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Portage Co

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-10-10
Status CLOSED
Type Dr Never Married
Docket 155 entries
Disposition other terminations

Parties

Plaintiff Godley, Brenda A
Defendant Vargo, Nicholas J
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Judge

Hon. Carnes Thomas J Probate

Portage County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. COMPLAINT FOR CHILD SUPPORT TO ADOPT. ADMIN. ORDERS FILED BY: Attorney: LYLE, ROXANA R (15399)
  2. COMPUTERIZED RESEARCH
  3. COMPUTERIZATION FEE
  4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  5. SUMMONS ANSWER AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR 4-24-07 @ 3:00 PM
  6. Issue Date: 02/15/2007 Service: COMPLT FOR CH SUPPT TO ADOPT ADMIN ORDER & SUMMONS FOR ANSWER W/NOH 4-24-07 @ 3:00 PM (J) Method: CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 5.12 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 221 STARR AVE KENT, OH 44240 Tracking No: 7160390198492169887
  7. Issue Date: 02/15/2007 Service: COMPLT FOR CH SUPPT TO ADOPT ADMIN ORDERS & SUMMONS W/NOTICE OF HEARING 4-24-07 @ 3:00 PM (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.87 GODLEY, BRENDA A 9555-D CLOVERLEAF ROAD WINDHAM, OH 44288 Tracking No: R000005799
  8. HEARING SET: Event: A HEARING ON MOTION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS Date: 04/24/2007 Time: 3:00 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location:
  9. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Issued : 02/15/2007 Service : SUMMONS FOR ANSWER (J) Served : Return : 03/15/2007 On : VARGO, NICHOLAS J Signed By : Reason : (JUV) UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : MARKED "RETURN TO SENDER - UNCLAIMED" Tracking # : 7160390198492169887
  10. INNER OFFICE MAIL FAILURE OF SERVICE NOTIFICATION - HRG REMAINS SET 04/24/2007 @ 3:00 PM. ITEMS RESENT BY REGULAR MAIL W/CERTIFICATE OF MAILING. Requester Notified Tracking number: 7160390198492169887
  11. Issue Date: 03/19/2007 Service: SUMMONS FOR ANSWER W/NOH 04/24/2007 @ 3:00 PM(J) Method: REG MAIL W/ CERTIFICATE OF MAILING (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.00 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 221 STARR AVE KENT, OH 44240 Tracking No: C000000540
  12. LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE SENT TO ROXANA LYLE, CSEA - INFORMING HER THAT NO ANSWER HAS BEEN FILED W/THE COURT
  13. MAGISTRATE'S DEC./ORDER - 04/24/2007 COMPLT TO ADOPT ADMIN HRG. MAG FINDS UPON AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES PRESENT THAT THE ADMIN ORDERS FILED ARE ADOPTED & MADE AN ORDER OF THIS COURT. PLTF IS THE RP/LC OF THE CHILD. NICHOLAS VARGO SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPT IN THE AMT OF $423.42 PER MO, PER CHILD (1) + PROC CHARGE OF $8.47, FOR A TOTAL PYMT OF $431.89 PER MO. 1ST CHILD SUPPT PYMT DUE 03/01/2006. BRENDA A GODLEY IS RESPON FOR 20% OF MED EXP & NICHOLAS VARGO IS RESPON FOR 80%. NICHOLAS VARGO SHALL PROV MED INS FOR THE MINOR CHILD IF IT IS AVAIL @ A REAS COST THROUGH EMPLOY. THE PARTIES SHALL EACH PAY 1/2 THE CC. COPIES TO B. GODLEY, N. VARGO & CSEA.
  14. ORDER ON HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE & MEDICAL EXP. - DEF SHALL BE RESPON FOR MED INS. DEF CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE AVAIL, @ A REAS COST, HEALTH INS COVERAGE. DEF ORDERED TO OBT HEALTH INS NO LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER ISSUANCE OF THIS ORDER. PLTF IS RESPON FOR 20% OF MED EXP & DEF IS RESPON FOR 80%. COPIES TO B. GODLEY, N. VARGO & CSEA.
