| 10/20/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 10/20/2026 |
Revocation set for 12/22/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 10/20/2026 |
Supplemental Disposition Issued |
| 10/20/2026 |
The defendant wore the Scram Monitor for 56 days at $8.00 a day, a total of $448.00 was added to his fines and costs.
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| 10/20/2026 |
This Day, October 20, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter comes before the Court by way of Probation Officer Powell. He informs the Court that the Defendant, Joseph Wiechart, has come back into compliance with his terms of probation. Probation Officer Powell recommends the upcoming revocation hearing be continued. The recommendation is well taken. Therefore, it is the order of the Court that the revocation hearing set for October 21st, 2026, at 1:30 PM be continued to approximately 60 days from today's date. Probation shall continue as previously ordered. Be it so ordered. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE |
| 10/20/2026 |
This Day, October 20, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter comes before the Court by way of Probation Officer Powell. He informs the Court that the Defendant, Joseph Wiechart, has come back into compliance with his terms of probation. Probation Officer Powell recommends the upcoming revocation hearing be continued. The recommendation is well taken. Therefore, it is the order of the Court that the revocation hearing set for October 21st, 2026, at 1:30 PM be continued to approximately 60 days from today's date. Probation shall continue as previously ordered. Be it so ordered. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE |
| 8/25/2026 |
Probation violation served by Probation Officer Powell. The defendant was fitted with a Scram Monitor cost is $8.00 a day $56.00 a week.
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| 8/25/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 8/25/2026 |
Revocation set for 10/21/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 7/27/2026 |
Paid $100.00 receipt# 2026423932 paid by JOSEPH A WIECHART |
| 4/29/2026 |
MOTION FOR OCCUPATIONAL DRIVING PRIVILEGES DENIED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 04/29/2026 (DENIED. DEFENDANT HAS NOT MADE ANY PAYMENTS TO THE COURT.) |
| 4/15/2026 |
Written MOTION FOR OCCUPATIONAL DRIVING PRIVILEGES filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/15/2026 (TO/FROM COURT, WORK, CHILDREN'S SCHOOL, CHILDREN'S SPORTING EVENTS, AND LIFE NECESSITIES) |
| 4/14/2026 |
Case sent to BCI&I on 04142026 |
| 4/14/2026 |
Case sent to BCI&I on 04142026 |
| 4/14/2026 |
Case sent to BCI&I on 04142026 |
| 4/1/2026 |
Successfully completed SCRAM with zero balance |
| 4/1/2026 |
BALANCE DUE REMINDER Issued |
| 4/1/2026 |
ALS Disposition Issued |
| 4/1/2026 |
ALS Ordered Terminated |
| 4/1/2026 |
ALS Ordered Terminated |
| 4/1/2026 |
Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 04/01/2026 |
| 4/1/2026 |
Charge Amended from 4511.19A1A OVI M1 6 points to 4511.19A1A OVI M1 6 points by on 04/01/2026 |
| 4/1/2026 |
Plea of NO PLEA entered on 04/01/2026 |
| 4/1/2026 |
Plea of NO PLEA entered on 04/01/2026 |
| 4/1/2026 |
Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.19A1A - OVI |
| 4/1/2026 |
Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 90 Day(s) 3 Credited 87 Suspended |
| 4/1/2026 |
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 OVIORC/CO 4511.19A1A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $850.00 plus all costs 2) Operator's license SUSPENSION of 730 days Reconsideration after 365 days.3) A jail sentence of 90 Day(s) with 87 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) Credit for 3 Day(s) days served.
5) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s).6) Defendant shall be placed on probation for 1 Year(s).DEFENDANT MAY REQUEST REVIEW PROBATION AFTER 180 DAYS.. |
| 4/1/2026 |
Assigned Suspension Class: U - Unclassified |
| 4/1/2026 |
Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.202 - FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL |
| 4/1/2026 |
TC Journal half sheet Issued |
| 4/1/2026 |
It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF. |
| 4/1/2026 |
Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.19A2 - STATE OVI |
| 4/1/2026 |
TC Journal half sheet Issued |
| 4/1/2026 |
It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF. |
| 3/12/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 3/12/2026 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 04/01/2026 at 02:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 03/12/2026 |
| 2/4/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 2/4/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 02/25/2026 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. |
| 1/13/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/13/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 02/04/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 01/13/2026 |
| 1/13/2026 |
REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 01/13/2026 (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)) |
| 1/13/2026 |
MOTION FOR RELEASE OF PROPERTY FROM SEIZED VEHICLE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 01/13/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON THIS 12 DAY OF JANUARY, 2026, FOR CONSIDERATION OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO RELEASE PROPERTY FROM HIS VEHICLE. THE COURT, HAVING FOUND GOOD CAUSE FOR SUCH MOTION WILL GRANT SAME. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO RELEASE PROPERTY FROM VEHICLE BE GRANTED FOR GOOD CAUSE. BE IT SO ORDERED.) |
| 1/12/2026 |
Written MOTION FOR RELEASE OF PROPERTY FROM SEIZED VEHICLE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026 |
| 1/12/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/12/2026 |
| 1/12/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/12/2026 |
| 1/12/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/12/2026 |
| 1/12/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 01/12/2026 by Attorney |
| 1/12/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026 |
| 1/12/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026 |
| 1/12/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026 |
| 1/12/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026 |
| 1/12/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 1/12/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026 |
| 1/12/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026 |
| 12/30/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 12/30/2025. 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 01/13/2026 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 01/13/2026 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED. |
| 12/30/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 12/30/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 01/13/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 12/30/2025 |
| 12/29/2025 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This matter came on this TUESDAY day of DECEMBER 30,2025 for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of OVI (M1) 4511.19 (A)(1)(A), OVI (M1) 4511.19 (A)(2) FAILURE TO CONTROL (MM) 4511.202 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 offense(s) specified.
It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant be brought to the Court for arraignment at the earliest available opportunity.
It is further ORDERED that Bond be set as follows: Personal Recognizance
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE:
NO operation of any motor vehicles during the pendency of the case.
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 immediately to the following agency by 9:00 a.m. the next business day following his/her release from custody. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and supervising department:
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON TUESDAY,DECEMBER 30 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
ARRESTING AGENCY: OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
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| 12/29/2025 |
PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued |
| 12/29/2025 |
Case Filed on 12/29/2025 |
| 12/29/2025 |
Arraignment set for 12/30/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |