| 9/25/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 9/25/2025 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 11/05/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 09/25/2025 |
| 9/24/2025 |
Supplemental Disposition Issued |
| 9/24/2025 |
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRE TRIAL DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/24/2025 (DEFENDANT'S PRESENCE IS NOT REQUIRED.) |
| 9/24/2025 |
Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRE TRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/24/2025 |
| 9/24/2025 |
This Day, September 24, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THE COURT FOR A PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT. PROSECUTOR FINELLI APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF OHIO AND ATTORNEY MAEKASK APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE DEFENDANT. THE PARTIES HAVE NOT RESOLVED THE CASE. ATTORNEY MAEKASK REQUESTED THAT CASES BE SET FOR ANOTHER PRETRIAL WITH THE JUDGE. SET FOR PRETRIAL WITH THE JUDGE. DEFENDANT SHALL BE PRESENT. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PURSUANT TO ORC 2945.72. XC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND ATTORNEY MAEKASK. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE |
| 8/22/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 8/22/2025 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 09/24/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 08/22/2025 |
| 7/30/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 7/30/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 08/20/2025 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. |
| 7/11/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 7/11/2025 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 07/30/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/11/2025 |
| 7/2/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 7/2/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 07/23/2025 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. |
| 6/17/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 6/17/2025 |
Pre-Trial set for 07/02/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 6/13/2025 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/13/2025
ORDER
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 SEBSEQUENT 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 RECORNDINGS 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 TRANSMISSION AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND
6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER.
BE IT SO ORDERED
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
CC; PROS OFFICE - DEFT ATTY VIA EMAIL
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| 6/12/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/12/2025 |
| 6/12/2025 |
Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 06/12/2025 |
| 6/12/2025 |
Jury Demanded on 06/12/2025 by Attorney |
| 6/12/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/12/2025 |
| 6/12/2025 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 6/12/2025 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2025 |
| 6/12/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2025 |
| 6/12/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2025 |
| 6/12/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2025 |
| 6/12/2025 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 6/12/2025 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2025 |
| 6/12/2025 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2025 |
| 6/2/2025 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 6/2/2025 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 6/2/2025 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 6/2/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 06/02/2025. 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 06/17/2025 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 06/17/2025 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.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason. THE PRE-TRIAL SUPERVISION CONDITION FROM THE PROBABLE CAUSE ENTRY IS VACATED |
| 6/2/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 06/17/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 6/2/2025 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 6/2/2025 |
Arraignment changed to 06/02/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202 Hearing was set on 06/02/2025 (Due to being incarcerated) |
| 6/2/2025 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY- DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE-
THIS MATTER CAME ON THIS 1ST DAY OF JUNE, 2025, FOR A DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE CONCERNING THE ARREST OF THE DEFENDANT FOR A CHARGE OF OVI (M-1) 4511.19(A)(1)(A). VIOLATION OF OHIO REVISED CODE UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE AVAILABLE EVIDENCE THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE EXISTS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT SAID DEFENDANT COMMITTED THE OFFENSES SPECIFIED.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT SAID DEFENDANT BE BROUGHT TO THE COURT FOR ARRAIGNEMNT AT THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT BOND BE SET AS FOLLOWS:
CASH, SURETY OR PROPERTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 10 % CASH NOT ALLOWED
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE:
NO CONSUMPTION/POSSESSION OF ANY ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS OF ABUSE DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CASE. THE DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO RANDOM TESTING BY THE COURT TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WHILE THE CASE IS PENDING.
PLACED ON PRE-TRIAL SUPERVISION: MUST REPORT TO IMMEDIATELY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCY BY 9:00AM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING HIS-HER RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO ANY ADDTIONAL 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.
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON _TUESDAY JUNE 3, 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
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| 6/2/2025 |
Case Filed on 06/02/2025 |
| 6/2/2025 |
Arraignment set for 06/03/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |