELEPHONE PRETRIAL 9/19/2023 10:15:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 8/8/2023 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 7/18/2023 8:30:00 AM 202
Continued 7/5/2023 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
4/30/2026 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
4/30/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
4/30/2026 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 04/30/2026
3/25/2026 DR Cancelled set Stat Conf Issued
3/25/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 04/27/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/22/2026 Desk Review continued to 04/06/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/29/2025 Paid $90.00 receipt# 2025440361 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 010126
12/1/2025 Paid $90.00 receipt# 2025437492 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 120425
11/18/2025 Paid $100.00 receipt# 2025435976 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
10/17/2025 Desk Review continued to 01/26/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/8/2025 Paid $100.00 receipt# 2025431850 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr 908053
9/29/2025 Paid $90.00 receipt# 2025430605 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 100225
9/15/2025 Paid $90.00 receipt# 2025428735 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 09/18/25
8/29/2025 Desk Review continued to 11/10/2025 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/25/2025 Paid $100.00 receipt# 2025426501 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
8/12/2025 Paid $90.00 receipt# 2025424890 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 08/14/2025
7/24/2025 Paid $100.00 receipt# 2025422792 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
6/24/2025 Paid $100.00 receipt# 2025419420 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
5/27/2025 Paid $90.00 receipt# 2025416351 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 05/29/25
5/14/2025 Successful Probation Release Issued
5/14/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
5/14/2025 Desk Review set for 08/18/2025 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/14/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference
5/5/2025 Paid $90.00 receipt# 2025413854 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 05/08/25
4/23/2025 Paid $100.00 receipt# 2025412744 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
4/8/2025 Paid $90.00 receipt# 2025411121 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 04/10/25
3/26/2025 Paid $100.00 receipt# 2025409646 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr 111110
2/27/2025 Paid $100.00 receipt# 2025406272 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
2/6/2025 Case sent to collection agency on 02/06/2025
11/14/2024 Paid $100.00 receipt# 2024436036 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
10/23/2024 Paid $200.00 receipt# 2024433512 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
8/19/2024 Paid $110.00 receipt# 2024426354 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
8/19/2024 Case sent to collection agency on 03/07/2024 Recalled on 08/19/2024
7/26/2024 MOTION TO REMOVE CASE(S) FROM COLLECTIONS GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 07/26/2024 (REMOVE DEFENDANT FROM COLLECTIONS)
7/22/2024 Written MOTION TO REMOVE CASE(S) FROM COLLECTIONS filed by Defendant on 07/22/2024
7/10/2024 Paid $180.00 receipt# 2024421762 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 07/11/24
7/1/2024 Modification Order - BMV 2055 Issued
7/1/2024 Suspension Information modified to : Modification granted for suspended license
7/1/2024 Suspension Information modified to : OCCUPATIONAL TO/FROM COURT TO/FROM TREATMENT MUST CARRY PROOF OF APT HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES
7/1/2024 MOTION TO REINSTATE OL GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 07/01/2024 (CT OL SUSPENSION TERMINATED)
7/1/2024 Paid $200.00 receipt# 2024420789 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
7/1/2024 Written MOTION TO REINSTATE OL filed by Defendant on 07/01/2024
6/18/2024 Privilege Card Issued
6/18/2024 Paid $200.00 receipt# 2024419134 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
5/23/2024 Privilege Card Issued
5/23/2024 Paid $200.00 receipt# 2024416443 paid by MATTHEW H NEAL Jr
5/15/2024 ProbViolationWaiver Issued
5/15/2024 Attorney representation withdrawn (Removed due to being post sentence)
5/9/2024 Supplemental Disposition Issued
5/9/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/9/2024 Revocation continued to 05/15/2024 at 03:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/9/2024 This Day, May 09, 2024 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 Greeno. She recommends vacating the revocation hearing scheduled for 5/9/2024 at 10:00 am due to the unavailability of the defendant. She recommends rescheduling the hearing for 5/15/2024 at 3:30 pm. The recommendation is well taken. Therefore, it is the order of the Court the revocation hearing scheduled for 5/9/2024 and 10:00 am be rescheduled to 5/15/2025 at 3:30 pm. Be it so ordered. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
4/23/2024 RECD COMPLIANCE REPORT FROM ZEPF CENTER DEF COMPLETED EVAL WITH NO FURTHER TREATMENT
4/23/2024 Privilege Card Issued
4/23/2024 PROOF OF INSURANCE (THE GENERAL) EFFECTIVE 01/02/2024 THROUGH 01/02/2025 SHOWN ELECTRONICALLY BY DEFT
4/23/2024 PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT (JEDS, 2600 W SYLVANIA AVE #1, TOLEDO, OH 43613) SHOWN BY DEFT
4/23/2024 PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT (THE NICKEL, 129 EUCLID AVE, TOLEDO, OH 43605) SHOWN BY DEFT
