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Portage Co

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2024-08-27
Status CLOSED
Type Dr Never Married
Docket 95 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Brown, Dreama L
Defendant Johnson, Brayton M
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Judge

Hon. Carnes Thomas J Probate

Portage County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. SEA 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)
  2. EQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FILED BY: Attorney: MORRISON, NANCY (66028)
  3. OMPUTERIZED RESEARCH Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  4. OMPUTERIZATION FEE Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  5. OTION TO ORDER GENETIC TESTING FILED BY: Attorney: MORRISON, NANCY (66028)
  6. AGISTRATE'S ORDER FOR GENETIC TESTING - DEF, BRAYTON M. JOHNSON, SHALL PRESENT HIMSELF FOR GEN TESTING @ CSEA LOCATED @ 209 S. CHESTNUT ST, RAVENNA, OH 44266 ON 6/27/14 BETWEEN NOON AND 2:00 PM. Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  7. NSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  8. UMMONS ANSWER AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR 7/29/14 @ 1:30 PM Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  9. ssue Date: 05/15/2014 Service: SUMMONS FOR ANSWER W/ NOH FOR 7/29/14 @ 1:30 PM, COMPLT FOR PATERNITY, REQ FOR DOCS, MOT & ORDER FOR GEN TESTING (J) Method: CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 6.69 JOHNSON, BRAYTON M 628 W. LAKE ST APT 21 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: 9414726699042004092842 Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  10. ssue Date: 05/15/2014 Service: SUMMONS FOR ANSWER W/ NOH FOR 7/29/14 @ 1:30 PM, COMPLT FOR PATERNITY, REQ FOR DOCS, MOT & ORDER FOR GEN TESTING (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.48 BROWN, DREAMA L 2988 STROUP ROAD ATWATER, OH 44201 Tracking No: R000025391 Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  11. EARING SET: Event: A CIVIL PRETRIAL Date: 07/29/2014 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: AYLWARD, JAMES J Location:
  12. NSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Issued : 05/15/2014 Service : SUMMONS FOR ANSWER (J) Served : 06/02/2014 Return : 06/02/2014 On : JOHNSON, BRAYTON M Signed By : Reason : (JUV) UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : RETURNED UNCLAIMED. ITEMS TO BE SENT BY REG MAIL. HRG REMAINS SET FOR 7/29/14 @ 1:30 PM Tracking #: 9414726699042004092842
  13. NNER OFFICE MAIL FAILURE OF SERVICE NOTIFICATION - RETURNED UNCLAIMED. ITEMS TO BE SENT BY REG MAIL. HRG REMAINS SET FOR 7/29/14 @ 1:30 PM Requester Notified Tracking number: 9414726699042004092842
  14. NSTRUCTIONS FOR RE-SERVICE
  15. ssue Date: 06/03/2014 Service: SUMMONS FOR ANSWER W/ NOH FOR 7/29/14 @ 1:30 PM, COMPLT FOR PATERNITY, REQ FOR DOCS, MOT & ORDER FOR GEN TESTING (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.69 JOHNSON, BRAYTON M 628 W. LAKE ST APT 21 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000025532 Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  16. ETTER/CORRESPONDENCE TO ATTY MORRISON TO INFORM HER THE ANSWER DAY FOR THIS IS 07-01-14, AND AS OF THIS DATE, NO ANSWER HAS BEEN FILED W THE COURT
  17. OTICE OF GENETIC TEST RESULTS
