Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00713
Attorney Name
KENNETH J SASS
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
8/12/2025
Date Filed
8/27/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
MELANIE L JUSTUS
Address Line 1
610 PUTNAM ST APT C
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RV947082
DOB
7/25/1980

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

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 202517207 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202517207
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
SECOND PRETRIAL 11/5/2025 10:00:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 10/15/2025 10:00:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 10/1/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/17/2025 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
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

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