Eric Mapes v. State of Indiana, et al
| ERIC J. MAPES |
| STATE OF INDIANA, TONY LIGGETT, Carroll County Sheriff, in his official and individual capacities, BRENT MYERS, Indiana Department of Correction, in his official and individual capacities, COURTNEY BALDWIN, Indiana Department of Correction, in her official and individual capacities and DAVID A. ARTHUR, Attorney, Indiana Attorney General's Office, in his official and individual capacities |
| 26-1034 |
| January 8, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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Filing 40
ORDER issued DENYING the Emergency Motion to Stay Mandate. Further, this appeal is DISMISSED for failure to pay the filing fee. See Circuit Rule 3(b). Mandate issued, no record to be returned. [40] [7536795] [26-1034] (AD) [Entered: 07/01/2026 08:46 AM]
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| FOR COURT USE ONLY: Certified copy of 07/01/2026 Final Order with Mandate sent to the District Court Clerk. [7536817-2] [7536817] [26-1034] (AD) [Entered: 07/01/2026 09:16 AM] |
| Filing 39 Pro se emergency motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes to stay the mandate. (Sent via the pro se email address). [39] [7534543] [26-1034] (CAG) [Entered: 06/23/2026 08:25 AM] |
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Filing 38
ORDER re: In light of this courts June 9, 2026, order denying appellant Eric Mapess request to proceed in forma pauperis, June 10, 2026, order denying his motion to reconsider that denial, and June 18, 2026, order denying Mapes leave to have the denial reheard en banc, the motion to recognize hardship and permit appellate fee accommodation is DENIED as repetitious. See Seventh Circuit Operating Procedure 1(c)(8). [ # 37 ] ASG [38] [7534451] [26-1034] (HTP) [Entered: 06/22/2026 04:00 PM]
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| Filing 37 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes to recognize hardship and permit appellate fee accommodation to preserve meaningful access to the court. (Sent via the pro se email address). [37] [7534071] [26-1034] (CAG) [Entered: 06/18/2026 04:40 PM] |
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Filing 36
ORDER re: 1. Motion to stay the appellate fee requirement pending resolution of petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc. 2. Petition for rehearing en banc and supplemental memorandum in support of motion to stay appellate fee requirement. The motion for rehearing en banc is DENIED. See O.P. 1(a)(2). The motion to stay the appellate fee pending resolution of any petition for rehearing is DENIED as unnecessary. [ # 34 ] [ # 35 ] ASG [36] [7533972] [26-1034] (HTP) [Entered: 06/18/2026 02:10 PM]
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| Filing 35 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes for petition for rehearing en banc and supplemental memorandum in support of motion to stay the appellate fee requirement. (Received via the pro se email address). [35] [7533530] [26-1034] (CAH) [Entered: 06/17/2026 09:55 AM] |
| Filing 34 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes to stay the appellate fee requirement pending resolution of petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc. (Received via the pro se email address). [34] [7533332] [26-1034] (CAH) [Entered: 06/16/2026 02:45 PM] |
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Filing 33
ORDER re: 1. Motion to reconsider denial of leave to proceed in forma pauperis. 2. Declaration in support of motion to reconsider denial of leave to proceed in forma pauperis. [ # 31 ] [ # 32 ] The motion is DENIED. ASG [33] [7533203] [26-1034] (PS) [Entered: 06/16/2026 11:50 AM]
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| Filing 32 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes for leave to file declaration in support of motion to reconsider denial of leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (Received via the pro se email address). [32] [7531778] [26-1034] (CAG) [Entered: 06/10/2026 08:45 AM] |
| Filing 31 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes for reconsideration of the denial of in forma pauperis. (Sent via the pro se email address). [31] [7531719] [26-1034] (CAG) [Entered: 06/09/2026 04:05 PM] |
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Filing 30
ORDER: 1. Motion to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal, filed on January 30, 2026. 2. Motion for permission to proceed in forma pauperis, filed on 2/2/2026. 3. Motion for leave to fil renewed motion to proceed in forma pauperis out of time & motion to proceed in forma pauperis, filed on 4/27/2026. The motion for leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis is DENIED. The appellant has not made a potentially meritorious argument that the district court erred in dismissing his case. Appellant shall pay the required docketing fee within 14 days, or else this appeal will be dismissed for failure to prosecute pursuant to Circuit Rule 3(b). [ # 15 ] [ # 16 ] [ # 22 ] Sent Certified Mail. Receipt Number: 7022 0410 0003 3395 8430. ASG [30] [7531646] [26-1034] (FP) [Entered: 06/09/2026 02:00 PM]
