| 8/17/2026 |
Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference. |
| 8/17/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/26/2026 at 09:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 08/17/2026 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 8/11/2026 |
Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference. |
| 8/11/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/17/2026 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 08/11/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 6/9/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/10/2026 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 06/09/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 5/12/2026 |
Case sent to collection agency on 05/12/2026 |
| 5/6/2026 |
Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference. |
| 5/6/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/15/2026 at 11:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/06/2026 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 2/23/2026 |
Case sent to BCI&I on 02232026 |
| 2/20/2026 |
CANCELLED STATUS CONFERENCE for 02/23/2026 at 09:00 AM |
| 2/10/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/23/2026 at 09:00 AM |
| 2/10/2026 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 2/10/2026 |
Program Appt Notification Issued |
| 2/10/2026 |
Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 02/10/2026 |
| 2/10/2026 |
Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05 - PETTY THEFT |
| 2/10/2026 |
Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 30 Suspended |
| 2/10/2026 |
MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued |
| 2/10/2026 |
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.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 30 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) Defendant shall obtain an ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE evaluation from a state certified counselor within 30 days, and pursue any recommended course of treatment, and shall further be required to notify this Court every 30 days of his progress
4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s). |
| 2/10/2026 |
Evaluation Referral Issued |
| 2/3/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/3/2026 |
Plea set for 02/10/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 1/13/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/13/2026 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 02/04/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/13/2026 |
| 12/10/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 12/10/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 12/31/2025 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. |
| 11/17/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 11/17/2025 |
Pre-Trial set for 12/10/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 11/17/2025 |
| 11/14/2025 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 11/14/2025 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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| 11/13/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/13/2025 |
| 11/13/2025 |
Jury Demanded on 11/13/2025 by Attorney |
| 11/13/2025 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 11/13/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025 |
| 11/13/2025 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025 |
| 11/13/2025 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 11/13/2025 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025 |
| 11/13/2025 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025 |
| 11/13/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025 |
| 11/13/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025 |
| 11/5/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 11/05/2025. 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 11/19/2025 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 11/19/2025 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). |
| 11/5/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 11/5/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 11/19/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 11/05/2025 |
| 11/5/2025 |
Arraignment set for 11/05/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 11/5/2025 |
SUMMONS SERVED BY OFFICER SMITH $11.00 |
| 11/5/2025 |
Service for SUMMONS to JAMES C HERNANDEZ sent via BAILIFF was Personal on 11/05/2025 |
| 11/3/2025 |
SUMMONS notice issued to JAMES C HERNANDEZ via BAILIFF |
| 11/3/2025 |
Case Filed on 11/03/2025 |