| 2/11/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/11/2026 |
Plea set for 03/25/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 2/11/2026 |
Consent JE Dis/C Issued |
| 2/11/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 2/11/2026 |
Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR PLEA. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation. |
| 1/21/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/21/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 02/11/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/21/2026 |
| 1/21/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/21/2026 |
| 1/21/2026 |
Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 01/21/2026 |
| 1/21/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 01/21/2026 by Attorney |
| 1/21/2026 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 1/21/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 01/21/2026 |
| 1/21/2026 |
Written WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 01/21/2026 (OF ARRAIGNMENT) |
| 1/21/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 01/21/2026 (AND INSPECTION) |
| 1/21/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 01/21/2026 |
| 1/21/2026 |
Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 01/21/2026 |
| 1/14/2026 |
Defendant found indigent. Court appoints KENNETH J SASS as counsel. |
| 1/14/2026 |
ENTRY – APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL: THIS MATTER COMES ON FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE DEFENDANT’S REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. UPON CONSIDERATION OF SAID REQUEST, THE COURT FINDS: DEFENDANT’S REQUEST WELL TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON(S): PUBLIC DEFENDER HAS CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT KENNETH SASS, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE BAR OF THE STATE OF OHIO, BE APPOINTED FOR THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT TO BE PAID FOR AT PUBLIC EXPENSE, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: THE $25.00 APPLICATION FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AS COSTS. S/ BY STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 1/14/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 01/14/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The defendant requested the appointment of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED , AND DECREED that this case be continued to 01/21/2026 at 08:30 AM so that a determination can be made concerning the defendant's qualification for appointment of counsel.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. |
| 1/14/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 1/14/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 01/21/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 1/13/2026 |
Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/13/2026 |
| 1/5/2026 |
DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 12-31-2025 FILED BY FPD |
| 12/31/2025 |
Finger Print Return Issued |
| 12/31/2025 |
Finger Print Requirements Issued |
| 12/31/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 12/31/2025. 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 01/14/2026 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 01/14/2026 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.Placed on Pre-trial Supervision: Must report to the Probation department immediately after court. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and Probation Department.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.The Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order. NO CONTACT WITH DAKOTA SMITH. STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 119 SOUTH TARR STREET, NORTH BALTIMORE, OHIO |
| 12/31/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 12/31/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 01/14/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 12/31/2025 |
| 12/31/2025 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 12/10/2025 |
Service for SUMMONS to DYLAN M SMITH sent via FINDLAY PD was Residence on 12/09/2025 W/ $12.50 FEE |
| 12/9/2025 |
OHIO VICTIM RIGHTS REQUEST FORM FILED BY PROSECUTOR |
| 12/9/2025 |
SUMMONS notice issued to DYLAN M SMITH via FINDLAY PD |
| 12/9/2025 |
Case Filed on 12/09/2025 |
| 12/9/2025 |
Arraignment set for 12/31/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |