Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00750
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
9/1/2025
Date Filed
9/9/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JAMES L COURTNEY
Address Line 1
624 CHARLES AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
C635452793410
DOB
9/21/1979

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 202518854 513.12 POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA M4
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202518854
Statute Code
513.12
Statute Description
POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Degree
M4
Plea
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 10/22/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 10/9/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/25/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/11/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
10/2/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/2/2025 Pre-Trial set for 10/22/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/02/2025
10/2/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 10/02/2025 ORDER 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: ALL VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSION MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS; 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 ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER
9/29/2025 Jury Demanded on 09/26/2025 by Attorney
9/29/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
9/29/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
9/26/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/26/2025
9/26/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/26/2025
9/26/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/26/2025
9/26/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/26/2025
9/26/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/26/2025
9/26/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/26/2025
9/25/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
9/25/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/25/2025. 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 10/09/2025 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 10/09/2025 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
9/25/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/09/2025 at 08:30 AM
9/11/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
9/11/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/11/2025. 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 09/25/2025 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 09/25/2025 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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.No possession of drug paraphernalia or drug abuse instruments.
9/11/2025 Arraignment continued to 09/25/2025 at 08:30 AM
9/11/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
9/9/2025 Case Filed on 09/09/2025
9/9/2025 Arraignment set for 09/11/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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