| 2/23/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/23/2026 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 03/24/2026 at 03:00 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/23/2026 |
| 1/28/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/28/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 02/17/2026 at 02:45 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/28/2026 |
| 1/28/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026 |
| 1/28/2026 |
Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026 |
| 1/28/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026 |
| 1/22/2026 |
Defendant found indigent. Court appoints Howard A Elliott as counsel. |
| 1/22/2026 |
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 |
| 1/22/2026 |
Attorney representation withdrawn |
| 1/22/2026 |
MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 01/22/2026 (JUDGMENT ENTRY. THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON JANUARY 21, 2026 ON THE MOTION TO WITHDRAW FROM COUNSEL. 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.) |
| 1/22/2026 |
Written MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/22/2026 |
| 1/21/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 1/21/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 02/11/2026 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. |
| 1/6/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/6/2026 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 01/21/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/06/2026 |
| 12/30/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 12/30/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 01/20/2026 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. |
| 12/5/2025 |
DEFT WAS FINGERPRINTED BY HSO ON CASE NUMBER 25CRB00824, HSO FAILED TO DO SO FOR CASE NUMBER 25CRB00697 |
| 12/4/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 12/4/2025 |
Pre-Trial set for 12/31/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/04/2025 |
| 12/4/2025 |
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 TAPE 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 RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE)
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| 12/2/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Jury Demanded on 12/02/2025 by Attorney |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 11/26/2025 |
Finger Print Return Issued |
| 11/26/2025 |
Finger Print Requirements Issued |
| 11/26/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 11/26/2025. 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 12/10/2025 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 12/10/2025 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 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.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. NO CONTACT WITH (REDACT) |
| 11/26/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 11/26/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 12/10/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 11/26/2025 |
| 11/26/2025 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 11/26/2025 |
Arraignment set for 11/26/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 11/26/2025 |
Service for SUMMONS (A&B) to ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF (SNIDER) sent via REGULAR MAIL was Personal on 11/23/2025 W/$10.00 SERVICE FEES |
| 11/5/2025 |
SUMMONS notice issued to ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF for personal service via REGULAR MAIL |
| 10/2/2025 |
OHIO VICTIM RIGHTS FORM FILED BY PROS OFFICE |
| 9/22/2025 |
DEFT'S COPY OF SUMMONS ISSUED BY CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNED BY USPS FROM 807 1/2 S METCALF STREET, LIMA, OH 45804 STATING RETURN TO SENDER, UNCLAIMED, UNABLE TO FORWARD |
| 9/16/2025 |
Service For SUMMONS to CURT A LAYTART sent via Certified Mail Failed on 09/16/2025 Receipt Number 9414814903030614528693 |
| 8/22/2025 |
SUMMONS notice issued to CURT A LAYTART via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614528693 W/ CERT FEE $8.86 |
| 8/22/2025 |
Case Filed on 08/22/2025 |