Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRD06609
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
10/10/2025
Date Filed
10/13/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
BRUBAKER, BAYDEN
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
ERICA ELLIS
Address Line 1
139 E RAILROAD ST
Address Line 2
City
KENTON
State
OH
ZIP Code
43326
DLN
RV478664
DOB
2/27/1981

Financial Information

Total Cost
$888.00
Total Paid
$190.00
Total Owed
$698.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KPR5265
Vehicle Year
2006
Vehicle Make
HOND
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
SIL

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3200019586 4510.11A DUS M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 3/4/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2 CO3200019586 4511.33A3 RULES FOR DRIVING IN MARKED LANES MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 3/4/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3200019586
Statute Code
4510.11A
Statute Description
DUS
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
3/4/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3200019586
Statute Code
4511.33A3
Statute Description
RULES FOR DRIVING IN MARKED LANES
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
3/4/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Desk Review 11/2/2026 5:00:00 PM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/3/2026 10:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/29/2026 11:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 5/18/2026 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 3/4/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 1/14/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 11/20/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 11/6/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/23/2025 8:30:00 AM
Arraignment 10/16/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
10/5/2026 Paid $90.00 receipt# 2026431765 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 100826
8/26/2026 Desk Review set for 11/02/2026 at 05:00 PM by
8/26/2026 CANCELLED STATUS CONFERENCE for 10/19/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/26/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 08/26/2026 DEFENDANT PLACED ON DESK REVIEW. STATUS CONDERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 10/19/2026 VACATED
8/25/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 08/25/2026
8/3/2026 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
8/3/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/19/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/3/2026 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
8/3/2026 Paid $100.00 receipt# 2026424630 paid by ERICA ELLIS
7/13/2026 BW (FTA STATUS CONF) RETURNED BY HSO (RECALLED)
7/8/2026 BW (FTA STAT CONF HRG W/BOND) RECALLED WITH HSO (BRYCE) AND EMAILED
7/8/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/03/2026 at 10:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/8/2026 BW RECALL - HSO Issued
7/8/2026 Warrant for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING Recalled On 07/08/2026
7/8/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 07/08/2026 MOTION GRANTED BENCH WARRANT RECALLED CLERK SHALL RESCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT DATE AVAILABLE
7/8/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 07/08/2026
7/2/2026 BW (FTA STATUS CONF HRG W/BOND) ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE
6/30/2026 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
6/30/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
6/30/2026 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 06/30/2026
6/30/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 06/30/2026
6/3/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
5/29/2026 Balance Due Notice Issued
5/29/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE continued to 06/29/2026 at 11:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
5/29/2026 BENCH WARRANT (NEVER ISSUED TO AGENCY) FTA STATUS CONF HRG
5/29/2026 Warrant for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING Recalled On 05/29/2026
5/29/2026 LETTER GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 05/29/2026 (BENCH WARRANT RECALLED. CLERK SHALL RESCHEDULE HEARING FOR THE NEXT DATE AVAILABLE.)
5/28/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
5/22/2026 Written LETTER filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 05/22/2026
5/19/2026 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
5/19/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
5/19/2026 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 05/19/2026
3/4/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
3/4/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 05/18/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/4/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
3/4/2026 Commitment After Conviction Issued
3/4/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 03/04/2026
3/4/2026 Charge Amended from 4510.14 DRIVING UNDER OVI SUSPENSION M1 6 points to 4510.11A DUS M1 2 points by on 03/04/2026
3/4/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 03/04/2026
3/4/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 27 Suspended
3/4/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4510.11A - DUS
3/4/2026 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 DUSORC/CO 4510.11A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 27 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 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s).
3/4/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.33A3 - RULES FOR DRIVING IN MARKED LANES
3/4/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
3/4/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
2/6/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/6/2026 Plea set for 03/04/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/06/2026
1/14/2026 PT Report Issued
1/14/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 02/04/2026 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.
12/16/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/16/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 01/14/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/16/2025
12/10/2025 PT Report Issued
12/10/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 12/31/2025 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.
11/17/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/17/2025 Pre-Trial set for 12/10/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 11/17/2025
11/14/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 11/14/2025 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)
11/13/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 Jury Demanded on 11/13/2025 by Attorney
11/13/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
11/13/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
11/13/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/6/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 11/06/2025. 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 11/20/2025 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 11/20/2025 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.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.
11/6/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
11/6/2025 Arraignment continued to 11/20/2025 at 08:30 AM
11/6/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
10/24/2025 RECALLED BW (FTA ARRN) RETURNED BY HCSO
10/23/2025 WARRANT BLOCK RELEASE Issued
10/23/2025 BW RECALLED WITH HSO (VOICEMAIL/EMAIL) - FTA ARRN
10/23/2025 BW RECALL - HSO Issued
10/23/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/23/2025. 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 11/06/2025 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 11/06/2025 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.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason. BENCH WARRANT RECALLED
10/23/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
10/23/2025 Arraignment continued to 11/06/2025 at 08:30 AM
10/23/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
10/23/2025 Arraignment set for 10/23/2025 at 08:30 AM
10/23/2025 Warrant for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 THURSDAY Recalled On 10/23/2025
10/22/2025 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT DENIED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 10/22/2025 (THE COURT WILL RECALL THE WARRANT IF DEFENDANT APPEARS ON OCTOBER 23, 2025 AT 8:30AM.)
10/21/2025 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 10/21/2025
10/17/2025 BW (FTA ARRN W/BOND) ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE
10/16/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
10/16/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/16/2025. 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 $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
10/16/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
10/16/2025 TRD FTA HRG BW Issued
10/16/2025 Warrant issued for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 THURSDAY on 10/16/2025
10/15/2025 LETTER NO ACTION by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 10/15/2025 (THE DEFENDANT NOR A LICENSE ATTORNEY FILED THE MOTION, IN VIOLATION OF LOCAL RULES.)
10/15/2025 Written LETTER filed by Third Party on 10/15/2025 (VIA FAX REGARDING DEFENDANT BEING INCARCERATED AT THE MULTI-COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTER IN MARION, OHIO.)
10/13/2025 Case Filed on 10/13/2025
10/13/2025 Arraignment set for 10/16/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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