Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB01018
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
11/23/2025
Date Filed
12/2/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
CHRISTOPHER D NATAL
Address Line 1
1009 MARKLE ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RK173381
DOB
12/12/1968

Financial Information

Total Cost
$485.50
Total Paid
$485.50
Total Owed
$0.00

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 202525069 513.12C1F1 POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA M4 NO CONTEST GUILTY 7/1/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202525069
Statute Code
513.12C1F1
Statute Description
POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
Degree
M4
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
7/1/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Continued 8/31/2026 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 7/1/2026 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 5/27/2026 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 4/22/2026 2:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 2/25/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 1/14/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 12/17/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 12/3/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/14/2026 CANCELLED STATUS CONFERENCE for 09/15/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 3 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
9/14/2026 Paid $465.50 receipt# 2026429473 paid by CHRISTOPHER D NATAL
9/10/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE continued to 09/15/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 3 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
9/10/2026 BW RETURNED FROM FPD (FREY) FTA STATUS CONF HRG CR W/$21.50 SERVICE FEES
9/10/2026 Warrant for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR was Served on 09/08/2026
9/3/2026 BW C/R (FTA STAT CONF HRG) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
9/1/2026 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
9/1/2026 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 09/01/2026
8/12/2026 Paid $20.00 receipt# 2026425715 paid by CHRISTOPHER D NATAL
7/1/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
7/1/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/31/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/1/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 07/01/2026
7/1/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 30 Suspended
7/1/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 513.12C1F1 - POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
7/1/2026 Evaluation Referral Issued
7/1/2026 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 $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) Defendant shall obtain a MENTAL HEALTH evaluation from a state certified agency within 30 days with a report to the Court. If directed, defendant to pursue any recommended course of treatment. 5) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
7/1/2026 NCIC MENTAL HEALTH NOTICE Issued
7/1/2026 Evaluation Referral Issued
5/28/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/28/2026 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 07/01/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
5/28/2026 Supplemental Disposition Issued
5/28/2026 This Day, May 28, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT FOR A PRETRIAL WITH THE JUDGE. PROSECUTOR VAJSKOP APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY AND DEFENDANT APPEARED WITH ATTORNEY MAEKASK. PROSECUTOR VAJSKOP ADVISED THAT THE DEFENDANT IS LIKELY GOING TO BE INDICTED ON A FELONY OUT OF THIS INCIDENT. ATTORNEY MAEKASK REQUESTED THAT THE CASE BE SET FOR ANOTHER PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT. SET FOR PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT IN 30 DAYS. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PURSUANT TO ORC 2945.71-73. XC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND ATTORNEY MAEKASK. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
4/22/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/22/2026 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 05/27/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 04/22/2026
4/22/2026 Supplemental Disposition Issued
4/22/2026 This Day, April 22, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT FOR A PRETRIAL WITH THE JUDGE. PROSECUTOR VAJSKOP APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY AND DEFENDANT APPEARED WITH ATTORNEY MAEKASK. THE PARTIES REQUESTED THAT THE CASE BE SET FOR ANOTHER PRETRIAL WITH THE JUDGE TO SEE IF THE DEFENDANT IS INDICTED ON A FELONY OUT OF THE SAME INCIDENT. SET FOR PRETRIAL WITH THE JUDGE IN 30 DAYS. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PURSUANT TO ORC 2945.72. XC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND ATTORNEY MAEKASK. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
3/19/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/19/2026 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 04/22/2026 at 02:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/19/2026
2/25/2026 PT Report Issued
2/25/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 03/18/2026 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.
1/28/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/28/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 02/25/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/28/2026
1/14/2026 PT Report Issued
1/14/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 02/04/2026 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.
12/17/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/17/2025 Pre-Trial set for 01/14/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/17/2025
12/17/2025 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/17/2025 (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))
12/16/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/16/2025
12/16/2025 Jury Demanded on 12/16/2025 by Attorney
12/16/2025 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/16/2025
12/16/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/16/2025
12/16/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
12/16/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/16/2025
12/16/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/16/2025
12/16/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/16/2025
12/16/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/16/2025
12/3/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 12/03/2025. 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 12/17/2025 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 12/17/2025 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.
12/3/2025 JE Continuance Issued
12/3/2025 Arraignment continued to 12/17/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 12/03/2025
12/3/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
12/2/2025 Arraignment set for 12/03/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
12/2/2025 Case Filed on 12/02/2025

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