Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB01039
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
12/4/2025
Date Filed
12/8/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
MILLER, TOM
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
JOY ANN FORNOF
Address Line 1
7862 SR 235
Address Line 2
City
MCCOMB
State
OH
ZIP Code
45858
DLN
DOB
6/10/2003

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 2529930 2919.25A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
2529930
Statute Code
2919.25A
Statute Description
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
SECOND PRETRIAL 2/25/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 12/31/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
1/29/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/29/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 02/25/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/29/2026
12/30/2025 SUMMONS RETURNED BY HSO (FAIR-SEVITZ) WITH SERVICE $132.00 FEE
12/30/2025 PT Report Issued
12/30/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 01/20/2026 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.
12/10/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/10/2025 Pre-Trial set for 12/31/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/10/2025
12/10/2025 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/10/2025 (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))
12/9/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 Jury Demanded on 12/09/2025 by Attorney
12/9/2025 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
12/9/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 OHIO VICTIM RIGHTS REQUEST FORM FILED BY PROSECUTOR
12/8/2025 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2025105562 paid by FAMILY FIRST BONDING
12/8/2025 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
12/8/2025 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2025105561 paid by FAMILY FIRST BONDING
12/8/2025 SURETY Bond Set for $1500.00
12/8/2025 JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE This matter came on this 5th day of December, 2025, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of Domestic Violence (M-1) 2919.25, a violation of Ohio Revised Code. Upon consideration of the available evidence, the Court finds that there exists probable cause to believe that said Defendant committed the offense(s) specified. It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant be brought to the Court for arraignment at the earliest available opportunity. It is further ORDERED that Bond be set as follows: Cash, Surety or Property Bond in the amount of $1500.00 10% Cash NOT allowed CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: NO consumption/possession of any alcohol and/or drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. The defendant is subject to random testing by the Court to verify compliance while the case is pending. NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND with Christine A Bailey. Placed on Pre-Trial Supervision: Must report immediately to the following agency by 9:00 a.m. the next business day following his/her release from custody. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and supervising department: Findlay Municipal Court Probation Department, 318 Dorney Plaza, Room 207, Findlay, OH 45840 – (419) 424-7144 OTHER: STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 7862 SR 235 MCCOMB, OH THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2025 AT 8:30 AM. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CONDITIONS AND/OR FAILURE TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT CAN RESULT IN THE BOND BEING REVOKED AND/OR A WARRANT BEING ISSUED. SIGNED BY JUDGE STEPHANIE M. BISHOP
12/8/2025 BOND NOTIFICATION FORM FILED BY FAMILY FIRST BONDING (JACOB THACKER) ; REQUEST HRG ON FINES/COSTS
12/8/2025 Arraignment set for 12/10/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
12/8/2025 Case Filed on 12/08/2025

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