| 2/9/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/30/2026 at 10:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 02/09/2026 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 2/9/2026 |
Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference. |
| 1/14/2026 |
Balance Due Notice Issued |
| 1/14/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/09/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 1/14/2026 |
Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 01/14/2026 |
| 1/14/2026 |
Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 10 Credited 20 Suspended |
| 1/14/2026 |
Finding of GUILTY entered for 513.12C1F1 - POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA |
| 1/14/2026 |
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.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIAORC/CO 513.12C1F1, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $150.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 20 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) Credit for 10 Day(s) days served.
4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s). |
| 12/22/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 12/22/2025 |
Plea set for 01/14/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/22/2025 |
| 12/17/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 12/17/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 01/07/2026 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. |
| 12/2/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 12/2/2025 |
Pre-Trial set for 12/17/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/02/2025 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 |
Jury Demanded on 12/02/2025 by Attorney |
| 12/2/2025 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE 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 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS 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 PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION 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 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED. |
| 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 |
| 11/12/2025 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 11/12/2025 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 11/12/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 11/12/2025. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant requested a continuance. It is therefore ordered that this case be continued to 11/26/2025 at 08:30 AM. 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. |
| 11/12/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 11/26/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 11/12/2025 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 11/3/2025 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 11/3/2025 |
Commitment Pending Hearing Issued |
| 11/3/2025 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 11/3/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 11/03/2025. 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 11/12/2025 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 11/12/2025 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 CASH OR SURETY in the amount of $500.00, 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. |
| 11/3/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 11/12/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 11/3/2025 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BLF(SMITH) W/ SERV FEE $21.00 |
| 11/3/2025 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BLF (SMITH) |
| 11/3/2025 |
Case Filed on 11/03/2025 |
| 11/3/2025 |
Arraignment set for 11/03/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202 |