  15. COST BILL SENT BRENDA A. GODLEY, 9555-D CLOVERLEAF RD, WINDHA, OHIO 44288, IN THE AMT OF $28.12 DUE IN FULL BY 05/25/2007 COST BILL PLTF VS DEF Sent on: 04/25/2007 10:50:06
  16. COST BILL SENT NICHOLAS J. VARGO, 221 STARR AVE, KENT, OHIO 44240, IN THE AMT OF $28.13, DUE IN FULL BY 05/25/2007 COST BILL PLTF VS DEF Sent on: 04/25/2007 10:54:32
  17. MOTION TO DETERMINE ARREARAGE AND PAYMENT OF ARREARAGE AND NOT OF HRG 09/25/2007 @ 3:30 PM
  18. REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FILED BY: Attorney: LYLE, ROXANA R (15399)
  19. MOTION FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT FILED BY: Attorney: LYLE, ROXANA R (15399)
  20. ENTRY CITING PARTY OF CONTEMPT OF COURT
  21. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  22. SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT FAILURE TO PAY SUPPORT
  23. Issue Date: 08/07/2007 Service: MTDA W/NOH 09/25/2007 @ 3:30 PM, RQST FOR DOCS, MOT FOR CONTEMPT, ENTRY CITING, SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT (J) Method: CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.00 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 1165 BITTAKER STREET AKRON, OH 44306 Tracking No: 7160390198450718354
  24. Issue Date: 08/07/2007 Service: MTDA W/NOTICE OF HEARING 09/25/2007 @ 3:30 PM, RQST FOR DOCS, MOT FOR CONTEMPT, ENTRY CITING, SUMM (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.41 GODLEY, BRENDA A 9555-D CLOVERLEAF ROAD WINDHAM, OH 44288 Tracking No: R000007107
  25. HEARING SET: Event: A HRG. ON MOT. TO DETERMINE ARREARAGES & CONTEMPT Date: 09/25/2007 Time: 3:30 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location:
  26. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Issued : 08/07/2007 Service : SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT (J) Served : 08/23/2007 Return : 08/27/2007 On : VARGO, NICHOLAS J Signed By : NICHOLAS VARGO Reason : (JUV) SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 7160390198450718354
  27. HEARING SET: Event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING - NOTICE TO: BRENDA A GODLEY NICHOLAS J VARGO ROXANA LYLE Date: 01/10/2008 Time: 3:00 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location: Result: RESET Result: RESET
  28. MAGISTRATE'S DEC./ORDER. 09-25-07 MTDA & CONTEMPT HRG. PLTF APPEARED & WAS UNREPRES BY COUNSEL. DEF APPEARED & WAS UNREPRES BY COUNSEL. ATTY LYLE APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAG FINDS THAT DEF, NICHOLAS VARGO, UPON THE RECORD ADMITTED THAT HE IS ON CONTEMPT OF THIS COURT'S ORDER BY FAILING TO PAY HIS CHILD SUPPT OBLIG & CONSENTED TO THE COURT ENTERING A FINDING OF CONTEMPT. UPON AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES, THE MAG FINDS THAT THE DEF HAS FAILED TO PAY HIS CHILD SUPPT AS HE WAS ORDERED TO DO. THE MAG FINDS THAT AN ARRGE IN CHILD SUPPT HAS ACCRUED IN THE AMT OF $6,047.39 AS OF 08-31-07. DEF, NICHAOLAS VARGO IS FOUND TO BE IN WILLFUL CONTEMPT OF COURT FOR FAILING TO PAY HIS CHILD SUPPT AS ORDERED. THIS MATTER SHALL BE SCHED FOR SENTENCING IN 90 DAYS. PENDING SENTENCING, DEF SHALL SEEK EMPLOYMENT PURS. TO A SEEK WORK ORDER BEING SEPARATELY ENTERED HEREIN. DEF TO PAY CC.
  29. EMPLOYMENT ORDER. DEF, NICHOLAS VARGO IS HEREBY ORDERED TO SEEK EMPLOYMENT
  30. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  31. Issue Date: 10/17/2007 Service: MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER & SEEK WORK ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.41 GODLEY, BRENDA A 9555-D CLOVERLEAF ROAD WINDHAM, OH 44288 Tracking No: R000007679 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 1165 BITTAKER STREET AKRON, OH 44306 Tracking No: R000007680
  32. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Issued : 10/17/2007 Service : MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER Served : 11/06/2007 Return : 11/06/2007 On : VARGO, NICHOLAS J Signed By : Reason : (JUV) UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : MARKED "MOVED LEFT NO ADDRESS" - UNABLE TO FORWARD Tracking #: R000007680
  33. LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE - TO ATTY LYLE TO INFORM HER OF RET MAIL & RQST A MORE CURRENT ADDRESS IF AVAILABLE
  34. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE - FAX - RCVD FROM N VARGO RQSTING CONT OF 01-10-08 AS HE IS CURRENTLY OUT OF STATE**01-10-08 RE-SCHED SENTENCING HRG PER MAG JS**
  35. HEARING SET: The following event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING scheduled for 01/10/2008 at 3:00 pm has been rescheduled as follows: Event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING- NOTICE TO: BRENDA A GODLEY NICHOLAS J VARGO ROXANA LYLE Date: 03/06/2008 Time: 2:00 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location: Result: RESET
  36. RETURN OF CN FOR 3-6-08 SENT TO NICHOLAS VARGO, 1165 BITTAKER ST, AKRON OH 44306 MARKED "MOVED, LEFT NO ADDRESS"
  37. LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE -TO ATTY LYLE TO INFORM HER OF RET MAIL & RQST A MORE CURRENT ADDRESS IF AVAIL.