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Filing 29
ORDER re: Appellants supplemental submission of material facts regarding registration duty (non-argument filing). Construed as a request and supplement to appellant Eric Mapess opening brief. Appellant Eric Mapess request to supplement his opening brief is GRANTED. The clerk shall distribute the supplement and related exhibits to the panel assigned to the merits. This is Mapess second supplement to his brief. This court will take no action on further requests to supplement. [ # 28 ] ASG [29] [7525876] [26-1034] (HTP) [Entered: 05/15/2026 11:26 AM]
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| Filing 28 Supplemental submission of material facts regarding registration duty (non-argument filing) filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes. (Sent via the pro se email address). [28] [7525374] [26-1034] (CAG) [Entered: 05/13/2026 04:19 PM] |
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Filing 27
ORDER: 1. Addendum concerning Peters v. Quakenbush and Indiana's continued unlawful registration requirement, construed as a request and supplement to appellant Eric Mapess opening brief, filed on May 6, 2026. 2. Exhibits to supplement, filed on 5/7/2026. The appellant Eric Mapess request to supplement his opening brief is GRANTED. The clerk shall distribute the supplement and related exhibits to the panel assigned to the merits. [ # 24 ] [ # 25 ] ASG [27] [7524335] [26-1034] (FP) [Entered: 05/08/2026 02:56 PM]
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Filing 26
ORDER re: Declaration and memorandum regarding disabilities, filed on 5/5/2026. The declaration and memorandum will be filed without further action. Appellant Eric Mapes is directed to include in his brief any information that may help the panel assigned to the merits assess his claims. ASG [26] [7524320] [26-1033, 26-1034, 26-1035] (FP) [Entered: 05/08/2026 02:40 PM]
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| Filing 25 Exhibits to docket entry 24 filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes. (Sent via the pro se email address). [25] [7523986] [26-1034] (CAG) [Entered: 05/07/2026 02:21 PM] |
| Filing 24 Filed Appellant's addendum concerning Peters v. Quakenbush and Indiana's continued unlawful registration requirement by Mr. Eric J. Mapes. (Sent via the pro se email address). [24] [7523774] [26-1034] (CAG) [Entered: 05/07/2026 08:48 AM] |
| Filing 23 Filed Declaration and Memorandum by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes in 26-1033, 26-1034, 26-1035. (Sent via the pro se email address). [23] [7523422] [26-1033, 26-1034, 26-1035] (CAG) [Entered: 05/06/2026 08:20 AM] |
| Filing 22 Pro se renewed motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis. (Sent via the pro se email address). [22] [7520952] [26-1034] (CAH) [Entered: 04/27/2026 12:50 PM] |
| Filing 21 Filed District Court order DENYING Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis. Date IFP denied: 03/13/2026. Issued Circuit Rule 3(b) 30 day notice for failure to pay the docketing fee. Fee or IFP forms due on 04/13/2026 for Appellant Eric J. Mapes. [7510910] [21] [7510910] [26-1034] (JR) [Entered: 03/13/2026 01:54 PM] |
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Filing 20
ORDER re: Motion to extend time. A review of the docket shows that the appellants motion for leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis remains pending before the district court. Because the appellants fee status is unresolved, the court has not set a briefing schedule. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the motion is DENIED as unnecessary at this time. [ # 19 ] CDH [20] [7509039] [26-1034] (AP) [Entered: 03/05/2026 10:07 AM]
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| Filing 19 Motion filed by Appellees Courtney Baldwin, Brent Myers and State of Indiana for stay Motion to Stay or in the Alternative Motion for Extension of Time. [19] [7508882] [26-1034] (Recker, Abigail) [Entered: 03/04/2026 02:40 PM] |
| Filing 18 Added Attorney Abigail Rae Recker Appellees State of Indiana, Brent Myers and Courtney Baldwin, in case 26-1034 per appearance form. Appearance form filed by Attorney Abigail R. Recker for Appellees State of Indiana, Brent Myers and Courtney Baldwin. [18] [7508776] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1034]--[Edited 03/04/2026 by MAN to reflect addition of counsel] (Recker, Abigail) [Entered: 03/04/2026 10:23 AM] |
| Filing 17 1 copy Appellant's brief filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes. (Sent via the pro se email address). [17] [7503351] [26-1034] (CAH) [Entered: 02/09/2026 09:04 AM] |
