| 2/20/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/20/2026 |
TELEPHONE PRETRIAL set for 03/03/2026 at 10:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP ATTORNEY GROTH TO CALL THE CLERK'S OFFICE AT 419-424-7141 AND ASK TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A PROSECUTOR |
| 2/17/2026 |
PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued |
| 2/17/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/17/2026 |
| 2/17/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/17/2026 |
| 2/17/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/17/2026 |
| 2/17/2026 |
Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 02/17/2026 |
| 2/17/2026 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 2/17/2026 |
Warrant for FTA TR HEARING - OVI Canceled On 02/17/2026 (NEVER ISSUED TO AGENCY) |
| 2/17/2026 |
MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/17/2026 (THIS CAUSE CAME BEFORE THIS COURT THIS 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026, UPON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO REMOVE WARRANT. FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, THE SAME IS HEREBY GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THE BENCH WARRANT ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026, BE CANCELED. IT IS SO ORDERED.) |
| 2/17/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/17/2026 |
| 2/17/2026 |
Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/17/2026 |
| 2/17/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/17/2026 |
| 2/17/2026 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This matter came on this 15 day of February, 2026, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of OVI (M-1) 4511.19(A)(1)(a)(d) Speed (MM) 4511.21(C), 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: Personal Recognizance
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE:
NO consumption/possession of any alcohol and/or drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. The defendant is subject to random testing by the Court to verify compliance while the case is pending.
Placed on Pre-Trial Supervision: Must report immediately to the following agency by 9:00 a.m. the next business day following his/her release from custody. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and supervising department:
Findlay Municipal Court Probation Department, 318 Dorney Plaza, Findlay, OH 45840 – (419) 424-7144
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 AT 8:30 A.M. 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 ALAN D. HACKENBERG
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| 2/17/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/17/2026 |
| 2/17/2026 |
Written WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/17/2026 |
| 2/17/2026 |
STEVIN J GROTH filed notice of appearance |
| 2/17/2026 |
Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/17/2026 |
| 2/17/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 02/17/2026. 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 $2000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D). |
| 2/17/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 2/17/2026 |
BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed |
| 2/17/2026 |
TR FTA HRG BW - OVI Issued |
| 2/17/2026 |
Warrant issued for FTA TR HEARING - OVI on 02/17/2026 |
| 2/17/2026 |
Case Filed on 02/17/2026 |
| 2/17/2026 |
Arraignment set for 02/17/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |