Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00015
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
10/24/2025
Date Filed
1/7/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
CIARA L BOWER
Address Line 1
429 1/2 WALNUT STREET
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
DOB
8/11/2005

Financial Information

Total Cost
$425.50
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$425.50

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
Vehicle Year
Vehicle Make
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 202522946 2919.27A1 VIOLATING PROTECTION ORDER M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 4/22/2026 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202522946
Statute Code
2919.27A1
Statute Description
VIOLATING PROTECTION ORDER
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
4/22/2026
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/28/2026 9:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 7/27/2026 10:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 6/22/2026 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 4/22/2026 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 3/18/2026 10:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 2/4/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 1/21/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/9/2026 BALANCE DUE REMINDER Issued
9/9/2026 CANCELLED STATUS CONFERENCE for 11/09/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
9/9/2026 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
9/9/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 11/09/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/4/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 08/04/2026
7/29/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/29/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE continued to 09/28/2026 at 09:00 AM by
7/29/2026 Warrant for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR Recalled On 07/29/2026
7/29/2026 Supplemental Disposition Issued
7/29/2026 BW CR(FTA STAT CONF HRG) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
7/29/2026 This Day, July 29, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THE COURT TODAY UPON THE COURTS OWN MOTION. THE DEFENDANT WAS SCHEDULED TODAY FOR A PLEA HEARING ON 26-CRB-00392. THE DEFENDANTS ATTORNEY WAS PRESENT AND ADVISED THAT THE DEFENDANT IS CURRENTLY IN TREATMENT. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THE STATUS CONFERENCE WARRANT SHALL BE RECALLED AND THE DEFENDANT SET FOR A NEW STATUS CONFERENCE IN SEPTEMBER 2026. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
7/28/2026 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
7/28/2026 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 07/28/2026
7/16/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
7/8/2026 BW FTA STAT CONF HRG CR RETURNED BY FPD (RECALLED)
7/7/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/7/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE continued to 07/27/2026 at 10:30 AM by
7/7/2026 BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued
7/7/2026 Warrant for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR Recalled On 07/07/2026
7/7/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 07/07/2026 (BENCH WARRANT RECALLED. CLERK SHALL RESCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE.)
7/7/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by Defendant on 07/07/2026
7/2/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
6/30/2026 BW (FTA STATUS CONF HRG CR) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
6/24/2026 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
6/24/2026 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 06/24/2026
5/7/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGER PRINTING ON 04/22/2026 AT 1503 HR FILED BY FPD (DEWEESE)_
4/28/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 04282026
4/22/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
4/22/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/22/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
4/22/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 04/22/2026
4/22/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 2919.27A1 - VIOLATING PROTECTION ORDER
4/22/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 30 Suspended
4/22/2026 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 VIOLATING PROTECTION ORDERORC/CO 2919.27A1, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 30 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) 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. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
4/22/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
3/18/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/18/2026 Plea set for 04/22/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
3/18/2026 Supplemental Disposition Issued
3/18/2026 This Day, March 18, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This Day, March 18, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that PROS WERTH AND ATTY TUBBEN MET WITH THE COURT TO DISCUSS THE DEFENDANT'S CASE. VICTIM AND VICTIM ADVOCATE WERE NOT PRESENT BUT ARE AWARE OF CASE AND IN CONTACT WITH PROS. PARTIES REQUEST CASE BE SET FOR A PLEA SO VICTIM/ADVOCATE CAN BE PRESENT. SO ORDERED. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
2/19/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/19/2026 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 03/18/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
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.
1/15/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/15/2026 Pre-Trial set for 02/04/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/15/2026 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 01/15/2026 (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))
1/15/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/15/2026
1/15/2026 Jury Demanded on 01/15/2026 by Attorney
1/15/2026 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/15/2026
1/15/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/15/2026
1/15/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/15/2026
1/15/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/15/2026
1/15/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/15/2026
1/15/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/15/2026
1/15/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
1/12/2026 Arraignment set for 01/21/2026 at 08:30 AM
1/12/2026 Service for SUMMONS to CIARA L BOWER sent via FINDLAY PD was Personal on 01/12/2026 W/ $11.50 FEE
1/7/2026 OHIO VICTIM RIGHTS REQUEST FROM FILED BY PROS (REDACTED)
1/7/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to CIARA L BOWER via FINDLAY PD
1/7/2026 Case Filed on 01/07/2026

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