Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRC02090
Attorney Name
AARON SCHWARTZ
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
4/19/2025
Date Filed
4/21/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
TPR. M CARPENTER
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
HALEIGH G BALLARD
Address Line 1
PO BOX 363
Address Line 2
City
BRADNER
State
OH
ZIP Code
43406
DLN
UG427952
DOB
3/15/1994

Financial Information

Total Cost
$697.00
Total Paid
$697.00
Total Owed
$0.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
JSW9433
Vehicle Year
2022
Vehicle Make
CHEV
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
DBL

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP320710041920252345 4511.20 RECKLESS OPERATION M4 GUILTY GUILTY 8/5/2025 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2 OHP320710041920252345 4511.19A1D OVI-BREATH M1 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 8/5/2025 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3 OHP320710041920252345 4511.21C SPEED MM GUILTY GUILTY 8/5/2025 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP320710041920252345
Statute Code
4511.20
Statute Description
RECKLESS OPERATION
Degree
M4
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
8/5/2025
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP320710041920252345
Statute Code
4511.19A1D
Statute Description
OVI-BREATH
Degree
M1
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
8/5/2025
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
3
Citation Number
OHP320710041920252345
Statute Code
4511.21C
Statute Description
SPEED
Degree
MM
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
8/5/2025
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 1/5/2026 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/6/2025 9:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Suppression 8/5/2025 3:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 7/29/2025 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Admin License Suspension 6/10/2025 3:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
TELEPHONE PRETRIAL 5/20/2025 3:30:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 5/6/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 4/22/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/26/2026 MOD ORDER - BMV 2055 Issued
2/26/2026 Suspension Information modified to : Modification granted for suspended license
2/26/2026 Suspension Information modified to : OCCUPATIONAL TO/FROM-DIP TO/FROM-VIP TO/FROM COURT TO/FROM SCHOOL (FOR CHILD) TO/FROM MEDICAL APTS (AND FOR CHILD) HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES (FRIDAYS FROM 2:00 P.M. UNTIL 6:00 P.M.)
2/26/2026 MOTION TO REINSTATE OL GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/26/2026 (DEFENDANT'S MOTION IS WELL TAKEN, AND THEREFORE DEFENDANT'S DRIVER'S LICENSE SHALL BE REINSTATED, FORTHWITH. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT DEFENDANT COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE BUREAU OR MOTOR VEHICLES BEFORE DRIVING.)
2/23/2026 CANCELLED Desk Review for 04/06/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2/23/2026 Written MOTION TO REINSTATE OL filed by Defendant on 02/23/2026
2/23/2026 Paid $547.00 receipt# 2026405571 paid by HALEIGH G BALLARD 563258
2/2/2026 Order to Retest/Renew Issued
2/2/2026 Privilege Card Issued
2/2/2026 Paid $25.00 receipt# 2026402819 paid by HALEIGH G BALLARD
1/5/2026 Desk Review set for 04/06/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/5/2026 Paid $25.00 receipt# 2026400085 paid by HALEIGH G BALLARD
12/16/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $25.00 receipt# 2025439295 paid by HALEIGH G BALLARD
12/15/2025 Privilege Card Issued
11/18/2025 RECD COMPLIANCE REPORT FROM ARC DEF COMPLETED DIP WITH NO FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
11/12/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $25.00 receipt# 2025435515 paid by HALEIGH G BALLARD
11/10/2025 Privilege Card Issued
10/28/2025 LETTER NO ACTION by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 10/28/2025 (3RD PARTY FILING. COPY TO PROSECUTOR AND DEFENSE COUNSEL.)
10/23/2025 Written LETTER filed by Third Party on 10/23/2025
10/6/2025 Privilege Card Issued
10/6/2025 PROOF OF INSURANCE (STATE FARM) EFFECTIVE 09/29/2025-03/29/2026 SHOWN BY DEFT ELECTRONICALLY
10/6/2025 PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT (HOME DEPOT) 1989 ALLEN TWP 142 VAN BUREN, OH 45889 SHOWN BY DEFT ELECTRONICALLY
10/6/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
10/6/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 01/05/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
10/6/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
10/6/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $25.00 receipt# 2025431351 paid by HALEIGH G BALLARD
9/4/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $25.00 receipt# 2025427738 paid by HALEIGH G BALLARD
8/25/2025 RECD COMPLIANCE REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF COMPLETED VIP ON AUGUST 24 2025
8/13/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 08132025
8/13/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 08132025
8/13/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 08132025
8/7/2025 MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL DRIVING PRIVILEGES GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 08/07/2025 (PARENTING TIME EXCHANGES AND CHILDCARE.)