4/23/2024 MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL DRIVING PRIVILEGES GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 04/23/2024 (PARENTING TIME EXCHANGE)
4/23/2024 Written MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL DRIVING PRIVILEGES filed by Defendant on 04/23/2024 (PARENTING TIME EXCHANGE)
4/2/2024 COMMITMENT RETURNED BY CCNO (CLAFLIN) FOR 9 DAYS ON 4/2/2024 AT 9:30AM
4/2/2024 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
4/2/2024 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
4/2/2024 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
4/2/2024 Supplemental Disposition Issued
4/2/2024 This Day, April 02, 2024 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that The defendant is currently incarcerated at the Hancock County Jail reference a commitment in this case. Whereas, Defendant Neal was initially charged by the City of Findlay Police Department, and to reduce the inmate population within the Hancock County Justice Center, the Hancock County Jail shall discharge Defendant Neal into the custody of this Court's Probation Department on April 2, 2024 at 0930 hours. This Court's Probation Department shall then have Defendant Neal transported to CCNO to serve the remaining 9 days jail scheduled in this case. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
4/1/2024 COMMITMENT RETURNED BY HCJC (GRIFFITH) ON 4/01/2024 AT 10:30AM FOR 10 DAYS
4/1/2024 DEF FAILED TO REPORT FOR CCNO COMMITMENT ON 4/01/2024 AT 9:30AM FOR 10 DAYS
4/1/2024 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
4/1/2024 Commitment After Conviction Issued
4/1/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/1/2024 Revocation set for 05/09/2024 at 10:00 AM in room 3 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
4/1/2024 TC Judgment Entry Issued
4/1/2024 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
4/1/2024 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
4/1/2024 Judgment This Day, April 01, 2024 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that The Court was notified the defendant failed to report for his scheduled 10-day commitment on 4/01/2024 at 9:30am as scheduled with his Probation Officer to be served at CCNO. Due to missing the CCNO bus, the defendant shall be served a new commitment to be incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center for 10 days starting 4/01/2024 at 10:30am. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
3/7/2024 MOTION TO RESCHEDULE JAIL DENIED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 03/07/2024
3/7/2024 Case sent to collection agency on 03/07/2024
3/6/2024 Written MOTION TO RESCHEDULE JAIL filed by Defendant on 03/06/2024
1/30/2024 MOTION GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 01/30/2024 (DEFENDANT SHALL BE RELEASED AFTER SERVICES 10 DAYS. REMAINING 10 DAYS SHALL BE SERVED CONSECUTIVELY AND BY 03/31/2024 WITH APPROVAL OF PROBATION OFFICER.)
1/22/2024 Written MOTION filed by Defendant on 01/22/2024 (TO SPLIT/SCHEDULE JAIL DAYS (AT CCNO))
1/22/2024 BW (20 DAYS-NON COMPLIANCE -REPORT TO JAIL) SERVED BY PROBATION (HUBER)
1/22/2024 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - REPORT TO JAIL was Served on 01/22/2024
1/22/2024 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
1/22/2024 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
1/22/2024 BW (20 DAYS -NON COMPLIANCE-REPORT TO JAIL) ISSUED TO PROB TO SERVE
1/19/2024 Non-Compliance Bench Warrant Issued
1/19/2024 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
1/19/2024 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - REPORT TO JAIL on 01/19/2024
1/19/2024 COMMITMENT RETURNED BY CCNO (GRIFFITH) DEF FAILED TO REPORT FOR 10 DAYS ON 1/16/24 AT 9:30AM. WARRANT TO ISSUE FOR ORIGINALLY SENTENCED 20 DAYS.
12/11/2023 Case sent to BCI&I on 12112023
12/11/2023 Case sent to BCI&I on 12112023
11/21/2023 BALANCE DUE REMINDER Issued
11/21/2023 Program Appt Notification Issued
11/21/2023 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
11/21/2023 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
11/21/2023 ALS Disposition Issued
11/21/2023 ALS Ordered Terminated
11/21/2023 ALS Ordered Terminated
11/21/2023 Plea of GUILTY entered on 11/21/2023
11/21/2023 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 11/21/2023
11/21/2023 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 90 Day(s) 70 Suspended
11/21/2023 Finding of GUILTY entered for 333.01A1A - OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED
11/21/2023 Evaluation Referral Issued
11/21/2023 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 GUILTY 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 OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSEDORC/CO 333.01A1A, 1 priors and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $1000.00 plus all costs 2) Operator's license SUSPENSION of 730 days Reconsideration after 365 days.Limited privileges granted on 07/01/2023 conditioned upon issuance of permit by court3) A jail sentence of 90 Day(s) with 70 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) Defendant shall obtain an ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE evaluation from a state certified counselor within 30 days, and pursue any recommended course of treatment, and shall further be required to notify this Court every 30 days of his progress 5) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 2 Year(s).6) Defendant shall be placed on probation for 1 Year(s).10 DAYS JAIL TO BE SERVED STRAIGHT. THE REMAINING 1O DAYS OF JAIL TO BE SCHEDULED BY PROBATION AND DOES NOT NEED TO BE CONSECUTIVE DAYS. .
