Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRC01255
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
2/28/2026
Date Filed
3/2/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
CARR, COLLIN
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
JOSEPH B KOPASZ
Address Line 1
21 JOLENA CT
Address Line 2
City
WEST CHESTER
State
OH
ZIP Code
45241
DLN
SC021226
DOB
10/4/1968

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
FCB5577
Vehicle Year
2021
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLU

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3200016139 4511.19A1A OVI M1 NOT GUILTY
2 CO3200016139 4511.19A1D OVI-BREATH M1 NOT GUILTY
3 CO3200016139 4511.21B2 SPEEDING M4 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3200016139
Statute Code
4511.19A1A
Statute Description
OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3200016139
Statute Code
4511.19A1D
Statute Description
OVI-BREATH
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
3
Citation Number
CO3200016139
Statute Code
4511.21B2
Statute Description
SPEEDING
Degree
M4
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
SECOND PRETRIAL 5/13/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 3/25/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 3/17/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 3/3/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
4/21/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/21/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 05/13/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/17/2026 Rules for Driving Privileges Issued
4/17/2026 MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 04/17/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT UPON DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES. FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, THE MOTION IS HEREBY GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THE DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES TO AND FROM COURT, WORK, PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING SHOWS THAT HE REFEREES, AND LIFE NECESSITIES ON FRIDAYS FROM 12:00PM TO 4:00PM AND TO RENEW BY FAX OR EMAIL BE GRANTED. THE DEFENDANT MAY ONLY DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH IGNITION INTERLOCK. BE IT SO ORDERED.)
4/15/2026 ALS Disposition Issued
4/13/2026 Written MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS AND TO RENEW BY FAX OR EMAIL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/13/2026
3/25/2026 PT Report Issued
3/25/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 04/15/2026 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.
3/18/2026 MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/18/2026 (DENIED. DEFENDANT HAS A PHYSICAL CONTROL CONVICTION SO IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR 45 DAYS.)
3/16/2026 Written MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 (AND TO RENEW BY FAX OR EMAIL)
3/6/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/6/2026 Pre-Trial set for 03/25/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/06/2026
3/6/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/06/2026 ORDER 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 SEBSEQUENT 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 RECORNDINGS 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 TRANSMISSION AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/5/2026 Jury Demanded on 03/05/2026 by Attorney
3/5/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/05/2026
3/5/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/05/2026
3/5/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/05/2026
3/5/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
3/5/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/05/2026
3/5/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/05/2026
3/5/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/05/2026
3/5/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/05/2026
3/5/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/05/2026
3/5/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
3/5/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/05/2026
3/3/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 03/03/2026 FILED BY HSO
3/3/2026 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
3/3/2026 Finger Print Return Issued
3/3/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
3/3/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/03/2026. 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 03/17/2026 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 03/17/2026 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.Placed on Pre-trial Supervision: Must report to the Probation department immediately after court. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and Probation Department.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.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.
3/3/2026 JE Continuance Issued
3/3/2026 Arraignment continued to 03/17/2026 at 08:30 AM
3/3/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
3/2/2026 Case Filed on 03/02/2026
3/2/2026 Arraignment set for 03/03/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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