Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00350
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
5/2/2025
Date Filed
5/7/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JOSEPH D BARTCHLETT
Address Line 1
14594 CR 109
Address Line 2
City
VAN BUREN
State
OH
ZIP Code
45889
DLN
RK341101
DOB
10/18/1977

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,038.50
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$1,038.50

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 202509174 545.05A3 PETTY THEFT M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 7/30/2025 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202509174
Statute Code
545.05A3
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
7/30/2025
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 12/29/2025 9:30:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 11/24/2025 10:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 7/30/2025 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 6/18/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 5/28/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/14/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
12/2/2025 Case sent to collection agency on 12/02/2025
11/24/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/29/2025 at 09:30 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 11/24/2025 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
11/24/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
10/21/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 11/24/2025 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 10/21/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/21/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
8/13/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 08132025
7/30/2025 BALANCE DUE REMINDER Issued
7/30/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 07/30/2025
7/30/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 6 Credited 54 Suspended
7/30/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A3 - PETTY THEFT
7/30/2025 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 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 PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05A3, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 60 Day(s) with 54 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 $98.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 3) Credit for 6 Day(s) days served. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
7/8/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/8/2025 Plea set for 07/30/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/08/2025
6/18/2025 PT Report Issued
6/18/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 07/09/2025 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.
6/5/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
6/5/2025 MOTION FOR O.R. BOND GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/05/2025 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON JUNE 4, 2025, ON THE MOTION FOR OR BOND. 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)
6/5/2025 Written MOTION FOR O.R. BOND filed by Defendant's Attorney on 06/05/2025
6/3/2025 BW RETURNED BY FPD (HUBER) FOR FTA ARRN WITH SERV $21.50 FEE
6/2/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/2/2025 Pre-Trial set for 06/18/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/2/2025 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/02/2025 (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))
6/2/2025 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/02/2025 (MOOT.)
6/2/2025 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 05/30/2025
5/30/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 05/30/2025
5/30/2025 Jury Demanded on 05/30/2025 by Attorney
5/30/2025 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/30/2025
5/30/2025 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/30/2025
5/30/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
5/30/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/30/2025
5/30/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/30/2025
5/30/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/30/2025
5/30/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/30/2025
5/30/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/30/2025
5/30/2025 BW (FTA ARRN) SERVED BY FPD (HUBER)
5/28/2025 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
5/28/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/28/2025. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
5/28/2025 JE Continuance Issued
5/28/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
5/28/2025 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
5/28/2025 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 05/28/2025
5/20/2025 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 05/14/2025 AT 10:05 AM FILED BY FPD
5/14/2025 Finger Print Return Issued
5/14/2025 Finger Print Requirements Issued
5/14/2025 JE Continuance Issued
5/14/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/14/2025. 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 05/28/2025 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 05/28/2025 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.The Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order. DO NOT ENTER ANY WALMART STORES IN FINDLAY, OHIO
5/14/2025 Arraignment continued to 05/28/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 05/14/2025
5/14/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
5/7/2025 Case Filed on 05/07/2025
5/7/2025 Arraignment set for 05/14/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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