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Court

Knox Co

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-09-25
Status CASE CLOSED
Type Forgery
Docket 67 entries
Disposition default

Parties

Defendant Britton, Robert C
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Judge

Hon. Wetzel Richard D

Knox County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. CRIMINAL FILING FEES
  2. INDICTMENT & REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS
  3. SUMMONS ISSUED TO SHERIFF OF FRANKLIN COUNTY. DEFENDANT TO APPEAR BEFORE SAID COURT ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023 AT 1:30 PM
  4. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT Date: 10/04/2023 Time: 01:30 PM
  5. NO SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF (FOREIGN)
  6. ATTORNEY NOTIFIED NO SERVICE OF SUMMONS
  7. CERTIFICATE FOR COURT STENOGRAPHER'S FEES
  8. CAUSE HEARD ON OCTOBER 4, 2023 FOR PURPOSES OF ARRAIGNMENT. DEFENDANT IS NOT PRESENT IN THE COURTROOM. IT IS ORDERED THAT A STATEWIDE WARRANT BE ISSUED FOR THE ARREST OF THE DEFENDANT. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  9. STATEWIDE WARRANT ISSUED TO SHERIFF OF KNOX COUNTY
  10. CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT FILED - OHIO VICTIM RIGHTS FORM
  11. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT Date: 11/15/2023 Time: 01:30 PM
  12. DEFENDANT ARRESTED ON 11/10/2023
  13. SETTING OF DEFENDANTS BOND PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND WITH CONDITIONS
  14. PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND SIGNED BY THE DEFENDANT
  15. CERTIFICATE FOR COURT STENOGRAPHER'S FEES
  16. DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY 11/16/2023 10:33 AM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  17. DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME FOR FILING PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (C/COURT W/ORDER) 11/16/2023 10:33 AM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  18. ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  19. PRETRIAL RELEASE PROGRAM ORDER OF BOND CONDITIONS. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B)
  20. CAUSE HEARD ON NOVEMBER 15, 2023, FOR PURPOSES OF ARRAIGNMENT. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  21. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL Date: 01/23/2024 Time: 09:00 AM Result: HEARING CONTINUED
  22. HEARING ASSIGNMENT / CASE SCHEDULE
  23. PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B)
  24. DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY 11/22/2023 01:45 PM Attorney: DERR, NICOLE
  25. RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 11/22/2023 01:45 PM Attorney: DERR, NICOLE
  26. WITNESS LIST W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 11/22/2023 01:45 PM Attorney: DERR, NICOLE
  27. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO USE EVIDENCE W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 11/22/2023 01:45 PM Attorney: DERR, NICOLE
  28. LIST OF EXHIBITS NOT ABLE TO BE PHOTOCOPIED W/CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 11/22/2023 01:45 PM Attorney: DERR, NICOLE
  29. DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY 12/05/2023 02:29 PM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  30. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE (COPY COURT WITH ENTRY) 12/29/2023 12:08 PM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  31. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL Date: 02/27/2024 Time: 09:00 AM Result: HEARING CONTINUED
  32. ENTRY GRANTING MOTION TO CONTINUE. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  33. PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B)
  34. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE (COPY COURT WITH ENTRY) 01/24/2024 03:50 PM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  35. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL Date: 03/26/2024 Time: 09:00 AM Result: PLEA OF GUILTY
  36. ENTRY GRANTING MOTION TO CONTINUE. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  37. PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B)
  38. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: PLEA OF GUILTY HEARING Date: 03/28/2024 Time: 09:00 AM
  39. HEARING ASSIGNMENT / CASE SCHEDULE
  40. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE (COPY COURT WITH ENTRY) 03/08/2024 10:23 AM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  41. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE (COPY COURT WITH ENTRY) 03/28/2024 08:51 AM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  42. CERTIFICATE FOR COURT STENOGRAPHER'S FEES
  43. CAUSE HEARD ON MARCH 28, 2024, AT THE REQUEST OF THE DEFENDANT. THIS MATTER IS CONTINUED. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  44. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: PLEA OF GUILTY HEARING Date: 04/11/2024 Time: 09:00 AM
  45. ENTRY GRANTING MOTION TO CONTINUE. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  46. CERTIFICATE FOR COURT STENOGRAPHER'S FEES
  47. CAUSE HEARD ON APRIL 11, 2024 AT THE REQUEST OF THE DEFENDANT. THE DEFENDANT IS NOT PRESENT IN THE COURTROOM. IT IS ORDERED THAT A STATEWIDE WARRANT BE ISSUED FOR THE ARREST OF THE DEFENDANT. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  48. STATEWIDE WARRANT ISSUED TO SHERIFF OF KNOX COUNTY
  49. DEFENDANT ARRESTED ON 11/4/2024 IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY
  50. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: PLEA OF GUILTY HEARING Date: 11/14/2024 Time: 09:00 AM
  51. HEARING ASSIGNMENT / CASE SCHEDULE
  52. PLEA AGREEMENT DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
  53. PLEA OF GUILTY SECTION 2913.31(A)(3) FIFTH DEGREE FELONY DEFENDANTS PLEA OF GUILTY IS ACCEPTED AND ORDERED FILED ON 11/14/2024
  54. CERTIFICATE FOR COURT STENOGRAPHER'S FEES
  55. FOLLOWING WAS SCHEDULED: Judge: WETZEL, RICHARD D Event: IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE Date: 12/19/2024 Time: 09:00 AM
  56. HEARING ASSIGNMENT / CASE SCHEDULE
  57. CAUSE HEARD ON NOVEMBER 14, 2024, FOR PURPOSES OF DEFENDANT TO ENTER A PLEA OF GUILTY. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5(B).
  58. CERTIFICATE FOR COURT STENOGRAPHER'S FEES
  59. SENTENCING AGREEMENT DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
  60. CAUSE HEARD ON DECEMBER 19, 2024, FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE. DEFENDANT TO SERVE A 1 YEAR TERM OF MONITORED TIME SUBJECT TO THE SUPERVISION OF THE ADULT COURT SERVICES OFFICER KEA SMITH, SERVE 180 DAYS IN THE KNOX COUNTY JAIL WITH CREDIT GIVEN FOR 50 DAYS SERVED, AND COMMIT NO JAILABLE OFFENSES FOR 1 YEAR. BOND IS CANCELED. DEFENDANT TO PAY COSTS.
  61. NOTICE OF JOURNAL ENTRY FILING TO ATTYS. IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 58(B), IT IS VERIFIED THAT COPIES HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE PARTIES AND/OR THEIR ATTORNEY OF RECORD IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY CIVIL RULE 5(B) ON THIS DAY.
  62. FINAL RECORD PAGES FEE
  63. CASE FINISHED CASE FILED AWAY
  64. ITEMIZED BILL SENT TO: BRITTON, ROBERT C was sent bill for $898.00 printed on 12/26/2024
  65. CHANGE OF DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS FILED
  66. MOTION TO MODIFY SENTENCE eFiling submission date: 01/03/2025 01:43 PM Attorney: DANKOVICH, JOHN A
  67. IT IS ORDERED THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION TO MODIFY SENTENCE IS DENIED. COPIES SENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RULE 5 (B).

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