  38. NOTICE FOR HRG ON SENT 3-6-08 SENT TO N. VARGO AT BOTH ADDRESSES
  39. RETURN OF CN SENT TO NICHOLAS VARGO, 302 7TH ST, TIMBERLAKE SD 57656 MARKED "ATTEMPTED - NOT KNOWN" BY THE POSTAL SERVICE
  40. LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE -TO ATTY LYLE TO INFORM HER OF THE RET MAIL
  41. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE =FAX LETTER RCVD FROM NICHOLAS VARGO FOR 03-06-08 HRG AS HE IS CURRENTLY OUT OF STATE** RESET SENTENCING IN AUG. 2008 PER MAG JS 03-06-08**
  42. HEARING SET: The following event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING scheduled for 03/06/2008 at 2:00 pm has been rescheduled as follows: Event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING - NOTICE TO: BRENDA A GODLEY NICHOLAS J VARGO ROXANA LYLE Date: 08/21/2008 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location: Result: CONTINUED (J)
  43. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER. 03-06-08 SENT HRG. PLTF APPEARED AND WAS UNREPRES BY COUNSEL. DEF DID NOT APPEAR AND WAS UNTEPRES BY COUNSEL. ATTY ROXANA LYLE APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAG FINDS THAT THE DEF FAXED A REQ FOR CONTIN WHICH THE MAG GRANTS. THIS MATTER SHALL BE RE-SCHED FOR SENT.
  44. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  45. Issue Date: 03/12/2008 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER(J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.82 GODLEY, BRENDA A 3149 ST RT 82 MANTUA, OH 44255 Tracking No: R000008528 VARGO, NICHOLAS J PO BOX 105 DUPREE, SD 57623 Tracking No: R000008529
  46. LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE FROM NICHOLAS VARGO REQ CONTINUANCE OF 8-21-08 HRG. ** PER JS 8-21-08, CONTINUANCE GRANTED. NO FURTHER CONTINUANCES WILL BE GRANTED**
  47. HEARING SET: The following event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING scheduled for 08/21/2008 at 1:30 pm has been rescheduled as follows: Event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING -NOTICE TO: BRENDA A GODLEY NICHOLAS J VARGO ROXANA LYLE Date: 10/16/2008 Time: 2:30 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location:
  48. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FOR ATTACHMENT OF THE PERSON--HRG 10-16-08. MAG ORDERS THAT DEF, NICHOLAS J. VARGO, BE BROUGHT FORTHWITH BEFORE THE COURT.
  49. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  50. Issue Date: 11/05/2008 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER(J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.42 GODLEY, BRENDA A 3149 ST RT 82 MANTUA, OH 44255 Tracking No: R000010174 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 221 STARR AVE KENT, OH 44240 Tracking No: R000010175
  51. ALERT ISSUED (J) BENCH WARRANT issued on: 11/05/2008 For: VARGO, NICHOLAS J ORIG TO PCSO & CERT COPY TO DETENTION
  52. HEARING SET: Event: AN ARRAIGNMENT Date: 01/15/2009 Time: 8:30 am Judge: JUV ARRAIGNMENT MAGISTRATE Location:
  53. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER. ARRAIGN 1-15-09. RECALL WARRANT. DEF RELEASED ON PR BOND. SENT TO BE SCHED WITHIN 2 WEEKS. COPY TO N. VARGO, B. GODLEY, CSEA.