  18. NSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  19. ssue Date: 07/22/2014 Service: NOTICE OF GENETIC TEST RESULTS Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.48 BROWN, DREAMA L 2988 STROUP ROAD ATWATER, OH 44201 Tracking No: R000025992 JOHNSON, BRAYTON M 628 W. LAKE ST APT 21 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000025993 Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  20. EARING SET: Event: A TRIAL - NOTICE TO: DREAMA L BROWN BRAYTON M JOHNSON NANCY MORRISON Date: 10/02/2014 Time: 2:30 pm Judge: AYLWARD, JAMES J Location: Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  21. AGISTRATE'S ORDER. 07-29-14 PRETRIAL HRG. PLTF, DREAMA BROWN APPEARED & WAS NOT REPRES BY COUNSEL. DEF, BRAYTON JOHNSON DID NOT APPEAR & WAS NOT REPRES BY COUNSEL. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAGISTRATE FINDS THE PARTIES WERE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THE CMPLT & ORDERS THIS MATTER BE RE-SCHED FOR TRIAL 10-02-14 AT 2:30 PM Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  22. NSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  23. ssue Date: 08/06/2014 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER(J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.48 BROWN, DREAMA L 2988 STROUP ROAD ATWATER, OH 44201 Tracking No: R000026138 JOHNSON, BRAYTON M 628 W. LAKE ST APT 21 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000026139 Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  24. AGISTRATE'S DEC./ORDER - PATERNITY COMPLT HRG 10/02/14. PLTF APPEARED AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. DEF APPEARED AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAG FINDS THAT THE DEF, BRAYTON M. JOHNSON, WAIVED HIS RIGHT TO COUNSEL. THE MAG FINDS UPON AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES THAT DEF IS FOUND TO BE THE FATHER OF THE PARTIES' MINOR CHILD AND A PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP IS DETERMINED TO EXIST BETWEEN DEF AND CHILD. THE B.C. OF THE CHILD SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED. PLTF IS THE RP/LC OF THE CHILD. NO VISITATION ORDERS ARE MADE HEREIN, ALTHOUGH THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OVER VISITATION MATTERS. DEF SHALL BE THE CHILD SUPPT OBLIGOR. IF HEALTH INS IS BEING PROVIDED: DEF SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPT IN THE AMT OF $309.45 / MO / CHILD (1) + 2% PROC FEE / MO. IF HEALTH INS IS NOT BEING PROVIDED: DEF SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPT IN THE AMT OF $309.45 / MO / CHILD (1) + $0.00 CASH MED SUPPT / MO + 2% PROC FEE / MO. 1ST PMNT DUE 6/01/14. HEALTH INS COVERAGE IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCESSIBLE @ REASON COST TO EITHER PARENT THRU EMPLOYMENT. PLTF SHALL BE RESPON FOR 50% OF ALL UNINSURED MED EXP & DEF SHALL BE RESPON FOR 50%. ISSUES W/ RESPECT TO MATERNITY EXPENSES SHALL BE RESERVED FOR A LATER HRG IN THIS CASE. ISSUES W/ RESPECT TO PAST CARE SHALL BE RESERVED FOR A LATER HRG IN THIS CASE. DEF TO PAY CC. Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  25. NSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  26. ssue Date: 10/15/2014 Service: MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.69 BROWN, DREAMA L 2988 STROUP ROAD ATWATER, OH 44201 Tracking No: R000026637 JOHNSON, BRAYTON M 628 W. LAKE ST APT 21 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000026638 Receipt: 80247 Date: 11/17/2014
  27. OST BILL SENT TO BRAYTON M. JOHNSON @ 628 W. LAKE STREET, RAVENNA, OH 44266 IN THE AMT OF $52.33 DUE IN FULL BY 11/15/14. COST BILL PLTF VS DEF Sent on: 10/15/2014 09:50:32
  28. OTICE OF REVISED CHILD SUPPORT FILED BY CSEA
  29. AGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER. DREAMA L. BROWN IS THE RP OF THE CHILD. BRAYTON M. JOHNSON SHALL BE THE CHILD SUPPT OBLIGOR. EFFECT 1/1/2020, OBLIGOR SHALL PAY $442.93/MO PLUS 2% PROC CHG AND CASH MED SUPPT $16.06/MO PLUS 2% PROC CHG FOR A TOTAL OF $468.17/MO. OBLIGOR SHALL PAY $88.59/MO PLUS 2% PROC CHG AS PMT ON ARREARS. OBLIGOR SHALL PAY 50% AND OBLIGEE SHALL PAY 50% OF THE COSTS OF THE UNINSURED MED EXP.
