Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00408
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
3/27/2024
Date Filed
5/29/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JOSHUA A HARDIN
Address Line 1
356 N TOWN ST
Address Line 2
City
FOSTORIA
State
OH
ZIP Code
44830
DLN
DOB
7/13/1984

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,327.40
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$1,327.40

Vehicle Information

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

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 202407666 545.05A3 PETTY THEFT M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 1/21/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202407666
Statute Code
545.05A3
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
1/21/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 5/11/2026 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/9/2026 9:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 1/21/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 1/14/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 12/31/2025 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
5/14/2026 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
5/14/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
5/14/2026 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 05/14/2026
5/6/2026 RESTITUTION CHECK # 121873 RETURNED BY POST OFFICE
3/16/2026 COMMITMENT RETURNED AS SERVED BY CCNO (GRIFFITH) ON 3/16/20206 AT 9:30AM FOR 5 DAYS JAIL.
3/11/2026 Refund issued for $40.00, refund method Check #121873 MUTHANNA AL OBAIDI
3/9/2026 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
3/9/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 05/11/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
3/9/2026 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
3/5/2026 WEB PAYMENT Paid $40.00 receipt# 2026406942 paid by SANDY SLANE
1/22/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 01222026
1/21/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
1/21/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/09/2026 at 09:30 AM by
1/21/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
1/21/2026 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
1/21/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 01/21/2026
1/21/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 55 Suspended
1/21/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A3 - PETTY THEFT
1/21/2026 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 55 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) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).4) Defendant shall make restitution in the amount of $450.00 by 02/20/2026 to the victim. JAIL MUST COMMENCE WITHIN THE NEXT 60 DAYS,.
1/21/2026 Order for Restitution Issued
1/15/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 1/14/2026 AT 10:09 AM FILED BY FPD
1/14/2026 Finger Print Return Issued
1/14/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
1/14/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 01/14/2026. The Defendant was late for arraignment.The Defendant suggested indigency and requested the appointment of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued until 01/21/2026 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 01/21/2026 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(D).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.
1/14/2026 JE Continuance Issued (DEFT ARRIVED LATE)
1/14/2026 Arraignment continued to 01/21/2026 at 08:30 AM
1/14/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
12/29/2025 Arraignment continued to 01/14/2026 at 08:30 AM
12/29/2025 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/29/2025 (RESET FOR 1/14/2026 AT 8:30 AM. DEFT SHOULD CONTACT LEGAL COUNSEL TO DISCUSS HOW TO PROCEED. THE COURT CANNOT CONTINUE THE CASE FOR 90 DAYS. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72 ET SEQ.)
12/29/2025 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 12/29/2025
12/23/2025 Arraignment set for 12/31/2025 at 08:30 AM
12/23/2025 Service for SUMMONS to JOSHUA A HARDIN sent via FINDLAY PD was Residence on 12/22/2025 W/ $18.50 FEE
12/2/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to JOSHUA A HARDIN via FINDLAY PD
12/2/2025 Service for SUMMONS to SENECA COUNTY SHERIFF (SCHLOTTERER) sent via REGULAR MAIL was Failed on 12/01/2025 W$31.74 SERVICE FEES
11/5/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to SENECA COUNTY SHERIFF for personal service via REGULAR MAIL
11/3/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 11/03/2025
11/3/2025 Finding of UNAVAILABLE entered for 545.05A3 - PETTY THEFT
6/18/2025 Service For SUMMONS to JOSHUA A HARDIN sent via Certified Mail Failed on 06/18/2025 Receipt Number 9414814903030614513422
5/29/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to JOSHUA A HARDIN via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614513422 WITH SERV $8.16 FEE
5/29/2025 Case Filed on 05/29/2025

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