Case Details

General Information

Case Number
23TRC04843
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
6/29/2023
Date Filed
7/10/2023
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
LOPEZ, DAVID
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
MERANDA L COLBURN
Address Line 1
8370 ROAD 2
Address Line 2
City
LEIPSIC
State
OH
ZIP Code
45856
DLN
TY376791
DOB
1/19/1996

Financial Information

Total Cost
$279.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$279.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
JLM 5848
Vehicle Year
2015
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLK

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP320910062920232341 4511.19A1A OVI M1 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 4/24/2024 ALAN D HACKENBERG
2 OHP320910062920232341 4511.202 FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL MM NO CONTEST GUILTY 4/24/2024 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP320910062920232341
Statute Code
4511.19A1A
Statute Description
OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
4/24/2024
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP320910062920232341
Statute Code
4511.202
Statute Description
FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL
Degree
MM
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
4/24/2024
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/16/2026 9:00:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 1/5/2026 10:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 12/15/2025 10:00:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/27/2025 9:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Desk Review 7/14/2025 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 4/21/2025 11:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/14/2024 10:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 4/24/2024 10:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
SECOND PRETRIAL 2/7/2024 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
SECOND PRETRIAL 10/25/2023 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 8/16/2023 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 7/25/2023 8:30:00 AM
Continued 7/11/2023 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/9/2026 Wage Deduction Issued
1/12/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/16/2026 at 09:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 01/12/2026 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
1/12/2026 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
12/18/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 01/05/2026 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 12/18/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/27/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
10/27/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/15/2025 at 10:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 10/27/2025 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
8/22/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/27/2025 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 08/22/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/22/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
4/21/2025 Desk Review set for 07/14/2025 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
4/21/2025 CANCELLED STATUS CONFERENCE for 07/07/2025 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 04/21/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
4/21/2025 Wage Deduction Issued
4/21/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/07/2025 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 04/21/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
4/21/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
3/11/2025 License Forfeiture Recall sent to BMV
3/7/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 04/21/2025 at 11:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/07/2025 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/7/2025 License released on 03/07/2025
1/7/2025 MOTION TO RELEASE FINES AND COSTS FORFEITURE DENIED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 01/07/2025 (SEE ENTRY)
1/6/2025 TC Journal Entry Issued
1/6/2025 Journal This Day, January 06, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THE COURT THIS DAY UPON THE MOTION OF THE DEFENDANT TO LIFT THE LICENSE FORFEITURE IMPOSED DUE TO HER FAILURE TO PAY HER FINES AND COURT COSTS. THE COURT FINDS THAT THE DEFENDANT HAS NOT MADE ANY PAYMENTS SINCE 3/28/2024. THE COURT FINDS THE MOTION NOT WELL TAKEN AND IS HEREBY DENIED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED THAT THE LICENSE FORFEITURE SHALL REMAIN ACTIVE. THE COURT WILL RECONSIDER LIFTING THE LICENSE FORFEITURE UPON THE THE DEFENDANT ENTERING INTO A WAGE ASSIGNMENT AND/OR PAYMENT AGREEMENT, AND CONSISTENTLY COMPLYING WITH THE PAYMENT PLAN. THE DEFENDANT MUST FILE A NEW MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION UPON THE COMPLETETION OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURT TO RECONSIDER LIFTING THE LICENSE FORFEITURE. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate
1/2/2025 Written MOTION TO RELEASE FINES AND COSTS FORFEITURE filed by Defendant on 01/02/2025
11/20/2024 LF FEE of $10.00 assessed
11/20/2024 License Forfeiture Sent to BMV
10/17/2024 F&C LICENSE FORFEITURE Issued
10/17/2024 License forfeited on 11/16/2024
9/12/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/14/2024 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 09/12/2024 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/12/2024 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
9/6/2024 Case sent to collection agency on 09/06/2024
4/24/2024 ALS Disposition Issued
4/24/2024 This matter comes on for consideration of the Defendant's Appeal of Administrative License Suspension imposed by the arresting officer on 06/29/2023 pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 4511.191(H). Upon consideration thereof, the Court finds that the Defendant has established sufficient grounds to terminate his/her administrative license suspension.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the Administrative License Suspension which was imposed on 06/29/2023 shall terminate immediately.It is further ORDERED that the Defendant's driving privileges are restored immediately, and this entry shall serve as authorization to operate a motor vehicle until such time as his license is reinstated by the Registrar of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
4/24/2024 Granting ALS Appeal Issued
4/24/2024 ALS Ordered Terminated
4/24/2024 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 04/24/2024
4/24/2024 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 04/24/2024
4/24/2024 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.202 - FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL
4/24/2024 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 FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROLORC/CO 4511.202, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $75.00 plus all costs 2) The Court finds the Defendant did not commit the underlying violation while distracted. The Distracted Driving allegation is hereby Dismissed.
4/24/2024 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 0 Day(s)
4/24/2024 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.19A1A - OVI
4/24/2024 TC Journal half sheet Issued
4/24/2024 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
3/18/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/18/2024 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 04/24/2024 at 10:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/7/2024 PT Report Issued
2/7/2024 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 02/28/2024 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.
12/1/2023 ***NEEDS TO SIGN RULES FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES***
11/7/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/7/2023 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 02/07/2024 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/25/2023 PT Report Issued
10/25/2023 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 11/15/2023 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.
10/3/2023 MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS GRANTED by KEVIN C SMITH VISITING JUDGE on 10/03/2023 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT UPON DEFENDANT'S MOITION FOR DRIVING PRIVLEGES. FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, THE MOTION IS HEREBY GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED THAT THE DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES TO AND FROM COURT, WORK, TREATMENT, PARENTING TIME, AND LIFE NECESSITIES. BE IT SO ORDERED.)
10/3/2023 Rules for Driving Privileges Issued
10/3/2023 ALS Disposition Issued
10/3/2023 Written MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/03/2023 (TO/FROM COURT, WORK, TREATMENT, PARENTING TIME, AND LIFE NECESSITIES)
8/16/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/16/2023 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 10/25/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/16/2023 PT Report Issued
8/16/2023 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. WITH CASE NUMBER 23-CRB-00640
7/27/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/27/2023 Pre-Trial set for 08/16/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 07/27/2023
7/25/2023 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN MOOT by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 07/25/2023 (PUBLIC DEFENDER HAS FILED ENTRY OF APPEARANCE. SET FOR PRETRIAL PER REQUEST OF PUBLIC DEFENDER)
7/24/2023 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/24/2023
7/24/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/24/2023
7/24/2023 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 07/24/2023
7/24/2023 Jury Demanded on 07/24/2023 by Attorney
7/24/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/24/2023
7/24/2023 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
7/24/2023 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/24/2023
7/24/2023 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/24/2023
7/24/2023 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
7/24/2023 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/24/2023
7/24/2023 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/24/2023
7/24/2023 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/24/2023
7/24/2023 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 07/24/2023
7/11/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/11/2023. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 07/25/2023 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
7/11/2023 JE Continuance Issued
7/11/2023 Arraignment continued to 07/25/2023 at 08:30 AM
7/10/2023 Case Filed on 07/10/2023
7/10/2023 *****DISTRACTED DRIVER*****
7/10/2023 Arraignment set for 07/11/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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