  30. NSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE FILED BY CSEA
  31. ssue Date: 01/22/2020 Service: NOTICE OF REVISED CHILD SUPPORT AND MAG/DEC ORDERS (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.50 BROWN, DREAMA L 6384 LINBROOK DR NEW FRANKLIN, OH 44216 Tracking No: R000041595 JOHNSON, BRAYTON M 1203 PITKIN AVE AKRON, OH 44310 Tracking No: R000041596
  32. ATCH SCAN
  33. ATCH SCAN: COMPLETE FILE
  34. OURNAL ENTRY: AN ORDER OF TRANSFER PURSUANT TO R.C. 2301.03(P).
  35. SEA DISPOSITION.
  36. UDGMENT ENTRY - ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER FILED.
  37. UDGMENT ENTRY FILED.
  38. OPY ISSUED TO DOMESTIC COURT.
  39. OPY ISSUED TO DOMESTIC COURT.
  40. CSEA) MOTION CHARGING CONTEMPT OF COURT AND AFFIDAVIT FILED (ORDER SUBMITTED TOJUDGE). Attorney: CSEA ATTY ()
  41. CSEA) MOTION TO DETERMINE ARREARAGES AND FOR PAYMENT OF ARREARAGES FILED. Attorney: CSEA ATTY ()
  42. EQUEST FOR DISCOVERY PROPOUNDED ON DEFENDANT: REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FILED.
  43. CSEA) NOTICE OF HEARING FILED.
  44. EARING SCHEDULED: Event: CSED SUPPORT HEARING Date: 11/14/2024 Time: 10:30 am Judge: LUDICK, TIMOTHY D. Location: DR COURTROOM 2 Result: HEARING HELD : ENTRY TO FOLLOW
  45. CSEA) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FILED.
  46. NSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  47. ssue Date: 08/29/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: (DR) 4D E-CERTIFIED Cost Per: $0.00 BROWN, DREAMA L Tracking No: 9489090000556680001778
  48. NSTRUCTIONS FILED FROM CSEA.
  49. CSEA) SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT WITH NOTICE OF HEARING AND ALL PERTINENT PAPERS ISSUED TO DEFT BRAYTON M JOHNSON BY PROCESS SERVER TIM MOON AND/OR JIM ACKLIN. SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT FAILURE TO PAY SUPPORT Sent on: 08/29/2024 09:40:58.71
  50. ssue Date: 08/29/2024 Service: (CSEA) CONTEMPT SUMMONS Method: (CSEA) PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: MOON, TIM Cost Per: $ JOHNSON, BRAYTON M 3613 MERRILYN ST RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000000850
  51. ERTIFIED MAIL RECEIVED BY POST OFFICE USPS PRE-SHIPMENT INFO SENT USPS AWAITS ITEM - Service Date: 08/30/2024 15:18 Tracking Number: 94 8909 0000 5566 8000 1778
  52. IGNATURE FILED PLNTF DREAMA L BROWN Signature File Attached Tracking Number: 9489 0900 0055 6680 0017 78
  53. UCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CSEA) PERSONAL SERVICE Issued : 08/29/2024 Service : (CSEA) CONTEMPT SUMMONS Served : 10/23/2024 Return : 10/25/2024 On : JOHNSON, BRAYTON M Signed By : Reason : IV-D SUCCESSFUL Comment : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE ON DEFT BY PROCESS SERVER JIM ACKLIN. Tracking #: R000000850
  54. SEA NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT FILED. DOMESTIC RELATIONS NOTICE Sent on: 11/14/2024 11:10:15.28
  55. EARING SCHEDULED: Event: CSED SUPPORT HEARING Date: 01/30/2025 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: LUDICK, TIMOTHY D. Location: DR COURTROOM 2 Result: HEARING HELD : ENTRY TO FOLLOW
  56. ARTY REQUESTED APPOINTED COUNSEL OR PUBLIC DEFENDER BRAYTON M JOHNSON (DEFENDANT);
  57. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORM BRAYTON M JOHNSON (DEFENDANT);
  58. N REGARDS TO APPOINTED COUNSEL NOTICE ISSUED TO BRAYTON M JOHNSON BY REGULAR MAIL. APPOINTED COUNSEL Sent on: 11/21/2024 15:02:47.49
  59. PPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FILED. (SEE IMAGE) PUBLIC DEFENDER (Attorney) on behalf of BRAYTON M JOHNSON (DEFENDANT)
