Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00345
Attorney Name
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
4/27/2025
Date Filed
5/6/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JENNIFER A MOTTER
Address Line 1
504 EASTVIEW DR
Address Line 2
City
NORTH BALTIMORE
State
OH
ZIP Code
45872
DLN
TJ587688
DOB
1/28/1978

Financial Information

Total Cost
$354.00
Total Paid
$354.00
Total Owed
$0.00

Vehicle Information

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

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 202508763 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 12/1/2025 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202508763
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
12/1/2025
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
HEARING ON MOTION TO SEAL RECORDS 10/29/2026 10:00:00 AM 3 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
DIVERSION PLEA 7/23/2025 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 6/4/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 5/21/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/7/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/17/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/17/2026 HEARING ON MOTION TO SEAL RECORDS set for 10/29/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 3 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/14/2026 Written MOTION TO SEAL RECORDS AFTER NG, DISMISSAL OR NO BILL filed by Defendant on 08/14/2026
8/14/2026 Attorney representation withdrawn
8/14/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026104038 paid by JENNIFER A MOTTER 913519
8/14/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
5/5/2026 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($54.00 applied,$0.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2026414195
5/5/2026 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($100.00 applied,$0.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2026414194
5/5/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 02/11/2026 Recalled on 05/05/2026
2/11/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 02/11/2026
12/22/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 12222025
12/3/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 12/01/2025
12/3/2025 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
12/3/2025 THIS MATTER CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION THIS 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025, BASED ON THE MOTION OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT AS A RESULT OF THE DEFENDANTS COMPLETION OF THE PRETRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM. IT APPEARING TO THE COURT THAT THE DEFENDANT HAS SUCCESSFULLY SATISFIED THE CONDITIONS OF THE PRE TRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM, HEREBY ORDERS THAT THIS CAUSE BE AND HEREBY IS DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, AT THE DEFENDANTS COST. S/BY SMB, JUDGE
12/1/2025 PROPOSED JUDGMENT ENTRY (DIVERSION COMPLETED; COMPLAINT DISMISSED FILED BY DIV DIR TOM BLUNK.)
11/6/2025 Paid $150.00 receipt# 2025435020 paid by DIVERSION-TOM BLUNK 820886
11/6/2025 Voided payment for $175.00 receipt number 2025434976 (WRONG AMOUNT)
11/5/2025 Paid $175.00 receipt# 2025434976 paid by DIVERSION TOM BLUNK 820886
11/5/2025 Posted bond, paid $54.00 receipt#2025105046 paid by JENNIFER A MOTTER 820886
11/5/2025 CASH BOND Bond Set for $54.00
10/14/2025 Paid $50.00 receipt# 2025432453 paid by DIV TOM BLUNK
10/14/2025 Posted bond, paid $100.00 receipt#2025104697 paid by JENNIFER A MOTTER
10/14/2025 CASH BOND Bond Set for $100.00
8/4/2025 WHEREAS CRIMINAL CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED ALLEGING THAT JENNIFER MOTTER HAS COMMITTED THE ACT OF "PETTY THEFT", AND HAS SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION FOR DIVERSION. IT IS HEREBY AGREED BETWEEN THE DEFENDANT THE OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF LAW, CITY PROSECUTORS OFFICE, THAT THE DEFENDANT SHALL BE PLACED UNDER DIVERSION SUPERVISION FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) TO SIX (6) MONTHS, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE DIVERSION AGREEMENT.
7/23/2025 Plea of GUILTY entered on 07/23/2025
7/23/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 0
7/23/2025 Finding of GUILTY DIVERSION entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
7/23/2025 Diversion Entry Issued
7/23/2025 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 DIVERSION to the charge.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY DIVERSION of PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05A1,
6/17/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/17/2025 DIVERSION PLEA set for 07/23/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/17/2025 PT Report Issued
6/17/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. DIVERSION PLEA. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
6/4/2025 PT Report Issued
6/4/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 06/25/2025 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.
5/14/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/14/2025 Pre-Trial set for 06/04/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/14/2025
5/13/2025 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/13/2025 (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))
5/12/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 05/12/2025
5/12/2025 Jury Demanded on 05/12/2025 by Attorney
5/12/2025 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/12/2025
5/12/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/12/2025
5/12/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/12/2025
5/12/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/12/2025
5/12/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
5/12/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/12/2025
5/12/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/12/2025
5/7/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/07/2025. 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 05/21/2025 at 08:30 AM and that the Defendant shall contact the Hancock County Public Defender's Office, 514 South Main Street, 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 05/21/2025 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.
5/7/2025 JE Continuance Issued
5/7/2025 Arraignment continued to 05/21/2025 at 08:30 AM
5/7/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
5/6/2025 Arraignment set for 05/07/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
5/6/2025 Case Filed on 05/06/2025

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