  54. PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND SIGNED BY: NICHOLAS J. VARGO
  55. ALERT SERVED (J) BENCH WARRANT served on: 01/15/2009 For: VARGO, NICHOLAS J
  56. HEARING SET: Event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING - NOTICE TO: BRENDA A GODLEY NICHOLAS J VARGO ROXANA LYLE Date: 01/27/2009 Time: 2:00 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location: Result: RESET
  57. WARRANT COPY RETURNED FROM DETENTION
  58. ORIG. WARRANT RETURNED FROM PCSO
  59. AFFIDAVIT OF INDIGENCY SIGNED BY: NICHOLAS J. VARGO
  60. ORDER ASSIGNING COUNSEL ORDER ASSIGNING COUNSEL PLTF VS DFNT Sent on: 01/28/2009 09:15:19 ATTORNEY: PUBLIC DEFENDER
  61. HEARING SET: The following event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING scheduled for 01/27/2009 at 2:00 pm has been rescheduled as follows: Event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING - NOTICE TO: BRENDA A GODLEY NICHOLAS J VARGO ROXANA LYLE Date: 02/10/2009 Time: 1:15 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location:
  62. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER. 01-27-09 SENT HRG. PLTF APPEARED & WAS NOT REPRES BY COUNSEL. DEF APPEARED & WAS REPRES BY THE PUB DEF. ATTY LYLE APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAG FINDS THAT THE DEF HAS REPORTED NEW EMPLOYMENT & ORDERS THAT THIS MATTER SHALL BE CONT & RE-SCHED FOR HRG 02-10-09.
  63. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  64. Issue Date: 02/11/2009 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER(J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.42 GODLEY, BRENDA A 3149 ST RT 82 MANTUA, OH 44255 Tracking No: R000010766
  65. Issue Date: 02/11/2009 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER(J) Method: INNER OFFICE (JUV) Cost Per: $ ATTY: PUBLIC DEFENDER 209 S CHESTNUT ST STE 400 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: I000000337
  66. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FOR ATTACHMENT OF THE PERSON-- 2-10-09 HRG. MAG ORDERS THAT DEF, NICHOLAS J. VARGO, BE BROUGHT FORTHWITH BEFORE THE COURT.
  67. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  68. Issue Date: 02/23/2009 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FOR ATTACHMENT OF THE PERSON (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.42 GODLEY, BRENDA A 3149 ST RT 82 MANTUA, OH 44255 Tracking No: R000010851 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 8256 ORE HILL RD, SW STONE CREEK, OH 43840 Tracking No: R000010852
  69. ALERT ISSUED (J) BENCH WARRANT issued on: 02/23/2009 For: VARGO, NICHOLAS J
  70. NOTICE OF REVISED AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT FILED BY CSEA
  71. MAGISTRATE'S DEC./ORDER- DEF, NICHOLAS J. VARGO, SHALL BE THE CHILD SUPPT OBLIGOR. IF HEALTH INS IS BEING PROVIDED: DEF SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPT IN THE AMT OF $228.80 + 2% PROC FEE / MO / CHILD (1). IF HEALTH INS IS BEING PROVIDED: DEF SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPT IN THE AMT OF $228.80 + $0.00 CASH MED SUPPT + 2% PROC FEE / MO / CHILD (1) FOR A TOTAL OF $233.38 / MO. 1ST PMNT DUE 11-01-09. HEALTH INS IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAIL @ REASON COST TO EITHER PARENT. PLTF SHALL BE RESPON FOR 43% OF ALL UNINSURED MED EXP & DEF SHALL BE RESPON FOR 57%.
  72. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  73. Issue Date: 01/07/2010 Service: NOTICE OF REVISED CHILD SUPPORT & MAG DEC/ORDER (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.44 GODLEY, BRENDA A 3149 ST RT 82 MANTUA, OH 44255 Tracking No: R000013311 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 8256 ORE HILL RD, SW STONE CREEK, OH 43840 Tracking No: R000013312
  74. HEARING SET: Event: AN ARRAIGNMENT Date: 02/23/2010 Time: 8:30 am Judge: JUV ARRAIGNMENT MAGISTRATE Location:
  75. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER- ARRAIGN 2-23-10. RECALL WARRANT. SENTENCING HRG SET FOR TODAY, 2-23-10 @ 2:00 PM. BOND SET @ $10,000.00. COPY TO B. GODLEY, N. VARGO, PCSO, CSEA, PUB DEF.