  60. CSEA) NOTICE OF HEARING FILED.
  61. NSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  62. ssue Date: 11/22/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: (CSEA) PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: MOON, TIM Cost Per: $ BROWN, DREAMA L Tracking No: R000000872
  63. OTICE TO SERVE WITH PERTINENT PAPERS ISSUED TO TIM MOON AND/OR JIM ACKLIN PROCESS SERVER TO SERVE PLTF. NOTICE TO SERVE Sent on: 11/22/2024 09:38:04.33
  64. NSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  65. ssue Date: 11/22/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 JOHNSON, BRAYTON M 3613 MERRILYN ST RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: M000037192
  66. SEA, MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED (R53).
  67. SEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX DREAMA L BROWN (PLAINTIFF);
  68. SEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX BRAYTON M JOHNSON (DEFENDANT);
  69. SEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX CSEA ATTY (Attorney) on behalf of PO CTY DEPT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES (INTERVENOR)
  70. UCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CSEA) PERSONAL SERVICE Issued : 11/22/2024 Service : TITLE 4 D SERVICE Served : 01/06/2025 Return : 01/14/2025 On : BROWN, DREAMA L Signed By : Reason : IV-D SUCCESSFUL Comment : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE ON PLTF BY PROCESS SERVER JIM ACKLIN. Tracking #: R000000872
  71. EARING SCHEDULED: Event: CSED SUPPORT HEARING Date: 05/01/2025 Time: 2:30 pm Judge: LUDICK, TIMOTHY D. Location: DR COURTROOM 2 Result: HEARING HELD : ENTRY TO FOLLOW
  72. EARING SCHEDULED: Event: CSED SUPPORT HEARING Date: 07/24/2025 Time: 9:30 am Judge: LUDICK, TIMOTHY D. Location: DR COURTROOM 2 Result: RESCHEDULED TO ANOTHER DOCKET
  73. SEA NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT FILED.
  74. SEA, MAGISTRATES DECISION FILED (R53).
  75. SEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX DREAMA L BROWN (PLAINTIFF);
  76. SEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX BRAYTON M JOHNSON (DEFENDANT);
  77. SEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX PUBLIC DEFENDER (Attorney) on behalf of BRAYTON M JOHNSON (DEFENDANT)
  78. SEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX CSEA ATTY (Attorney) on behalf of PO CTY DEPT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES (INTERVENOR)
  79. SEA JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED (R58).
  80. SEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE CSEA RULE 58 (NOTICE) Sent on: 04/01/2025 15:12:29.08 DREAMA L BROWN (PLAINTIFF);
  81. SEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE BRAYTON M JOHNSON (DEFENDANT);
  82. SEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE PUBLIC DEFENDER (Attorney) on behalf of BRAYTON M JOHNSON (DEFENDANT)
  83. SEA 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)
  84. SEA, MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED (R53).
  85. SEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX DREAMA L BROWN (PLAINTIFF);
  86. OTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX BRAYTON M JOHNSON (DEFENDANT);
  87. OTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX CSEA ATTY (Attorney) on behalf of PO CTY DEPT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES (INTERVENOR)
  88. SEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX PUBLIC DEFENDER (Attorney) on behalf of BRAYTON M JOHNSON (DEFENDANT)
  89. EARING SCHEDULED: Event: CSED SUPPORT HEARING Date: 07/24/2025 Time: 9:30 am Judge: GIULITTO, PAULA C Location: DR COURTROOM 1 Result: HEARING HELD : ENTRY TO FOLLOW
  90. SEA JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED (R58).
  91. SEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE CSEA RULE 58 (NOTICE) Sent on: 08/08/2025 08:04:39.92
  92. *DISREGARD - FILED IN ERROR** CSEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE CSEA RULE 58 (NOTICE) Sent on: 08/08/2025 08:04:41.67
  93. SEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE CSEA RULE 58 (NOTICE) Sent on: 08/08/2025 08:05:06.19
  94. SEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE BRAYTON M JOHNSON (DEFENDANT);
  95. SEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE PUBLIC DEFENDER (Attorney) on behalf of BRAYTON M JOHNSON (DEFENDANT)

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