| 2/12/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/12/2026 |
Plea set for 03/24/2026 at 02:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 2/10/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 2/10/2026 |
Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR PLEA. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation. |
| 1/28/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/28/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 02/10/2026 at 09:15 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 1/28/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/28/2026 |
| 1/28/2026 |
JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case |
| 1/28/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026 |
| 1/28/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026 |
| 1/28/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026 |
| 1/28/2026 |
Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026 |
| 1/22/2026 |
Defendant found indigent. Court appoints Howard A Elliott as counsel. |
| 1/22/2026 |
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 HOWARD ELLIOTT, 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 |
| 1/21/2026 |
Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/21/2026 |
| 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 suggested indigency and requested the appointment of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued until 01/28/2026 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 01/28/2026 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED. |
| 1/14/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 1/14/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 01/28/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 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 BOND CONTINUED , 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. |
| 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 |
| 12/30/2025 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This matter came on this 26 day of DECEMBER, 2025, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of DOMESTIC VIOLATION (M-1) 2919.25, a violation of Ohio Revised Code Findlay City Ordinance. 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: Personal Recognizance
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE:
NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND with MELODY P LACY.
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 206, FINDLAY, OH 45840 – (419) 424-7144
OTHER: STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 117 HOWARD STREET, FINDLAY, OHIO
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31, 2025 AT 8:30AM. 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 |
| 12/30/2025 |
Case Filed on 12/30/2025 |
| 12/30/2025 |
Arraignment set for 12/31/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |