Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00928
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
10/14/2025
Date Filed
11/6/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JASON L DURST
Address Line 1
HOMELESS
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RT387791
DOB
12/20/1978

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 202522188 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NOT GUILTY
2 202522188 541.05A1 CRIMINAL TRESPASS M4 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202522188
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
202522188
Statute Code
541.05A1
Statute Description
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
Degree
M4
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 1/14/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 12/31/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 12/4/2025 2:00:00 PM
Continued 11/25/2025 2:00:00 PM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
12/22/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/22/2025 Pre-Trial set for 01/14/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/22/2025
12/18/2025 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/18/2025 (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))
12/17/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/17/2025
12/17/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/17/2025
12/17/2025 Jury Demanded on 12/17/2025 by Attorney
12/17/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/17/2025
12/17/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/17/2025
12/17/2025 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/17/2025
12/17/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/17/2025
12/17/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/17/2025
12/17/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/17/2025
12/17/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
12/10/2025 Arraignment continued to 12/31/2025 at 08:30 AM
12/10/2025 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 12/10/2025 (GRANTED. RESET FOR 12/31/2025 AT 08:30 AM. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ)
12/9/2025 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by Defendant on 12/09/2025
12/4/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
12/4/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
12/4/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 12/04/2025. 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 OR BOND , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.The Defendant is ordered to remain away from the alleged victim, the victim's place of employment, or any other place the alleged victim may be found, during the pendency of this action. STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER ANY WALMART STORES
12/4/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
12/4/2025 Arraignment continued to 12/10/2025 at 08:30 AM
12/4/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
12/4/2025 Arraignment continued to 12/04/2025 at 02:00 PM
11/26/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 11/26/2025. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 12/10/2025 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
11/26/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
11/26/2025 Arraignment continued to 12/10/2025 at 08:30 AM
11/25/2025 TC Judgment Entry Issued
11/25/2025 Arraignment changed to 11/25/2025 at 02:00 PM
11/25/2025 Judgment This Day, November 25, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT AFTER THE DEFENDANT WAS ARRESTED ON A WARRANT FOR FAILING TO APPEAR FOR A STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING IN CASE 04TRD00514. THE COURT IS AWARE THAT THE DEFENDANT IS ALSO BEING HELD ON FELONY MATTERS THROUGH THE ADULTE PAROLE AUTHORITY. THE COURT ATTEMPTED TO SEE THE DEFENDANT ON THE ISSUE OF THE STATUS CONFERENCE WARRANT. IN ADDITION, THE DEFENDANT HAD BEEN SERVED 2 CRIMINAL SUMMONS IN WHICH THE COURT INTENDED TO ARRAIGN HIM (CASE 25CRB00928 & 25CRB00982). DURING THE HEARING, THE COURT WAS INFORMED BY JAIL STAFF THAT THE DEFENDANT WAS NOT COOPERATING AND REFUSED TO BE REMOVED FROM HIS CELL TO ATTEND THE HEARING. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THIS MATTER BE CONTINUED AND SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE ON THE COURT'S DOCKET. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate
11/20/2025 Arraignment set for 11/26/2025 at 08:30 AM
11/20/2025 DEFT'S COPY OF SUMMONS SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL DELIVERED BY USPS ON 11/13/2025
11/14/2025 Service For SUMMONS to JASON L DURST sent via Certified Mail was Perfected on 11/14/2025 Receipt Number 9414814903030614541562
11/6/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to JASON L DURST via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614541562 $8.86 FEE
11/6/2025 Case Filed on 11/06/2025

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