| 8/24/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/26/2026 at 09:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 08/24/2026 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 8/24/2026 |
Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference. |
| 7/9/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/10/2026 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/09/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 7/9/2026 |
Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference. |
| 5/12/2026 |
Case sent to collection agency on 05/12/2026 |
| 2/5/2026 |
CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($0.00 applied,$404.54 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2026403565 Check(s)# 121577 |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $3.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $21.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $13.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $5.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $20.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $42.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $3.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $37.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $1.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $9.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $25.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $1.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $5.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 2/5/2026 |
Voided credit for $2.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION |
| 1/28/2026 |
CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($404.54 applied,$0.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2026402532 |
| 1/14/2026 |
Plea of NO PLEA entered on 01/14/2026 |
| 1/14/2026 |
Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 541.03A - CRIMINAL DAMAGING |
| 1/14/2026 |
TC Journal half sheet Issued |
| 1/14/2026 |
It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF. BOND POSTED AS RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $404.54 SHALL BE PAID TO TIMOTHY PEACE, C/O HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. |
| 1/14/2026 |
Posted bond, paid $404.54 receipt#2026100216 paid by ROBERT J ORTEGA Jr |
| 1/14/2026 |
CASH BOND Bond Set for $404.54 |
| 12/29/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 12/29/2025 |
Plea continued to 01/14/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 12/19/2025 |
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/19/2025 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON DECEMBER 18, 2025, 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. BE IT SO ORDERED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72.) |
| 12/18/2025 |
Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/18/2025 |
| 10/30/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 10/30/2025 |
Plea set for 12/17/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/30/2025 |
| 9/17/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 9/17/2025 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 10/29/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 09/17/2025 |
| 9/17/2025 |
THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT FOR A PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT. PROSECUTOR FINELLI APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF OHIO AND CITY OF FINDLAY AND DEFENDANT APPEARED WITH ATTORNEY MAEKASK. DEFENDANT HAS A FELONY MATTER PENDING. SET FOR PRETRIAL WITH THE JUDGE IN 30 DAYS. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PURSUANT TO ORC 2945.72. XC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND ATTORNEY MAEKASK. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE |
| 7/8/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 7/8/2025 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 09/17/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/08/2025 |
| 7/2/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 7/2/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 07/23/2025 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. |
| 6/17/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 6/17/2025 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 07/02/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP CASE SET FOR ANOTHER PRE-TRIAL ALLOWING WITH DEFENDANTS NEW CASES. |
| 5/28/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 5/28/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 06/18/2025 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. DEFENDANT HAS JURY TRIAL ON F2 IN HANCOCK COUNTY ON JUNE 16TH Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation. |
| 5/13/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 5/13/2025 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 05/28/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 5/7/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 5/7/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 05/28/2025 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. DEFENDANT HAS F2 PENDING. JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 16TH. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation. |
| 4/16/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 4/16/2025 |
Pre-Trial set for 05/07/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 04/16/2025 |
| 4/15/2025 |
REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 04/15/2025 (UPON MOTION OF THE DEFENDANT, IT SHALL BE THE ORDER OF THIS COURT THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY PRESERVE THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE PERTAINING TO THIS MATTER: 1. ALL VIDEO TAP RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 2. ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 3. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSIONS MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS. 4. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS MADE BY THE DEFENDANT AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST WHILE DEFENDANT WAS IN CUSTODY; 5. ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADION TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FILED NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)) |
| 4/14/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 04/14/2025 |
| 4/14/2025 |
Jury Demanded on 04/14/2025 by Attorney |
| 4/14/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/14/2025 |
| 4/14/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/14/2025 |
| 4/14/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/14/2025 |
| 4/14/2025 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/14/2025 |
| 4/14/2025 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 4/14/2025 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/14/2025 |
| 4/14/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/14/2025 |
| 4/9/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 04/09/2025. 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 04/23/2025 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 04/23/2025 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. |
| 4/9/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 4/9/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 04/23/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 4/9/2025 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 4/3/2025 |
Arraignment set for 04/09/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 4/3/2025 |
Service for SUMMONS to ROBERT J ORTEGA Jr sent via FINDLAY PD was Personal on 04/02/2025 W/$23.00 SERVICE FEES |
| 3/10/2025 |
OHIO VICTIMS RIGHTS REQUEST FORM FILED BY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE-REDACT |
| 3/10/2025 |
SUMMONS notice issued to ROBERT J ORTEGA Jr via FINDLAY PD |
| 3/10/2025 |
Case Filed on 03/10/2025 |