Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB01095
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
12/26/2025
Date Filed
12/30/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
STEFFAN, JARROD
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
MICHAEL SCOTT MITCHELL
Address Line 1
400 NATIONAL COURT
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
TE684280
DOB
6/3/1989

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 202529249 2917.21A TELEPHONE HARASSMENT M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202529249
Statute Code
2917.21A
Statute Description
TELEPHONE HARASSMENT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial with Judge 3/11/2026 3:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 2/4/2026 2:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 1/21/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/19/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
2/17/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/17/2026 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 03/11/2026 at 03:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/17/2026 FTA PTWJ BENCH WARRANT RETURNED FROM HSO
2/13/2026 BW RECALLED WITH HSO (VIA PHONE AND EMAIL) FTA PTWJ
2/13/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING Recalled On 02/13/2026
2/13/2026 BW RECALL - HSO Issued
2/13/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 02/13/2026 JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026, ON THE MOTION TO WITHDRAW WARRANT. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. BE IT SO ORDERED.
2/12/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/12/2026
2/11/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
2/5/2026 BW (FTA PTWJ) ISSUED TO (HSO) FOR SERVICE
2/4/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/04/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
2/4/2026 JE Continuance Issued
2/4/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
2/4/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
2/4/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 02/04/2026
1/21/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/21/2026 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 02/04/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/21/2026 PT Report Issued
1/21/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 02/11/2026 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.
1/9/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/9/2026 Pre-Trial set for 01/21/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/8/2026 Record edited to: Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed By DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/08/2026
1/8/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 01/08/2026 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)
1/8/2026 Service for SUMMONS to MICHAEL SCOTT MITCHELL sent via HSO was Residence on 01/01/2026 $9.00 FEE
1/8/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/08/2026
1/8/2026 Jury Demanded on 01/08/2026 by Attorney
1/8/2026 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
1/8/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/08/2026
1/8/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/08/2026
1/8/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/08/2026
1/8/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/08/2026
1/8/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/08/2026
1/8/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/08/2026
1/8/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
12/31/2025 OHIO VICTIM RIGHTS REQUEST FORM FILED BY PROS (REDACTED)
12/30/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to MICHAEL SCOTT MITCHELL via HSO
12/30/2025 Case Filed on 12/30/2025

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