| 9/23/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/26/2026 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 09/23/2026 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 9/23/2026 |
Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference. |
| 5/7/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/15/2026 at 11:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/07/2026 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 5/7/2026 |
Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference. |
| 3/5/2026 |
Desk Review set for 05/25/2026 at 05:00 PM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 03/05/2026 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 12/31/2025 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/02/2026 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/31/2025 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 12/31/2025 |
This Day, December 31, 2025 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 COURT'S MOTION. THE COURT FINDS THAT THE DEFENDANT HAS FAILED TO APPEAR FOR THE DEFENDANT'S STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING ON 12/29/2025. THE COURT WILL CONTINUE THE STATUS CONFERENCE IN LIEU OF ISSUING A BENCH WARRANT FOR THE DEFENDANT'S ARREST. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THE STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING SHALL BE CONTINUED. THE CLERK SHALL SCHEDULE A NEW STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING AND SERVE THE DEFENDANT. |
| 11/10/2025 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/29/2025 at 09:30 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 11/10/2025 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 11/10/2025 |
Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference. |
| 8/28/2025 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/06/2025 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 08/28/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 8/28/2025 |
Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference. |
| 4/3/2025 |
Desk Review continued to 08/04/2025 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 1/8/2025 |
Desk Review continued to 04/14/2025 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 9/25/2024 |
Desk Review continued to 12/30/2024 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 9/6/2024 |
Case sent to collection agency on 09/06/2024 |
| 7/17/2024 |
Desk Review set for 09/16/2024 at 05:00 PM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/17/2024 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 6/18/2024 |
CANCELLED SECOND PRETRIAL for 07/09/2024 at 09:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/15/2024 |
| 5/31/2024 |
MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/31/2024 ($227.67) submitted to CO COMM 6/3/2024 |
| 5/30/2024 |
DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 05/28/2024 AT 5:00PM FILED BY HSO |
| 5/30/2024 |
Written MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/30/2024 |
| 5/28/2024 |
BALANCE DUE REMINDER Issued |
| 5/28/2024 |
Finger Print Return Issued |
| 5/28/2024 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/15/2024 at 09:00 AM |
| 5/28/2024 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 5/28/2024 |
Plea of GUILTY entered on 05/28/2024 |
| 5/28/2024 |
Finding of GUILTY entered for 2919.27A2 - VIOLATING PROTECTION ORDER |
| 5/28/2024 |
MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued |
| 5/28/2024 |
Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 7 Credited 53 Suspended |
| 5/28/2024 |
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 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.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 VIOLATING PROTECTION ORDERORC/CO 2919.27A2, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 60 Day(s) with 53 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) Credit for 7 Day(s) days served.
4) No criminal conduct for 2 Year(s). |
| 5/22/2024 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 5/22/2024 |
BOND VIOLATION set for 05/28/2024 at 02:00 PM in room 3 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP PTS VIOLATION - PROSECUTOR AND PRETRIAL SUPERVISION OFFICER WILL BE NEEDED |
| 5/21/2024 |
Commitment Pending Hearing Issued |
| 5/21/2024 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 5/15/2024 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 5/15/2024 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 07/09/2024 at 09:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/15/2024 |
| 5/14/2024 |
PT Report Issued |
| 5/14/2024 |
Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation. |
| 5/9/2024 |
DEFTS COPY OF PAYMENT AGREEMENT RETURNED BY USPS FROM 1516 LOGAN AVE FINDLAY OH 45840 STATING RETURN TO SENDER ATTEMPTED NOT KNOWN UNABLE TO FORWARD |
| 4/4/2024 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 4/4/2024 |
Pre-Trial set for 05/14/2024 at 10:45 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 04/04/2024 |
| 4/4/2024 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 04/04/2024 |
| 4/4/2024 |
DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY EFILING on 04/04/2024 |
| 4/4/2024 |
REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY EFILING on 04/04/2024 |
| 4/4/2024 |
WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY EFILING on 04/04/2024 |
| 4/4/2024 |
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY EFILING on 04/04/2024 |
| 3/27/2024 |
Defendant found indigent. Court appoints HOWARD A ELLIOTT as counsel. |
| 3/27/2024 |
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 HOWARD ELLIOTT, 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 WILL BE ASSESSED AS COSTS. S/ BY STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 3/27/2024 |
Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by Third Party on 03/27/2024 |
| 3/27/2024 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 03/27/2024. 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 04/10/2024 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 04/10/2024 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.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED. |
| 3/27/2024 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 3/27/2024 |
Arraignment continued to 04/10/2024 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 03/27/2024 |
| 3/11/2024 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 3/11/2024 |
Program Appt Notification Issued |
| 3/11/2024 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 03/11/2024. 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 03/27/2024 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 03/27/2024 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.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.The Defendant is ordered to remain away from the alleged victim, the victim's place of employment, or any other place the alleged victim may be found, during the pendency of this action.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. NO CONTACT WITH VERNA MESSERSMITH. STAY AWAY AND DO NOT ENTER 116 MEEKS AVE., FINDLAY, OH. FOLLOW ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CPO. |
| 3/11/2024 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 3/11/2024 |
Arraignment continued to 03/27/2024 at 08:30 AM |
| 3/11/2024 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 3/11/2024 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BLF (SCHIMMOELLER) WITH SERV $21.00 FEE |
| 3/11/2024 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE |
| 3/11/2024 |
Arraignment set for 03/11/2024 at 02:00 PM in room 202 |
| 3/11/2024 |
Case Filed on 03/11/2024 |