Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00056
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
1/25/2026
Date Filed
1/27/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
RUSSELL, KYLE
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
JAMES C HERNANDEZ
Address Line 1
1382 TOWNSHIP ROAD 236
Address Line 2
City
VAN BUREN
State
OH
ZIP Code
45889
DLN
SU867122
DOB
10/15/1987

Financial Information

Total Cost
$2,151.00
Total Paid
$28.50
Total Owed
$2,122.50

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 20261947 2919.25A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE M1 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 2/10/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2 20261947 2919.25A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 2/10/2026 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20261947
Statute Code
2919.25A
Statute Description
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Degree
M1
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
2/10/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
2
Citation Number
20261947
Statute Code
2919.25A
Statute Description
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
2/10/2026
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/26/2026 9:00:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/17/2026 10:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/10/2026 9:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/15/2026 11:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Desk Review 5/18/2026 5:00:00 PM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 2/10/2026 2:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 2/4/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Hearing on Motion 2/3/2026 2:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 1/27/2026 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
10/5/2026 Paid $13.50 receipt# 2026431744 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 100826
8/17/2026 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
8/17/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/26/2026 at 09:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 08/17/2026 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
8/11/2026 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
8/11/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/17/2026 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 08/11/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/11/2026 WEB PAYMENT Paid $15.00 receipt# 2026425420 paid by ALYCEA HERNANDEZ
6/9/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/10/2026 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 06/09/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
5/12/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 05/12/2026
5/6/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/15/2026 at 11:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/06/2026 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/6/2026 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
3/26/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 03262026
3/26/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 03262026
2/20/2026 Desk Review set for 05/18/2026 at 05:00 PM by
2/20/2026 CANCELLED STATUS CONFERENCE for 02/23/2026 at 09:00 AM
2/10/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/23/2026 at 09:00 AM
2/10/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
2/10/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
2/10/2026 Program Appt Notification Issued
2/10/2026 Sentence was edited for DOMESTIC VIOLENCE on 02/10/2026
2/10/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 90 Day(s) 16 Credited 74 Suspended
2/10/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
2/10/2026 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 DOMESTIC VIOLENCEORC/CO 2919.25A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 90 Day(s) with 74 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) 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 4) Credit for 16 Day(s) days served. 5) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
2/10/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 02/10/2026
2/10/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 90 Day(s) 16 Credited 74 Suspended
2/10/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 2919.25A - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
2/10/2026 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 DOMESTIC VIOLENCEORC/CO 2919.25A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 90 Day(s) with 74 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) 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 4) Credit for 16 Day(s) days served. 5) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
2/10/2026 Evaluation Referral Issued
2/10/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 02/10/2026
2/10/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 2919.25A - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
2/10/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
2/10/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
2/3/2026 CANCELLED Arraignment for 02/11/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/3/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
2/3/2026 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
2/3/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/3/2026 Plea set for 02/10/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2/3/2026 TC Judgment Entry Issued
2/3/2026 Judgment This Day, February 03, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT FOR A HEARING ON A MOTION FOR O.R.BOND. BASED ON NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE PROSECUTOR AND DEFENSE COUNSEL, IT WAS REQUESTED THAT THIS MATTER BE CONTINUED TO FOR A CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING. THE COURT FINDS THE MOTION WELL TAKEN AND IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THIS MATTER SHALL BE SCHEDULED FOR A CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING ON FEBRUARY 10, 2026 AT 2:00 P.M. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate
1/30/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/30/2026 Pre-Trial set for 02/04/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/30/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/30/2026 Hearing on Motion set for 02/03/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/29/2026 MOTION FOR O.R. BOND SET FOR HEARING by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 01/29/2026 (SET FOR HEARING. SIGNED JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP.)
1/29/2026 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 01/29/2026 (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))
1/28/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/28/2026
1/28/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/28/2026
1/28/2026 Jury Demanded on 01/28/2026 by Attorney
1/28/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026
1/28/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026
1/28/2026 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026
1/28/2026 Written MOTION FOR O.R. BOND filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026
1/28/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
1/28/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026
1/28/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026
1/28/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/28/2026
1/27/2026 Program Appt Notification Issued
1/27/2026 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
1/27/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
1/27/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 01/27/2026. 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 02/11/2026 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 02/11/2026 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 $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. NO CONTACT WITH JANE DOE (3/1/2009) AND JANE DOE (1/15/2010). STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 1382 TWP RD 236, VAN BUREN, OH.
1/27/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
1/27/2026 Arraignment continued to 02/11/2026 at 08:30 AM
1/27/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT (A&B) RETURNED BY HSO (LEMUS) W/$42.00 SERVICE FEES
1/27/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT (A&B) ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE
1/27/2026 Case Filed on 01/27/2026
1/27/2026 Arraignment set for 01/27/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202

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