Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00747
Attorney Name
GARTH W BROWN
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
8/22/2026
Date Filed
8/27/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
MILLER, TOM
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
NEVAEH S ELSASS
Address Line 1
538 N ELIZABETH ST
Address Line 2
City
LIMA
State
OH
ZIP Code
45801
DLN
DOB
2/27/2008

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 202618329 4301.69E1 UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION M3 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202618329
Statute Code
4301.69E1
Statute Description
UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION
Degree
M3
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 10/20/2026 9:45:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 9/30/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/16/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/25/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/25/2026 Pre-Trial set for 10/20/2026 at 09:45 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/24/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 09/24/2026
9/24/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
9/24/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/24/2026
9/24/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/24/2026
9/24/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/24/2026
9/24/2026 Written WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/24/2026
9/24/2026 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/24/2026
9/23/2026 Defendant found indigent. Court appoints GARTH W BROWN as counsel.
9/23/2026 ENTRY – APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL: THIS MATTER COMES ON FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE DEFENDANT’S REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. UPON CONSIDERATION OF SAID REQUEST, THE COURT FINDS: DEFENDANT’S REQUEST WELL TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON(S): PUBLIC DEFENDER HAS CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT GARTH BROWN, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE BAR OF THE STATE OF OHIO, BE APPOINTED FOR THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT TO BE PAID FOR AT PUBLIC EXPENSE, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: THE $25.00 APPLICATION FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AS COSTS. S/ BY STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/22/2026 Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/22/2026
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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.
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 Arraignment set for 09/16/2026 at 08:30 AM
9/15/2026 Service for SUMMONS to NEVAEH S ELSASS sent via CERTIFIED MAIL was Perfected on 08/31/2026 Receipt Number 9414814903030614590652
8/27/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to NEVAEH S ELSASS via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614590652 $9.24 FEE
8/27/2026 Case Filed on 08/27/2026

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