Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRC04668
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
8/2/2025
Date Filed
8/5/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
BRUBAKER, BAYDEN
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
STEVEN ALLEN BAKER
Address Line 1
303 ELM ST
Address Line 2
City
BELMORE
State
OH
ZIP Code
45815
DLN
RQ845137
DOB
8/17/1978

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,585.00
Total Paid
$25.00
Total Owed
$1,560.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
JGZ5812
Vehicle Year
2007
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLU

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3200019574 4511.19A1A OVI M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 6/24/2026 THOMAS J MCDERMOTT
2 CO3200019574 4510.12A1 NO OL UO NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 6/24/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3 CO3200019574 4511.202 FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 6/24/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3200019574
Statute Code
4511.19A1A
Statute Description
OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
6/24/2026
Adjudicated By
THOMAS J MCDERMOTT
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3200019574
Statute Code
4510.12A1
Statute Description
NO OL
Degree
UO
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
6/24/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
3
Citation Number
CO3200019574
Statute Code
4511.202
Statute Description
FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
6/24/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/24/2026 9:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 6/24/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 5/20/2026 10:00:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 4/21/2026 2:00:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 3/31/2026 2:45:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 3/10/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 8/19/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 8/5/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/16/2026 Non-Compliance Bench Warrant Issued
9/16/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
9/16/2026 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - EVAL on 09/16/2026
9/15/2026 NON COMPLIANCE EVAL REPORT ISSUED
9/2/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
8/26/2026 BW (FTA STAT CONF HRG) ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE
8/25/2026 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
8/25/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
8/25/2026 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 08/25/2026
8/13/2026 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($25.00 applied,$0.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2026425939
7/6/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 07062026
7/6/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 07062026
7/6/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 07062026
6/24/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
6/24/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/24/2026 at 09:30 AM by
6/24/2026 ALS Disposition Issued
6/24/2026 ALS Ordered Terminated
6/24/2026 ALS Ordered Terminated
6/24/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 06/24/2026
6/24/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
6/24/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 5 Credited 55 Suspended
6/24/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.19A1A - OVI
6/24/2026 Evaluation Referral Issued
6/24/2026 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.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of OVIORC/CO 4511.19A1A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $650.00 plus all costs 2) Operator's license SUSPENSION of 365 days .3) A jail sentence of 60 Day(s) with 55 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 obtain an ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE evaluation from a state certified counselor within 30 days, and pursue any recommended course of treatment, and shall further be required to notify this Court every 30 days of his progress 5) Credit for 5 Day(s) days served. 6) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s).
6/24/2026 Assigned Suspension Class: U - Unclassified
6/24/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 06/24/2026
6/24/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 06/24/2026
6/24/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
6/24/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.202 - FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL
6/24/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
6/24/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4510.12A1 - NO OL
6/24/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
6/24/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
5/28/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/28/2026 Plea set for 06/24/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/28/2026
5/20/2026 PT Report Issued
5/20/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 06/10/2026 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.
4/24/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 04/24/2026 (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))
4/23/2026 Jury Demanded on 04/22/2026 by Attorney
4/23/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
4/22/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/22/2026
4/22/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/22/2026
4/22/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/22/2026
4/22/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/22/2026
4/22/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/22/2026
4/22/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/22/2026
4/21/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/21/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 05/20/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/21/2026 PT Report Issued
4/21/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. DEFENDANT HAS APPOINTMENT WITH PUBLIC DEFENDER ON 4-22-26. PROVIDED APPOINTMENT CARD AT PRETRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
3/31/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/31/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 04/21/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/31/2026 PT Report Issued
3/31/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. SEEKING PUBLIC DEFENDER Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
3/10/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 02/20/2026 FILED BY HSO
3/10/2026 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
3/10/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
3/10/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/10/2026 Pre-Trial set for 03/31/2026 at 02:45 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/10/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/10/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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.The Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order.
3/10/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/10/2026
3/10/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/10/2026
3/10/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/10/2026
3/10/2026 JE Continuance Issued
3/10/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/10/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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.The Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order.
3/10/2026 JE Continuance Issued
3/10/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/10/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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.The Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order.
3/10/2026 JE Continuance Issued
2/26/2026 BW RETURNED FROM HSO (FLOWERS) FTA ARRN W/ $49.00 SERVICE FEE
2/25/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
2/25/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
2/25/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
2/25/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026100842 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
2/25/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
2/25/2026 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2026100841 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
2/25/2026 SURETY Bond Set for $1500.00
2/24/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
2/23/2026 Program Appt Notification Issued
2/23/2026 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
2/23/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
2/23/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $1500.00
2/23/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/23/2026. 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 03/10/2026 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. with the conditions of Pretrial Supervision - Report to the Probation department immediately. Subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Probation Dept., 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 CASH OR SURETY in the amount of $1500.00, 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.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.
2/23/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
2/23/2026 Arraignment continued to 03/10/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/23/2026 BW SERVED BY HSO (GRESHAM) FTA ARRN
2/23/2026 Warrant for FTA TR HEARING - OVI was Served on 02/20/2026
8/26/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
8/19/2025 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO (HSO) FOR SERVICE
8/19/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/19/2025. 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 $1500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
8/19/2025 JE Continuance Issued
8/19/2025 TR FTA HRG BW - OVI Issued
8/19/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
8/19/2025 Warrant issued for FTA TR HEARING - OVI on 08/19/2025
8/5/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/05/2025. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 08/19/2025 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
8/5/2025 JE Continuance Issued
8/5/2025 Arraignment continued to 08/19/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 08/05/2025
8/5/2025 Arraignment set for 08/05/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
8/5/2025 Case Filed on 08/05/2025

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