11/21/2023 Rules for Driving Privileges Issued
11/21/2023 OCCUPATIONAL TO/FROM COURT TO/FROM TREATMENT MUST CARRY PROOF OF APT HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES
11/21/2023 Modification granted for suspended license
11/21/2023 Assigned Suspension Class: U - Unclassified
11/21/2023 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 331.37B - DRIVING ON SIDEWALK
11/21/2023 TC Journal half sheet Issued
11/21/2023 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
9/20/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/20/2023 Plea set for 11/21/2023 at 02:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 09/20/2023
9/19/2023 PT Report Issued
9/19/2023 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR PLEA. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
9/7/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/7/2023 TELEPHONE PRETRIAL set for 09/19/2023 at 10:15 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG ATTY WILLIAMS TO INITIATE THE PRE-TRIAL BY CALLING THE CLERKS OFFICE AT 419-424-7141 AND ASKING TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE PROSECUTOR.
8/24/2023 CANCELLED Pre-Trial for 09/05/2023 at 03:45 PM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/18/2023 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRE TRIAL GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 08/18/2023 (THIS CAUSE CAME BEFORE THIS COURT THIS 18TH DAY OF AUGUST 2023, UPON DEFENDANT'T MOTION TO CONTINUE. FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, THE SAME IS HEREBY GRANTED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72 ET SEQ)
8/17/2023 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRE TRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/17/2023
8/9/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/9/2023 Pre-Trial continued to 09/05/2023 at 03:45 PM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/8/2023 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRE TRIAL GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 08/08/2023 (THIS CAUSE CAME BEFORE THIS COURT 8TH DAY OF AUGUST 2023, UPON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO CONTINUE. FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, THE SAME IS HEREBY GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED THAT SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ. IT IS SO ORDERED.)
8/4/2023 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRE TRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/04/2023
7/12/2023 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/12/2023
7/10/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/10/2023 Pre-Trial set for 08/08/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/6/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/06/2023
7/6/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/06/2023
7/6/2023 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 07/06/2023
7/6/2023 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
7/6/2023 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/06/2023
7/6/2023 WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/06/2023
7/6/2023 REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/06/2023
7/6/2023 WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/06/2023
7/6/2023 JOSHUA E WILLIAMS filed notice of appearance
7/5/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/05/2023. 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 07/18/2023 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 07/18/2023 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.Placed on Pre-trial Supervision: Must report to the Probation department immediately after court. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and Probation Department.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason. MUST APPEAR AT ALL FUTURE COURT HEARINGS AND APPEAR ON TIME.
7/5/2023 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
7/5/2023 Arraignment continued to 07/18/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 202
7/5/2023 Arraignment set for 07/05/2023 at 02:00 PM in room 202
7/5/2023 Case Filed on 07/05/2023
7/3/2023 JUDGMENT ENTRY-DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE- THIS MATTER CAME ON THIS 2ND DAY OF JULY, 2023, FOR A DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE CONCERNING THE ARREST OF THE DEFENDANT FOR A CHARGE OF POSSESSION OF DRUGS (F-3) 2925.11(A) OVI (M-1) C.O. 333.01(A)(1)(A). A VIOLATION OF OHIO REVISED CODE UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE AVAILABLE EVIDENCE THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE EXISTS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT SAID DEFENDANT COMMITTED THE OFFENSES SPECIFIED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT SAID DEFENDANT BE BROUGHT TO THE COURT FOR ARRAIGNEMNT AT THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT BOND BE SET AS FOLLOWS: CASH, SURETY OR PROPERTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 10 % CASH NOT ALLOWED CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: NO CONSUMPTION/POSSESSION OF ANY ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS OF ABUSE DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CASE. THE DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO RANDOM TESTING BY THE COURT TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WHILE THE CASE IS PENDING. PLACED ON PRE-TRIAL SUPERVISION: MUST REPORT TO IMMEDIATELY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCY BY 9:00AM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING HIS-HER RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO ANY ADDTIONAL CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE COURT AND SUPERVISING DEPARTMENT: HANCOCK COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT 514 S MAIN ST FINDLAY OH 45840-419-424-7085 THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON _WEDNESDAY JULY 5, 2023 AT 2:00 P.M. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CONDITIONS AND OR FAILURE TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT CAN RESULT IN THE BOND BEING REVOKED AND OR A WARRANT BEING ISSUED. SIGNED BY JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG

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