James v. Mitchell
Plaintiff: Kevin Jerome James
Defendant: Aaron Mitchell, Sheriff, Sabine Parish Detention Center, Melissa Vines, Nurse, Sabine Parish Detention Center, John or Jane Doe, Medical Administrator, Sabine Parish Detention Center, Berlion Sweet, Previously identified as "Berlin Sweet", Warden, Sabine Parish Detention Center and KayLynn Remedies
Case Number: 26-30029
Filed: January 22, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 26, 2026 Filing 31 CLERK ORDER dismissing appeal pursuant to 5th Circuit Rule 42 for failure to file appellant's brief [31] [26-30029] (AMD) [Entered: 06/26/2026 01:37 PM]
June 26, 2026 Filing 29 COURT ORDER denying Motion to dismiss appeal for lack of jurisdiction filed by Appellee Ms. Melissa Vines [ # 18 ] [26-30029] (AMD) [Entered: 06/26/2026 01:19 PM]
June 15, 2026 Filing 30 LETTER filed by Appellant Mr. Kevin Jerome James Status request. [26-30029] (AMD) [Entered: 06/26/2026 01:26 PM]
April 27, 2026 Filing 19 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [26-30029] (DDL) [Entered: 04/27/2026 02:17 PM]
April 15, 2026 Filing 18 MOTION to dismiss appeal for lack of jurisdiction [18]. Response/Opposition due on 04/27/2026. [26-30029] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: MOTION filed by Appellee Ms. Melissa Vines to dismiss the appeal [18]. Date of service: 04/15/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Davis, Headrick, Sues; US mail - Appellant James [26-30029] (Brandon A. Sues ) [Entered: 04/15/2026 05:00 PM]
April 15, 2026 Filing 16 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Brandon A. Sues for party(s) Appellee Melissa Vines, in case 26-30029 [26-30029] (AMD) [Entered: 04/15/2026 03:37 PM]
April 15, 2026 Filing 15 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-30029] (Brandon A. Sues ) [Entered: 04/15/2026 02:50 PM]
April 8, 2026 Filing 14 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 5:23-CV-509. Electronic ROA due on 04/23/2026. [26-30029] (JAK) [Entered: 04/08/2026 11:47 AM]
April 8, 2026 Filing 13 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief due on 05/18/2026 for Appellant Kevin Jerome James. [26-30029] (JAK) [Entered: 04/08/2026 11:40 AM]
April 8, 2026 Filing 12 DISTRICT COURT ORDER of 04/06/2026 granting IFP in accordance with the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) for Appellant Mr. Kevin Jerome James. Initial partial filing fee assessed. [26-30029] (JAK) [Entered: 04/08/2026 11:38 AM]
March 2, 2026 Filing 9 FORWARDING MOTION for IFP received from Appellant Mr. Kevin Jerome James to the District Court for filing.Fee deadline canceled. [26-30029] (AMD) [Entered: 03/09/2026 02:16 PM]
February 4, 2026 Filing 8 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney James Ashby Davis for Appellee KayLynn Remedies in 26-30029, Attorney James Ashby Davis for Appellee Berlion Sweet in 26-30029, Attorney James Ashby Davis for Appellee Aaron Mitchell in 26-30029 [26-30029] (ABT) [Entered: 02/04/2026 03:50 PM]
February 4, 2026 Filing 7 CASE CAPTION updated. Appellee KayLynn Remedies added to case. Reason: omitted at case opening. [26-30029] (ABT) [Entered: 02/04/2026 03:45 PM]
January 30, 2026 Filing 6 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. James Ashby Davis for Mr. Aaron Mitchell and Mr. Berlion Sweet for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-30029] (James Ashby Davis ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 03:29 PM]
January 30, 2026 Filing 5 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Review after Fee Issue is Resolved (PLRA case). [5] Initial AA Check Due satisfied.. Fee or motion for IFP in DC due on 03/26/2026 for Appellant Kevin Jerome James [26-30029] (IAC) [Entered: 01/30/2026 01:52 PM]
January 22, 2026 Filing 1 PRISONER CASE WITHOUT COUNSEL docketed. NOA filed by Appellant Mr. Kevin Jerome James [26-30029] (IAC) [Entered: 01/22/2026 02:02 PM]

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Plaintiff: Kevin Jerome James
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Defendant: Aaron Mitchell, Sheriff, Sabine Parish Detention Center
Represented By: James Ashby Davis
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Defendant: Melissa Vines, Nurse, Sabine Parish Detention Center
Represented By: Connor Charles Headrick
Represented By: Brandon A. Sues
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Defendant: John or Jane Doe, Medical Administrator, Sabine Parish Detention Center
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Defendant: Berlion Sweet, Previously identified as "Berlin Sweet", Warden, Sabine Parish Detention Center
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