  76. ALERT SERVED (J) BENCH WARRANT served on: 02/23/2010 For: VARGO, NICHOLAS J
  77. HEARING SET: Event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING Date: 02/23/2010 Time: 2:00 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location:
  78. ORIG WARRANT RETURNED FROM PCSO
  79. CERTIFIED WARRANT COPY RETURNED FROM DETENTION
  80. MAGISTRATE'S DEC./ORDER- SENTENCING HRG 2-23-10. PLTF DID NOT APPEAR AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. DEF APPEARED AND WAS REP BY PUB DEF. ATTY LYLE APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAG HEARD STMNTS OF COUNSEL & DEF. IN CONSIDERATION THEREOF, MAG FINDS THAT DEF IS ORDERED TO SERVE A PERIOD OF 30 DAYS INCARCERATION IN THE PC JAIL. SAID SENTENCE IS SUSPENDED ON CONDITION THAT: DEF, NICHOLAS J. VARGO, MAKES A LUMP SUM PMNT IN THE AMT OF $150.00 FROM HIS COMMISSARY ACCOUNT @ PC JAIL BY 2-24-10 THRU THE PCCSEA. FURTHER, THAT DEF REMAIN CURRENT IN HIS CHILD SUPPT OBLIG FOR THE 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THIS HRG. DEF SHALL MAKE ALL FUTURE REG SUPPT PMNTS IN THE AMT OF $228.80 / MO / CHILD (1) AND SHALL PAY AN ADDITIONAL 20% OF HIS MONTHLY OBLIG + TOTAL PROC FEE OF $6.27 / MO UNTIL THE TOTAL ARREARS IS LIQUIDATED. ASSIGNED COUNSEL FEE IS ASSESSED IN THE AMT OF $25.00. DEF TO PAY CC.
  81. PARTY REQUESTED APPOINTED COUNSEL OR PUBLIC DEFENDER
  82. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  83. Issue Date: 03/10/2010 Service: MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.44 GODLEY, BRENDA A 3149 ST RT 82 MANTUA, OH 44255 Tracking No: R000013748
  84. Issue Date: 03/10/2010 Service: MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER Method: INNER OFFICE (JUV) Cost Per: $ VARGO, NICHOLAS J c/o ATTY: PUBLIC DEFENDER 209 S CHESTNUT ST STE 400 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: I000000494
  85. COST BILL SENT NICHOLAS J. VARGO @ 330 N. PROSPECT ST, RAVENNA, OH 44266 IN THE AMT OF $119.77 DUE IN FULL BY 4-10-10. COST BILL PLTF VS DEF Sent on: 03/10/2010 09:48:15
  86. MOTION TO DETERMINE ARREARAGE AND PAYMENT OF ARREARAGE W NOH FOR 06-09-15 AT 2:30 PM Attorney: MORRISON, NANCY (66028)
  87. REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FILED BY: Attorney: MORRISON, NANCY (66028)
  88. COMPUTERIZED RESEARCH
  89. COMPUTERIZATION FEE
  90. MOTION FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT FILED BY: Attorney: MORRISON, NANCY (66028)
  91. ENTRY CITING PARTY OF CONTEMPT OF COURT
  92. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  93. SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT FAILURE TO PAY SUPPORT W NOH FOR 06-09-15 AT 2:30 PM
  94. Issue Date: 03/30/2015 Service: MTDA, RQST FOR DOC, MOT FOR CONTEMPT, ENTRY CITING & SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT W NOH FOR 06-09-15 AT 2:30 PM(J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.48 GODLEY, BRENDA A 153 N SYCAMORE ST; APT 2 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000027740
  95. Issue Date: 03/30/2015 Service: MTDA, RQST FOR DOC, MOT FOR CONTEMPT, ENTRY CITING & SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT W NOH FOR 06-09-15 AT 2:30 PM(J) Method: CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.00 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 855 SIMON LANE; APT 101 KENT, OH 44240 Tracking No: 7266990420000410013
  96. HEARING SET: Event: A HRG. ON MOT. TO DETERMINE ARREARAGES & CONTEMPT Date: 06/09/2015 Time: 2:30 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location:
  97. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Issued : 03/30/2015 Service : SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT (J) Served : 04/27/2015 Return : 04/27/2015 On : VARGO, NICHOLAS J Signed By : Reason : (JUV) UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : RETURNED UNCLAIMED. HRG REMAINS SET FOR 6/9/15 @ 2:30 PM. ITEMS TO BE SENT BY REG MAIL. Tracking #: 7266990420000410013
  98. INNER OFFICE MAIL FAILURE OF SERVICE NOTIFICATION - RETURNED UNCLAIMED. HRG REMAINS SET FOR 6/9/15 @ 2:30 PM. ITEMS TO BE SENT BY REG MAIL. Requester Notified Tracking number: 7266990420000410013
