Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00152
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
1/22/2026
Date Filed
2/18/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JUSTIN M JAMES
Address Line 1
622 1/2 PROSPECT AVE
Address Line 2
City
LIMA
State
OH
ZIP Code
45804
DLN
DOB
2/19/1984

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

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 20262626 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NO PLEA
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20262626
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Hearing on Motion 9/23/2026 2:00:00 PM 3
Arraignment 9/23/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/14/2026 2:00:00 PM
Arraignment 7/8/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/22/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/22/2026 Hearing on Motion set for 09/23/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 3 Hearing was set on 09/22/2026 HEARING ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR O.R. BOND
9/22/2026 MOTION FOR O.R. BOND SET FOR HEARING by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 09/22/2026
9/22/2026 Written MOTION FOR O.R. BOND filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/22/2026
9/15/2026 BW RETURNED FROM FPD (FULLER) FTA ARRN W/$20.00 SERVICE FEES
9/14/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
9/14/2026 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
9/14/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/14/2026. 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 09/23/2026 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 09/23/2026 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.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.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. STAY AWAY AND DO NOT ENTER ANY LOWES STORES.
9/14/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
9/14/2026 Arraignment continued to 09/23/2026 at 08:30 AM
9/14/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
9/14/2026 Arraignment set for 09/14/2026 at 02:00 PM
9/14/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 09/11/2026
9/11/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) SERVED BY FPD (FULLER)
7/16/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
7/9/2026 BW (FTA ARRN W/BOND) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
7/8/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/08/2026. 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 $1500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
7/8/2026 JE Continuance Issued
7/8/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
7/8/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
7/8/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 07/08/2026
6/24/2026 Arraignment set for 07/08/2026 at 08:30 AM
6/24/2026 SUMMONS SERVED BY OFFICER SCOTT GEIS (MERCER COUNTY SHERRIF'S OFFICE) WITH $6.00 FEE
6/24/2026 Service for SUMMONS to JUSTIN M JAMES sent via FINDLAY PD was Personal on 06/24/2026
6/12/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to JUSTIN M JAMES via FINDLAY PD
6/12/2026 Service for SUMMONS to ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF sent via REGULAR MAIL was Failed on 06/12/2026 WITH $14.00 FEE
4/30/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 04/30/2026
4/30/2026 Finding of UNAVAILABLE entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
3/27/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF via REGULAR MAIL
3/25/2026 SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFT BY CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNED BY USPS FROM 622 1/2 PROSPECT AVE LIMA OH 45804 STATING RETURN TO SENDER; NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED; UNABLE TO FORWARD
2/25/2026 Service For SUMMONS to JUSTIN M JAMES sent via Certified Mail Failed on 02/25/2026 Receipt Number 9414814903030614557655
2/18/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to JUSTIN M JAMES via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614557655
2/18/2026 Case Filed on 02/18/2026

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