| 11/12/2025 |
DEFT REPORTED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 11/5/25 FILED BY FPD |
| 11/10/2025 |
Paid $20.00 receipt# 2025435367 paid by MELANIE L JUSTUS 464909 |
| 11/10/2025 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 01/12/2026 at 09:30 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 11/10/2025 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 11/10/2025 |
Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference. |
| 11/7/2025 |
Written MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/07/2025 (SASS) |
| 11/5/2025 |
Balance Due Notice Issued |
| 11/5/2025 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 11/10/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 11/5/2025 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 11/5/2025 |
CCNO Commitment - City Issued |
| 11/5/2025 |
Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 11/05/2025 |
| 11/5/2025 |
Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 90 Day(s) 83 Suspended |
| 11/5/2025 |
Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT |
| 11/5/2025 |
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 545.05A1, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 90 Day(s) with 83 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) 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.
4) Defendant shall obtain a MENTAL HEALTH evaluation from a state certified agency within 30 days with a report to the Court. If directed, defendant to pursue any recommended course of treatment.
5) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s). |
| 11/5/2025 |
Finger Print Requirements Issued |
| 11/5/2025 |
NCIC MENTAL HEALTH NOTICE Issued |
| 11/5/2025 |
Evaluation Referral Issued |
| 10/15/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 10/15/2025 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 11/05/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 10/15/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 10/15/2025 |
Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation. |
| 10/1/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 10/1/2025 |
Pre-Trial set for 10/15/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 10/1/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/01/2025 |
| 10/1/2025 |
Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 10/01/2025 |
| 10/1/2025 |
Jury Demanded on 10/01/2025 by Attorney |
| 10/1/2025 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 10/1/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/01/2025 |
| 10/1/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/01/2025 |
| 10/1/2025 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/01/2025 |
| 10/1/2025 |
Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/01/2025 |
| 9/24/2025 |
Defendant found indigent. Court appoints KENNETH J SASS as counsel. |
| 9/24/2025 |
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 KENNETH SASS, 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 |
| 9/19/2025 |
Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/19/2025 |
| 9/18/2025 |
DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRITING ON 9-17-25 FILED BY FPD |
| 9/17/2025 |
Finger Print Return Issued |
| 9/17/2025 |
Finger Print Requirements Issued |
| 9/17/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 09/17/2025. 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 10/01/2025 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 10/01/2025 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. |
| 9/17/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 9/17/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 10/01/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 9/17/2025 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 9/15/2025 |
Arraignment set for 09/17/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 9/15/2025 |
Service for SUMMONS to MELANIE L JUSTUS sent via DEPUTY CLERK STOZICH was Personal on 09/15/2025 NO FEE |
| 8/27/2025 |
SUMMONS notice issued to MELANIE L JUSTUS via FINDLAY PD |
| 8/27/2025 |
Case Filed on 08/27/2025 |