Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRD00292
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
1/12/2026
Date Filed
1/14/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
OFFICER M MOTIL
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
KAREN S KING
Address Line 1
208 MADISON AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RP346923
DOB
11/15/1963

Financial Information

Total Cost
$539.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$539.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KQW5901
Vehicle Year
2017
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
SIL

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3201024817 335.072A DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION UO NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 6/3/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2 CO3201024817 333.03B SPEEDING M4 NO CONTEST GUILTY 6/3/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201024817
Statute Code
335.072A
Statute Description
DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION
Degree
UO
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
6/3/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3201024817
Statute Code
333.03B
Statute Description
SPEEDING
Degree
M4
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
6/3/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Plea 6/3/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 4/8/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 3/26/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 3/12/2026 8:30:00 AM
Arraignment 1/29/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 1/22/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
6/3/2026 BALANCE DUE REMINDER Issued
6/3/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 06/03/2026
6/3/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 06/03/2026
6/3/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 10 Credited 20 Suspended
6/3/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 333.03B - SPEEDING
6/3/2026 Comm Serv Completion Report Issued
6/3/2026 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.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of SPEEDINGORC/CO 333.03B, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 20 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. 3) Defendant may satisfy 10 Day(s) of Jail by performance of 4 UNIT(S) of COMMUNITY SERVICE. 4) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s). 5) No repetition for 1 Year(s).
6/3/2026 COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL Issued
6/3/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 335.072A - DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION
6/3/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
6/3/2026 COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL - DUS Issued
6/3/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
6/3/2026 Comm Serv Completion Report Issued
4/29/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/29/2026 Plea set for 06/03/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/8/2026 PT Report Issued
4/8/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 04/29/2026 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.
3/26/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
3/23/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/23/2026 Pre-Trial set for 04/08/2026 at 8:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/23/2026
3/23/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/23/2026 (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. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE))
3/18/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/18/2026
3/18/2026 Jury Demanded on 03/18/2026 by Attorney
3/18/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/18/2026
3/18/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
3/18/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/18/2026
3/18/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/18/2026
3/18/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/18/2026
3/18/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/18/2026
3/18/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
3/18/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/18/2026
3/18/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/18/2026
3/12/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/12/2026. 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 03/26/2026 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 03/26/2026 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.
3/12/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
3/12/2026 Arraignment continued to 03/26/2026 at 08:30 AM
3/11/2026 RECALLED BW (FTA ARRN) RETURNED BY FPD
3/9/2026 BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued
3/9/2026 WARRANT BLOCK RELEASE Issued
3/9/2026 Order to Retest/Renew Issued
3/9/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/9/2026 Arraignment set for 03/12/2026 at 08:30 AM
3/9/2026 Warrant for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 THURSDAY Recalled On 03/09/2026
3/9/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026101047 paid by KAREN S KING
3/9/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
3/9/2026 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2026101046 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
3/9/2026 SURETY Bond Set for $1000.00
2/2/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
1/30/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
1/29/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
1/29/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 01/29/2026. 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 $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
1/29/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
1/29/2026 TRD FTA HRG BW Issued
1/29/2026 Warrant issued for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 THURSDAY on 01/29/2026
1/22/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 01/22/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 01/29/2026 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
1/22/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
1/22/2026 Arraignment continued to 01/29/2026 at 08:30 AM
1/14/2026 Arraignment set for 01/22/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202
1/14/2026 Case Filed on 01/14/2026

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