  99. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RE-SERVICE
  100. Issue Date: 04/29/2015 Service: SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT W/ NOH FOR 6/09/15 @ 2:30 PM, MOT TO DETERM ARREARS, REQ FOR DOCS, MOT FOR CONTEMPT, ENTRY CITING (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.69 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 855 SIMON LANE; APT 101 KENT, OH 44240 Tracking No: R000027996
  101. AFFIDAVIT OF INDIGENCY SIGNED BY: NICHOLAS J. VARGO
  102. ORDER ASSIGNING COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT ORDER ASSIGNING COUNSEL PLTF VS DFNT Sent on: 06/09/2015 16:14:52 ATTY: PUBLIC DEFENDER
  103. HEARING SET: Event: A HRG. ON MOT. TO DETERMINE ARREARAGES & CONTEMPT NOTICE TO: BRENDA GODLEY NICHOLAS VARGO NANCY MORRISON PUBLIC DEFENDER Date: 08/13/2015 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location: Result: RESET
  104. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER. 06-09-15 MTDA & CONTEMPT HRG. PLTF APPEARED & WAS NOT REPRES BY COUNSEL. DEF APPEARED & WAS NOT REPRES BY COUNSEL. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAGISTRATE FINDS THE DEF HAS RQSTD A CONTINUANCE FOR COUNSEL & ORDERS THIS MATTER BE RE-SCHED FOR HRG 08-13-15 AT 1:30 PM
  105. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  106. Issue Date: 06/17/2015 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER(J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.49 GODLEY, BRENDA A 153 N SYCAMORE ST; APT 2 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000028344 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 855 SIMON LANE; APT 101 KENT, OH 44240 Tracking No: R000028345
  107. LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE FROM NICHOLAS VARGO REQ A CONTINUANCE OF THE HRG SET FOR 8/13/15 @ 1:30 PM DUE TO PRIOR COMMITMENTS.
  108. HEARING SET: Event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING -NOTICE TO: BRENDA GODLEY-HAND DELIVERED NICHOLAS VARGO-HAND DELIVERED NANCY MORRISON PUBLIC DEFENDER Date: 11/05/2015 Time: 1:45 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location:
  109. JOURNAL ENTRY - MTDA & CONTEMPT HRG 8/13/15. PLTF APPEARED AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. DEF APPEARED AND WAS REP BY PUB DEF. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE COURT FINDS THAT DEF, NICHOLAS J. VARGO, ADMITTED THAT HE IS IN CONTEMPT OF THIS COURT'S ORDER BY FAILING TO PAY HIS CHILD SUPPT OBLIG, AND THAT HE WAIVED A HRG AND CONSENTED TO THE COURT ENTERING A FINDING OF CONTEMPT. UPON AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES, THE COURT FINDS THAT THE DEF HAS FAILED TO PAY CHILD SUPPT AS HE WAS ORDERED TO DO. THE COURT FINDS THAT AN ARREARS IN CHILD SUPPT PMNTS HAS ACCRUED IN THIS MATTER IN THE AMT OF $18,048.28 AS OF 7/31/15. IN CONSIDERATION THEREOF, DEF IS FOUND TO BE IN CONTEMPT OF COURT FOR FAILING TO PAY HIS CHILD SUPPT AS ORDERED. SENTENCING IN THIS MATTER IS SCHED FOR 11/05/15 @ 1:45 PM. DEF SHALL MAKE ALL FUTURE REG SUPPT PMNTS IN THE AMT OF $228.80 / MO / CHILD (1) + 2% PROC FEE AND SHALL PAY AN ADDITIONAL $84.68 / MO ON ARREARS + PROC FEE. DEF MAY PURGE THIS CONTEMPT BY PAYING THE ARREARS PMNT OF $84.68 AS ORDERED ON A MONTHLY BASIS BETWEEN NOW AND THE NEXT HRG DATE. THIS ARREARS PMNT CAN ONLY BE MADE ON THE CASE ONCE THE MONTHLY CURRENT SUPPT OBLIG HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL FOR THAT MONTH. DEF TO PAY CC.
  110. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  111. Issue Date: 09/03/2015 Service: JOURNAL ENTRY Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.49 GODLEY, BRENDA A 153 N SYCAMORE ST; APT 2 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000029130
  112. Issue Date: 09/03/2015 Service: JOURNAL ENTRY Method: INNER OFFICE (JUV) Cost Per: $ VARGO, NICHOLAS J c/o ATTY: PUBLIC DEFENDER 209 S CHESTNUT ST STE 400 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: I000001370
  113. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FOR ATTACHMENT OF THE PERSON - HRG 11/05/15. THE MAG ORDERS THAT DEF, NICHOLAS J. VARGO, SHALL BE BROUGHT FORTHWITH BEFORE THE COURT.