8/5/2025 Written MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL DRIVING PRIVILEGES filed by Defendant on 08/05/2025 (TO-FROM CHILD SWAP FRIDAYS FROM 6-8, TO-FROM SITTERS HOME 9611 CYGNET RD CYGNET OH 43413.)
8/5/2025 Privilege Card Issued
8/5/2025 PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT WAL MART 1161 TRENTON AVE FINDLAY, OH 45840 SHOWN BY DEFT
8/5/2025 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
8/5/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/06/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/5/2025 ALS Disposition Issued
8/5/2025 This matter comes on for consideration of the Defendant's Appeal of Administrative License Suspension imposed by the arresting officer on 04/19/2025 pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 4511.191(H). Upon consideration thereof, the Court finds that the Defendant has established sufficient grounds to terminate his/her administrative license suspension.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the Administrative License Suspension which was imposed on 04/19/2025 shall terminate immediately.It is further ORDERED that the Defendant's driving privileges are restored immediately, and this entry shall serve as authorization to operate a motor vehicle until such time as his license is reinstated by the Registrar of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
8/5/2025 Granting ALS Appeal Issued
8/5/2025 ALS Ordered Terminated
8/5/2025 Plea of GUILTY entered on 08/05/2025
8/5/2025 Charge Amended from 4511.19A1A OVI M1 6 points to 4511.20 RECKLESS OPERATION M4 4 points by on 08/05/2025
8/5/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 08/05/2025
8/5/2025 Plea of GUILTY entered on 08/05/2025
8/5/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.21C - SPEED
8/5/2025 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 GUILTY 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 SPEEDORC/CO 4511.21C, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $150.00 plus all costs
8/5/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 7 Credited 23 Suspended
8/5/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.20 - RECKLESS OPERATION
8/5/2025 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 GUILTY 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 RECKLESS OPERATIONORC/CO 4511.20, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) Operator's license SUSPENSION of 365 days Reconsideration after 180 days.Limited privileges granted on 08/05/2025 conditioned upon issuance of permit by court3) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 23 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. 4) Defendant shall attend and successfully complete a driver's intervention program, and pursue any recommended course of treatment, for which he/she will receive 5 Day(s) of jail credit. 5) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s). 6) No repetition for 1 Year(s). 7) Defendant shall attend Victims Impact Panel program at the next regularly scheduled date for which he/she will receive 2 Day(s) jail credit.
8/5/2025 DIP Referral Issued
8/5/2025 VIP Referral Issued
8/5/2025 Rules for Driving Privileges Issued
8/5/2025 Modification granted for suspended license
8/5/2025 OCCUPATIONAL TO/FROM-DIP TO/FROM-VIP TO/FROM COURT TO/FROM SCHOOL (FOR CHILD) TO/FROM MEDICAL APTS (AND FOR CHILD) HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES (FRIDAYS FROM 2:00 P.M. UNTIL 6:00 P.M.)
8/5/2025 Assigned Suspension Class: 7 - Definite Period not to exceed 1 Year
8/5/2025 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.19A1D - OVI-BREATH
8/5/2025 TC Journal half sheet Issued
8/5/2025 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
7/17/2025 RETURN OF SUBP FOR TROOPER CARPENTER SERVED BY THE BLF W/$9.00 SERVICE FEES
7/17/2025 RETURN OF SUBP FOR SERGEANT DYER SERVED BY THE BLF W/$9.00 SERVICE FEES
7/15/2025 SUBP FOR SERGEANT DYER FILED BY THE PROSECUTOR ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE
7/15/2025 SUBP FOR TROPPER CARPENTER FILED BY THE PROSECUTOR ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE
7/9/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/9/2025 Suppression continued to 08/05/2025 at 03:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/2/2025 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF SUPPRESSION HEARING GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 07/02/2025 (THIS DAY THIS CAUSE CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION UPON THE MOTION FILED BY PLAINTIFF, FOR A CONTINUANCE OF THE SUPPRESSION CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 29, 2025, AT 10:00 AM, AND THE COURT BEING FULLY ADVISED IN THE PREMISES FINDS THE MOTION WELL TAKEN. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THE SUPPRESSION SCHEDULED FOR JULY 29, 2025 BE AND IS HEREBY CONTINUED. ALL UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72 ET SEQ.
