| 8/4/2026 |
Case sent to collection agency on 08/04/2026 |
| 7/27/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/31/2026 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/27/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 7/27/2026 |
Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference. |
| 6/22/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/27/2026 at 10:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 06/22/2026 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM |
| 6/22/2026 |
Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference. |
| 5/6/2026 |
RECD COMPLIANCE REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF HAS COMPLETED STAR ON MAY 6 2026 |
| 4/22/2026 |
Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference. |
| 4/22/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/22/2026 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 04/22/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 4/22/2026 |
Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 04/22/2026 |
| 4/22/2026 |
Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 5 Credited 25 Suspended |
| 4/22/2026 |
Finding of GUILTY entered for 513.12C1F1 - POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA |
| 4/22/2026 |
STAR Referral Issued |
| 4/22/2026 |
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 25 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) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
4) Defendant shall attend the STAR program at the next regularly scheduled date. Upon completion, the Defendant shall receive 5 Day(s) of jail credit. |
| 3/12/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 3/12/2026 |
Plea set for 04/22/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 03/12/2026 |
| 2/11/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 2/11/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 03/04/2026 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. |
| 1/22/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/22/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 02/11/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 1/21/2026 |
REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 01/21/2026 (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)) |
| 1/20/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/20/2026 |
| 1/20/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 01/20/2026 by Attorney |
| 1/20/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/20/2026 |
| 1/20/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/20/2026 |
| 1/20/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/20/2026 |
| 1/20/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/20/2026 |
| 1/20/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/20/2026 |
| 1/20/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 1/20/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/20/2026 |
| 1/8/2026 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 1/8/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 01/08/2026. 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 01/21/2026 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 01/21/2026 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.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. |
| 1/8/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 01/21/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 1/8/2026 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 12/31/2025 |
Arraignment set for 01/08/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |
| 12/31/2025 |
Case Filed on 12/31/2025 |