  114. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  115. Issue Date: 11/23/2015 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FOR ATTACHMENT OF THE PERSON (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.49 GODLEY, BRENDA A 153 N SYCAMORE ST; APT 2 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000029766 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 855 SIMON LANE; APT 101 KENT, OH 44240 Tracking No: R000029767
  116. ALERT ISSUED (J) BENCH WARRANT issued on: 11/23/2015 For: VARGO, NICHOLAS J ORIGINAL TO PCSO & CERT COPY TO DETENTION
  117. HEARING SET: Event: AN ARRAIGNMENT Date: 12/15/2015 Time: 8:30 am Judge: JUV ARRAIGNMENT MAGISTRATE Location:
  118. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER - ARRAIGN 12/15/15. RECALL WARRANT. DEF RELEASED ON PR BOND. SENT HRG TO BE RE-SET. COPY TO B. GODLEY, N. VARGO, PCSO, CSEA, PUB DEF
  119. PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND SIGNED BY: NICHOLAS J. VARGO
  120. ALERT SERVED (J) BENCH WARRANT served on: 12/15/2015 For: VARGO, NICHOLAS J
  121. HEARING SET: Event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING NOTICE TO: BRENDA GODLEY NICHOLAS VARGO NANCY MORRISON PUBLIC DEFENDER Date: 01/28/2016 Time: 1:45 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location:
  122. ORIGINAL WARRANT RETURNED FROM PCSO
  123. CERTIFIED WARRANT COPY RETURNED FROM DETENTION
  124. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE - FAX LETTER RCVD FROM NICHOLAS VARGO RQSTING A CONT OF THE 01-28-16 HRG DUE TO HIS WORK**01-28-16 GRANTED PER MAG JS**
  125. HEARING SET: Event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING-NOTICE TO: BRENDA GODLEY NICHOLAS VARGO PUBLIC DEFENDER NANCY MORRISON Date: 04/21/2016 Time: 2:30 pm Judge: SZYMANSKI, JOSEPH Location:
  126. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER - HRG 01/28/16. PLTF DID NOT APPEAR AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. DEF DID NOT APPEAR AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAG FINDS THAT DEF, NICHOLAS J. VARGO, HAS REQ A CONTINUANCE FOR COUNSEL AND ORDERS THAT THIS MATTER BE RE-SCHED FOR HEARING ON 4/21/2016 @ 2:30 PM.
  127. Issue Date: 02/12/2016 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER(J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.49 GODLEY, BRENDA A 153 N SYCAMORE ST; APT 2 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000030464
  128. Issue Date: 02/12/2016 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER(J) Method: INNER OFFICE (JUV) Cost Per: $ VARGO, NICHOLAS J c/o ATTY: PUBLIC DEFENDER 209 S CHESTNUT ST STE 400 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: I000001456
  129. MAGISTRATE'S DEC./ORDER. 04-21-16 SENTENCING HRG. PLTF DID NOT APPEAR & WAS NOT REPRES BY COUNSEL. DEF APPEARED & WAS REPRES BY THE PUB DEF. ATTY MORISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAGISTRATE HEARD STATEMENTS OF COUNSEL & THE PARTIES. MAGISTRATE DECIDES THE DEF, NICHOLAS VARGO IS HEREBY ORDERED TO SERVE 60 DAYS INCARCERATION IN THE PC HAIL. SAID SENTENCE IS SUSP ON THE CONDITION: DEF REMAINS CURRENT IN HIS CHILD SUPPT OBLIG, INCLUDING PYMTS ON ARRGS, FOR THE 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THE HRG. DEF SHALL MAKE ALL FUTURE REG SUPPT PYMTS IN THE AMT OF $228.80/MO PER CHILD (1) + PROC CHRG & PAY AN ADDIT 84.68/MO ON ARREARS + PROC CHRG. DEF MAY PURGE THIS CONTEMPT BY PAYING THE ARREARS PYMT OF $84.68 AS ORDERED ON A MONTHLY BASIS FOR 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS. THIS ARREARS PYMT CAN ONLY BE MADE ON THE CASE ONCE THE MONTHLY CURRENT CHILD SUPPT OBLIG HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL FOR THAT MONTH. ASSIGNED COUNSEL FEE IS ASSESSED IN THE AMT OF $25.00. DEF TO PAY CC.
