| 9/23/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 9/23/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 10/14/2026 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation. |
| 9/9/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 9/9/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 09/23/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 09/09/2026 |
| 9/9/2026 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/09/2026
UPON MOTION OF THE DEFENDANT, IT SHALL BE THE ORDER OF THIS COURT THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY PRESERVE THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE PERTAINING TO THIS MATTER: 1. ALL VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 2. ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 3. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSIONS MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS. 4. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS MADE BY THE DEFENDANT AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST WHILE DEFENDANT WAS IN CUSTODY; 5. ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED STEPHANIE M BISHOP
(COPY TO PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE)
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| 9/8/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 09/08/2026 by Attorney |
| 9/8/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 09/08/2026 |
| 9/8/2026 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 9/8/2026 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/08/2026 |
| 9/8/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/08/2026 |
| 9/8/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/08/2026 |
| 9/8/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/08/2026 |
| 9/8/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/08/2026 |
| 9/8/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/08/2026 |
| 9/8/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 9/7/2026 |
Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026104438 paid by CHEETA BAIL BONDS |
| 9/7/2026 |
CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00 |
| 9/7/2026 |
Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2026104437 paid by CHEETA BAIL BONDS |
| 9/7/2026 |
SURETY Bond Set for $2500.00 |
| 9/7/2026 |
BOND NOTIFICATION FORM FILED BY CHEETA BAIL BONDS - REQUEST HRG ON RETURN OF BOND MONEY |
| 8/31/2026 |
Commitment Pending Hearing Issued |
| 8/31/2026 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 8/31/2026 |
CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $2500.00 |
| 8/31/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 08/31/2026. 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 09/09/2026 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 09/09/2026 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 $2500.00, and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond. |
| 8/31/2026 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 8/31/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 09/09/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 8/31/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT SERVED BY THE BLF (SMITH) W/$21.00 SERVICE FEES |
| 8/31/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE |
| 8/31/2026 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This matter came on this 28TH day of August, 2026, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of Engaging in Prostitution (M-1) 2907.231, a violation of Ohio Revised Code. Upon consideration of the available evidence, the Court finds that there exists probable cause to believe that said Defendant committed the offense(s) specified.
It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant be brought to the Court for arraignment at the earliest available opportunity.
It is further ORDERED that Bond be set as follows:
Cash, Surety or Property Bond in the amount of $2500.00 10% Cash NOT allowed
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE:
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON Wednesday, September 2, 2026 AT 8:30 am. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CONDITIONS AND/OR FAILURE TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT CAN RESULT IN THE BOND BEING REVOKED AND/OR A WARRANT BEING ISSUED.
SIGNED BY JUDGE STEPHANIE M. BISHOP
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| 8/31/2026 |
Arraignment set for 08/31/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202 |
| 8/31/2026 |
Case Filed on 08/31/2026 |