Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRC05290
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
7/31/2026
Date Filed
8/3/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
TPR. J MADIGAN
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
BILL HENDERSON HARDY
Address Line 1
337 S HIGHLAND AVE
Address Line 2
City
COLUMBUS
State
OH
ZIP Code
43223
DLN
RH750774
DOB
11/7/1965

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,380.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$1,380.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
WI
Plate Number
51769A
Vehicle Year
2026
Vehicle Make
NISS
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
GRY

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP321035073120261913 4511.19A1A OVI M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 8/3/2026 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP321035073120261913
Statute Code
4511.19A1A
Statute Description
OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
8/3/2026
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Desk Review 10/26/2026 5:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 8/3/2026 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/17/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 08172026
8/7/2026 JE - MISSING FILE STAMP Issued
8/5/2026 TC Judgment Entry Issued
8/5/2026 Judgment This Day, August 05, 2026 (IGNITION INTERLOCK) This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter comes before the Court upon review of the Magistrate's Decision in this matter. The Court cannot approve of the Magistrate's Decision. As to the "A" case, the Court hereby vacates the portion of the sentence indicating that the Defendant will be granted occupational and medical driving privileges once he qualifies. Based on the Defendant's history, Ignition Interlock is required if the Court grants the Defendant driving privileges. As such, the Court may grant the Defendant driving privileges in the future if the Defendant files an appropriate Motion and he may only drive a vehicle that has an ignition interlock device. The Court hereby approves the remaining recommended sentence in the "A" case. So Ordered. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
8/4/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 07/31/2026 FILED BY HSO
8/3/2026 Balance Due Notice Issued
8/3/2026 Desk Review set for 10/26/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/3/2026 Commitment After Conviction Issued
8/3/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
8/3/2026 JUDGMENT ENTRY-DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE- THIS MATTER CAME ON THIS 2ND DAY OF AUGUST 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). 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 OFFENSES SPECIFIED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT SAID DEFENDANT BE BROUGHT TO THE COURT FOR ARRAIGNEMNT AT THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT BOND BE SET AS FOLLOWS: CASH, SURETY OR PROPERTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 10 % CASH NOT ALLOWED 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 TO IMMEDIATELY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCY BY 9:00AM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING HIS-HER RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO ANY ADDTIONAL CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE COURT AND SUPERVISING DEPARTMENT: HANCOCK COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT 209 WEST MAIN CROSS STREET FINDLAY OH 45840-419-424-7085 THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON _TUESDAY AUGUST 4, 2026 AT _8:30AM. 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
8/3/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 08/03/2026
8/3/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.19A1A - OVI
8/3/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 3 Credited 54 Suspended
8/3/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
8/3/2026 The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the nature of the charge, possible penalties, right to counsel, right to jury/court trial, other rights and the various pleas available.The defendant thereafter entered a plea of NO CONTEST to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY to the charge.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of OVIORC/CO 4511.19A1A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $650.00 plus all costs 2) Operator's license SUSPENSION of 365 days .3) A jail sentence of 60 Day(s) with 54 Day(s) suspended consecutive to be scheduled by the Clerk's office. The defendant is ordered to pay all costs of confinement in a jail or other residential facility pursuant to ORC 2929.28, including but not limited to, a per diem fee for room and board in the jail of up to $98.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 4) Credit for 3 Day(s) days served. 5) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s).DEFENDANT WILL GRANTED OCCUPATIONAL AND MEDICAL DRIVING PRIVILEGES ONCE HE QUALIFIES..
8/3/2026 Assigned Suspension Class: 5 - 6 Months to 3 Years
8/3/2026 OCCUPATIONAL TO/FROM MEDICAL APTS
8/3/2026 Assigned Suspension Class: 5 - 6 Months to 3 Years
8/3/2026 Arraignment changed to 08/03/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202 Hearing was set on 08/03/2026
8/3/2026 Arraignment set for 08/04/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202
8/3/2026 Case Filed on 08/03/2026

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