Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00353
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
3/29/2026
Date Filed
4/29/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
STEPHEN M SHULTZ
Address Line 1
1900 KIRKWOOD CT APT E
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RW469863
DOB
10/22/1982

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 20266996B 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NO PLEA
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20266996B
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
Arraignment 9/30/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/16/2026 8:30:00 AM
Arraignment 8/26/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 8/19/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 8/5/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/17/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 9-16-26 FILED BY FPD
9/16/2026 Finger Print Return Issued
9/16/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
9/16/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/16/2026. 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 09/30/2026 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 09/30/2026 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 OR BOND , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.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.
9/16/2026 JE Continuance Issued
9/16/2026 Arraignment continued to 09/30/2026 at 08:30 AM
9/16/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
9/15/2026 BW RETURNED FROM FPD (RECALLED) FTA ARRN
9/14/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
9/11/2026 BW RECALLED WITH FPD (JESS) -FTA ARRN
9/11/2026 WARRANT BLOCK RELEASE Issued
9/11/2026 BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued
9/11/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING Recalled On 09/11/2026
9/11/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/11/2026 Arraignment set for 09/16/2026 at 08:30 AM
9/8/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/08/2026 (WARRANT WILL BE RECALLED IF DEFENDANT APPEARS AND SIGNS FOR NEW HEARING DATE.)
9/8/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 09/08/2026
9/2/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
8/27/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
8/26/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/26/2026. 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).
8/26/2026 JE Continuance Issued
8/26/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
8/26/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
8/26/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 08/26/2026
8/19/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/19/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 08/26/2026 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
8/19/2026 JE Continuance Issued
8/19/2026 Arraignment continued to 08/26/2026 at 08:30 AM
8/18/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN DENIED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 08/18/2026 DENIED. 3RD PARTY FILING DEF SHOULD CONTACT PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE FOR REPRESENTATION
8/18/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by Third Party on 08/18/2026
8/7/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN MOOT by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 08/07/2026
8/6/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/06/2026
8/5/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/05/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 08/19/2026 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
8/5/2026 JE Continuance Issued
8/5/2026 Arraignment continued to 08/19/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 08/05/2026
7/30/2026 Arraignment set for 08/05/2026 at 08:30 AM
7/30/2026 Service for SUMMONS to STEPHEN M SHULTZ sent via FINDLAY PD was Personal on 07/30/2026 RETURNED BY OFFICER HURLEY W/ SERVICE $11.50
4/30/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to STEPHEN M SHULTZ via FINDLAY PD
4/29/2026 Case Filed on 04/29/2026

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