Court reviews year old terms of bond for Misatano

Sandra Misatano was arrested on August 3 this year and appeared for a bond hearing via video call from the Monroe County jail.

Misatano was originally charged with a felony in the fifth degree possession of cocaine back in April of 2024. Judge T. Shawn Hervey presided over the hearing, “It looks like previously… on September the 9th, 2024, there was a motion to revoke bond filed by the state of Ohio. I’m just going to provide you with notice of bond. It says you failed to report to community corrections office on post bond on September 3, 2024… Court’s going to hear from the state and get some new information from you.”

Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Knight spoke to the court, “Obviously, as the court indicated, the motion was filed back in September of 2024, we’re almost a year later for her to be picked up on this warrant… At this point the state’s position is that a monetary bond is necessary and appropriate. I do believe it’s her third amended bond. The state would request $30,000 with the ten percent option and reporting requirements increased.”

Hervey addressed Misatano and collected updated contact information for use in the bond paperwork.

“I live with my father, who’s 93,” Misatano said. “It’s hard to get back and forth because he’s the one that drives me. I can get back to report, I don’t mind… it’s just hard to get down to this end of town with my father. Once every two weeks is fine, but every week is kind of hard on my dad.”

Hervey set bond at $30,000 with a ten percent option. This means that Misatano can pay $3,000 to get out on bond but she will only receive back 90% of that money at the conclusion of her case.

If Misatano is able to bond out, she will be required to report to the corrections office in person every other week and by phone on the other weeks. Misatano thanked Hervey for taking her transportation issues into consideration for future reporting.

Bryce Minor appeared in court for a review hearing. Minor is currently halfway through the treatment in lieu of conviction program which allows those who have committed low level felonies to do counseling and therapy under supervision with the courts. If they can stay on the right track for an allotted amount of time, typically a year, then the felony charge is dismissed. To qualify for this option, the court looks at the defendant’s criminal history and the severity of the felony committed.

Minor is in counseling, has had all negative drug screens, and has been making progress on her court fees, paying almost half already.

“Looks like she’s on track,” said Hervey. “Sounds like things are going well.”

Minor shared that she is working full time and is feeling great. The court encouraged Minor to continue on the same path and then she can be done with her case and move on.