7/1/2025 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF SUPPRESSION HEARING filed by Prosecutor on 07/01/2025
6/30/2025 RETURN OF SUBP FOR SERGEANT DYER AND TROOPER CARPENTER SERVED BY THE BLF W/$18 SERVICE FEES
6/30/2025 SUBPOENA FOR SERGEANT DYER FILED BY THE PROSECUTOR ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE
6/30/2025 SUBPOENA FOR TROOPER CARPENTER FILED BY THE PROSECUTOR ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE
6/23/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/23/2025 Suppression set for 07/29/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/13/2025 MOTION TO SUPPRESS SET FOR HEARING by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/13/2025 CC; PROS AND DEFT ATTY
6/12/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 06/12/2025 (SUPPLEMENTAL DEMAND)
6/12/2025 Written MOTION TO SUPPRESS filed by DEFT ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2025
5/20/2025 PT Report Issued
5/20/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR HEARING ON MOTION. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
5/19/2025 PRE TRIAL ASSESSMENT COMPLETED. 5/16/2025 STAY ORDERED. PRIVILEGES MOTION DENIED. MOOT.
5/16/2025 ALS Disposition Issued
5/16/2025 This matter comes on this day 05/16/2025 concerning the Administrative License Suspension imposed against the Defendant. For the good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the Administrative License Suspension be STAYED until further order of the Court.
5/16/2025 Stay of ALS Issued
5/16/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/16/2025 Admin License Suspension set for 06/10/2025 at 03:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
5/13/2025 MOTION FOR ALS APPEAL SET FOR HEARING by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/13/2025 (SET FOR HEARING. PRIVILEGES WILL BE CONSIDERED IF DEFENDANT MEETS WITH PRETRIAL SUPERVISION OFFICER TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT.) cc PT Supervision; Deft Counsel and Pros Office
5/13/2025 PROOF OF INSURANCE RCVD BY DEFT ATTY ( STATE FARM MUTAL AUTO EFFECTIVE 03/29/2025 THROUGH 09/29/2025 )
5/13/2025 Written MOTION FOR ALS APPEAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/13/2025 (DRIVING PRIVLEGES)
5/8/2025 MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/08/2025 (P CHRIS MCGOWAN)
5/7/2025 Written MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 05/07/2025 (CHRIS MCGOWAN)
5/6/2025 Jury Demanded on 05/06/2025 by Attorney
5/6/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 05/06/2025
5/6/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 05/06/2025
5/6/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 05/06/2025 (AND SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL)
5/6/2025 AARON SWARTZ filed notice of appearance
4/25/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/25/2025 TELEPHONE PRETRIAL set for 05/20/2025 at 03:30 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP ATTORNEY MCGOWAN TO CALL CLERK'S OFFICE AT 419-424-7141 AND ASK TO BE TRANSFERRED TO PROSECUTOR MARSHALL FINELLI
4/23/2025 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 04/23/2025
4/23/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 04/23/2025
4/23/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 04/23/2025
4/23/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
4/23/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 04/23/2025
4/23/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL BY TELEPHONE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/23/2025
4/23/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/23/2025
4/23/2025 CHRIS MCGOWAN filed notice of appearance
4/23/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/23/2025
4/22/2025 Written JE - APPOINTMENT OF ACTING JUDGE MATTHEW CUNNINGHAM filed by Judge on 04/22/2025
4/22/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/22/2025. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant requested a continuance to seek the advice of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued to 05/06/2025 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. with the conditions of No Consumption or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs of Abuse., No motor vehicle operation.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.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.
4/22/2025 JE Continuance Issued
4/22/2025 Arraignment continued to 05/06/2025 at 08:30 AM
4/22/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
4/21/2025 Arraignment set for 04/22/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
4/21/2025 Case Filed on 04/21/2025

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