  130. PARTY REQUESTED APPOINTED COUNSEL OR PUBLIC DEFENDER
  131. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  132. Issue Date: 05/09/2016 Service: MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.47 GODLEY, BRENDA A 153 N SYCAMORE ST; APT 2 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000031256
  133. Issue Date: 05/09/2016 Service: MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER Method: INNER OFFICE (JUV) Cost Per: $ VARGO, NICHOLAS J c/o ATTY: PUBLIC DEFENDER 209 S CHESTNUT ST STE 400 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: I000001578
  134. COST BILL SENT TO NICHOLAS VARGO, 330 N PROSPECT ST, RAVENNA OH 44266 IN THE AMT OF $224.18 DUE IN FULL BY 06-07-16 COST BILL PLTF VS DEF Sent on: 05/09/2016 11:48:42
  135. RETURN OF COST BILL SENT TO NICHOLAS VARGO, 330 N PROSPECT ST, RAVENNA OH 44266 MARKED "RET TO SENDER, NOT DELIV AS ADDRESSED, UNABLE TO FORWARD"
  136. NOTICE OF REVISED AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT FILED BY CSEA
  137. MAGISTRATE'S DEC./ORDER. PLTF, BRENDA GODLEY, IS THE RP OF THE MINOR CHILD. DEF, NICHOLAS J. VARGO, SHALL BE THE CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGOR. EFFECTIVE 08/01/2016, IF HEALTH INS IS BEING PROVIDED, DEF SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPORT IN THE AMT OF $269.19/MO/CHILD (1) PLUS 2% PROC FEE. EFFECTIVE 08/01/2016, IF HEALTH INS IS NOT PROVIDED, DEF SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPORT IN THE AMT OF $269.19/MO/CHILD (1) PLUS 2% PROC FEE AND CASH MEDICAL IN THE AMT OF $0.00 FOR A TOTAL PYMT OF $274.57/MO. HEALTH INS COVERAGE IS CURRENTLY NOT ACCESSIBLE AT REASONABLE COST TO EITHER PARTY. DEF SHALL BE RESP FOR 100% OF ALL UNINSURED MED EXP AND PLTF SHALL BE RESP FOR 0%.
  138. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  139. Issue Date: 08/26/2016 Service: NOTICE OF REVISED CHILD SUPPORT & MAG DEC/ORDER (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.47 GODLEY, BRENDA A 153 N SYCAMORE ST; APT 2 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000032197 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 330 N. PROSPECT ST, APT B RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000032198
  140. RETURN OF NOTICE OF REVISED AMT OF CHILD SUPPORT/MEDICAL SUPPORT & MAG/DEC ORDER MAILED TO NICHOLAS VARGO, 330 N. PROSPECT ST, APT B, RAVENNA, OH 44266 MARKED "NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED"
  141. LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE TO ATTY MORRISON TO INFORM HER OF THE RET MAIL & RQST A MORE CURRENT ADDRESS IF AVAILABLE FOR MR. VARGO
  142. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  143. Issue Date: 09/20/2016 Service: NOTICE OF REVISED CHILD SUPPORT & MAG DEC/ORDER (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.47 VARGO, NICHOLAS J 855 SIMON LANE KENT, OH 44240 Tracking No: R000032468
  144. BATCH SCAN: COMPLETE FILE
  145. JOURNAL ENTRY: AN ORDER OF TRANSFER PURSUANT TO R.C. 2301.03(P)
  146. JUDGMENT ENTRY - ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER FILED.
  147. JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED.
  148. CSEA DISPOSITION.
  149. COPY ISSUED TO DOMESTIC COURT.
  150. COPY ISSUED TO DOMESTIC COURT.
  151. TERMINATION OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO PO CTY WELFARE DEPT FILED (R58).
  152. CSEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE BRENDA A GODLEY (PLAINTIFF); CSEA RULE 58 (NOTICE) Sent on: 10/17/2023 09:01:10.60 BRENDA A GODLEY (PLAINTIFF); BRENDA A GODLEY (PLAINTIFF);
  153. CSEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE NICHOLAS J VARGO (DEFENDANT);
  154. CSEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE CSEA ATTY (Attorney) on behalf of PO CTY DEPT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES (INTERVENOR)
  155. DOMESTIC COURTS SERVICE FAILED. REASON: RETURN TO SENDER; NO SUCH NUMBER; UNABLE TO FORWARD. 10/30/2023- RECEIVED AND NOT RESENT- NO OTHER ADDRESS. NICHOLAS J VARGO (DEFENDANT);

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