Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00192
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
3/2/2026
Date Filed
3/5/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
AUSTIN M GROVES
Address Line 1
238 PROSPECT AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
UE607523
DOB
5/25/1995

Financial Information

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

Vehicle Information

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

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 20264399 513.04A POSSESS DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENTS M2 NO PLEA UNAVAILABLE 4/29/2026
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20264399
Statute Code
513.04A
Statute Description
POSSESS DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENTS
Degree
M2
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
UNAVAILABLE
Finding Date
4/29/2026
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Arraignment 4/29/2026 8:30:00 AM
Arraignment 4/22/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 4/8/2026 8:30:00 AM
Arraignment 4/1/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 3/18/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
4/29/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE
4/29/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/29/2026. 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 $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
4/29/2026 JE Continuance Issued
4/29/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
4/29/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
4/29/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 04/29/2026
4/24/2026 CANCELLED SURETY DEMAND/SHOW CAUSE for 06/11/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 04/22/2026
4/24/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 04/24/2026 (THE MOTION IS GRANTED AS FOLLOWS: CONTINUED TO 4/29/2026 AT 8:30 A.M. WARRANT RECALLED AND BOND HEARING VACATED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ.)
4/24/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING Canceled On 04/22/2026
4/22/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/22/2026 Arraignment set for 04/29/2026 at 08:30 AM
4/22/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by Defendant on 04/22/2026
4/22/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/22/2026 SURETY DEMAND/SHOW CAUSE set for 06/11/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 04/22/2026
4/22/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/22/2026. 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 $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
4/22/2026 JE Continuance Issued
4/22/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
4/22/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
4/22/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 04/22/2026
4/8/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
4/8/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/08/2026. 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 04/22/2026 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 04/22/2026 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.
4/8/2026 Arraignment continued to 04/22/2026 at 08:30 AM
4/7/2026 RETURNED BW (FTA ARRN) SERVED BY FPD (ANDREWS) W/ SERV FEE $ 20.00
4/7/2026 BOND NOTIFICATION FORM SIGNED BY SOKE BAIL BONDS (REQUEST HEARING)
4/7/2026 Arraignment set for 04/08/2026 at 08:30 AM
4/7/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026101525 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
4/7/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
4/7/2026 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2026101524 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
4/7/2026 SURETY Bond Set for $750.00
4/7/2026 BW SERVED BY FPD (ANDREWS) - FTA ARRN
4/7/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 04/06/2026
4/1/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE
4/1/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/01/2026. 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 $750.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
4/1/2026 JE Continuance Issued
4/1/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
4/1/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
4/1/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 04/01/2026
3/18/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/18/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 04/01/2026 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
3/18/2026 JE Continuance Issued
3/18/2026 Arraignment continued to 04/01/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 03/18/2026
3/9/2026 Arraignment set for 03/18/2026 at 08:30 AM
3/9/2026 Service for SUMMONS to AUSTIN M GROVES sent via BAILIFF was Perfected on 03/06/2026 RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) W/ SERV FEE $ 37.50
3/5/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to AUSTIN M GROVES via BAILIFF
3/5/2026 Case Filed on 03/05/2026

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