| 9/23/2026 |
BALANCE DUE REMINDER Issued |
| 9/23/2026 |
Desk Review set for 11/30/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 9/23/2026 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 9/23/2026 |
Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 09/23/2026 |
| 9/23/2026 |
MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued |
| 9/23/2026 |
Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 4 Credited 26 Suspended |
| 9/23/2026 |
Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A - PETTY THEFT |
| 9/23/2026 |
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 PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 26 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) Credit for 4 Day(s) days served.
4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).5) Defendant shall make restitution in the amount of $880.74 by 01/22/2026 to the victim. |
| 9/23/2026 |
Order for Restitution Issued |
| 9/23/2026 |
Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 4 Credited 26 Suspended |
| 9/23/2026 |
Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A - PETTY THEFT |
| 9/23/2026 |
MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued |
| 9/23/2026 |
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 PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 26 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) Credit for 4 Day(s) days served.4) Defendant shall make restitution in the amount of $880.74 by 01/22/2027 to the victim. No criminal conduct for 1 year. |
| 9/23/2026 |
Order for Restitution Issued |
| 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 09/26/2026 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 09/26/2026 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 FROM AND DO NOT ENTER ANY MEIJERS STORES. |
| 9/14/2026 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 9/14/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 09/26/2026 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 $8.00 FEE |
| 4/30/2026 |
Plea of NO PLEA entered on 04/30/2026 |
| 4/30/2026 |
Finding of UNAVAILABLE entered for 545.05A - 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 PROSECT AVE LIMA OH 45804 STATING RETURN TO SENDER; UNCLAIMED; UNABLE TO FORWARD |
| 3/19/2026 |
Service For SUMMONS to JUSTIN M JAMES sent via Certified Mail Failed on 03/18/2026 Receipt Number 9414814903030614558836 |
| 2/24/2026 |
SUMMONS notice issued to JUSTIN M JAMES via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614558836 ($8.86 FEE) |
| 2/24/2026 |
Case Filed on 02/24/2026 |