| 1/21/2026 |
OHIO VICTIM RIGHTS REQUEST FROM FILED BY PROS (REDACTED) |
| 1/20/2026 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 1/20/2026 |
Commitment Pending Hearing Issued |
| 1/20/2026 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 1/20/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 01/20/2026. 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 01/28/2026 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 01/28/2026 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 CASH OR SURETY in the amount of $750.00, and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.The Defendant is ordered to remain away from the alleged victim, the victim's place of employment, or any other place the alleged victim may be found, during the pendency of this action. NO CONTACT WITH COLE PRATER. |
| 1/20/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 01/28/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 1/20/2026 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This matter came on this 16TH day of January, 2026, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of Assault (M-1) 537.03, a violation of Ohio Revised Code Findlay City Ordinance. 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:
Cash, Surety or Property Bond in the amount of $1500.00 10% Cash NOT allowed
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE:
NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND with Cole Prater.
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:
Findlay Municipal Court Probation Department, 318 Dorney Plaza, Room 207, Findlay, OH 45840 – (419) 424-7144
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025 AT 8:30. 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 ALAN D. HACKENBERG
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| 1/20/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT SERVED BY THE BLF W/$21.00 |
| 1/20/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE |
| 1/20/2026 |
Case Filed on 01/20/2026 |
| 1/20/2026 |
Arraignment set for 01/20/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202 |