| 9/8/2026 |
Defendant found indigent. Court appoints DOROTHY L WILLIAMS as counsel. |
| 9/8/2026 |
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 DOROTHY WILLIAMS, 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 ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 9/8/2026 |
Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/08/2026 |
| 8/31/2026 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 8/31/2026 |
Commitment Pending Hearing Issued |
| 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 |