| Filing 16 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis. [16] [7502127] [26-1034] (CAG) [Entered: 02/02/2026 04:41 PM] |
| Filing 15 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis. (Sent via the pro se email address). [15] [7501673] [26-1034] (CAG) [Entered: 01/30/2026 01:01 PM] |
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Filing 14
ORDER re: Notice of supplemental ADA and 504 facts. [ # 13 ] The notice will be filed without further action. The record cannot be supplemented with information that was not before the district court. Appellant Eric Mapes is reminded that he can include any helpful background or context information in his motions to proceed in forma pauperis or opening briefs in these appeals. ASG [14] [7501308] [26-1033, 26-1034, 26-1035] (PS) [Entered: 01/29/2026 10:38 AM]
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| Filing 13 Filed Notice of supplemental ADA and 504 Facts by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes in 26-1033, 26-1034, 26-1035. (Sent via the pro se email address). [13] [7500653] [26-1033, 26-1034, 26-1035] (CAG) [Entered: 01/27/2026 09:05 AM] |
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Filing 12
ORDER Re: 1) Motion to Clarify Court's Warning and to Maintain Disability-Based Filing Accommodation, in appeal no. 26-1033. 2) Motion to Clarify and Modify Accommodation Order, in appeal no. 26-1034. 3) Motion to Clarify and Modify Accommodation Order, in appeal no. 26-1035. The motions are GRANTED to the extent that this court acknowledges that appellant Eric Mapes is receiving an accommodation. The court has allowed Mapes to file using the email address for pro se litigants as an accommodation for his disabilities and to alleviate difficulty Mapes has filing documents by mail or in person, and the court is mindful of Mapess speech disorder. The warning language, included in all orders allowing litigants to file electronically, is a reminder that pro se litigants must comply with rules and court orders and this court retains the authority to curb abusive behavior or filings. See Support Sys. Int'l, Inc. v. Mack, 45 F.3d 185, 186 (7th Cir. 1995); see also Chambers v. NASCO, Inc., 501 U.S. 32, 45-46 (1991). [ # 7500104-2 ] [ # 11 ] [ # 7499736-2 ] ASG [12] [7500442] [26-1033, 26-1034, 26-1035] (AD) [Entered: 01/26/2026 10:40 AM]
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| Filing 11 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes to clarify and modify accommodation order. (Sent via the pro se email address). [11] [7499738] [26-1034] (CAH) [Entered: 01/21/2026 03:39 PM] |
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Filing 10
ORDER re: 1. Letter requesting service and request for disability accommodations. 2. Notice of supplemental ADA and 504 facts. [ # 7499108-2 ] the request for accommodations is GRANTED to the extent that appellant Eric Mapes is granted leave to use the clerks office email address, [email protected], for filing material in these appeals. Filing using this email address will also satisfy the service requirement, and Mapes does not need to separately serve filed documents on the appellees. Mapes is warned that any abuse of the email-filing privilege, including submission of unnecessary, repetitive, or lengthy documents, or the use of abusive language with court employees will result in the termination of this privilege. The notice of supplemental ADA and 504 facts will be filed without further action. ASG [10] [7499669] [26-1034, 26-1035] (CG) [Entered: 01/21/2026 02:33 PM]
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Filing 9
ORDER re: Motion to accept timely mailed filings nunc pro tunc, or in the alternative, motion for extension of time for good cause and excusable delay. A review of the docket shows that on January 20, 2026, the clerk received the appellants letter requesting service and request for disability accommodations, motion to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis with financial affidavit, notice of supplement ADA and 504 facts, and docketing statement and accepted them for filing. Accordingly, the request for an extension of time will be filed without further court action. The clerk will send the appellant a copy of the courts public docket. CDH [9] [7499259] [26-1034] (HTP) [Entered: 01/20/2026 02:52 PM]
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Filing 8
ORDER issued TRANSFERRING the motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis on appeal to the clerk of the District Court for ruling in the first instance. JR [8] [7499206] [26-1034] (CG) [Entered: 01/20/2026 12:46 PM]
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| Filing 7 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes to accept timely mailed filings nunc pro tunc, or in the alternative, motion for extension of time for good cause and excusable delay tendered with exhibits. (Sent via the pro se email address). [7] [7499115] [26-1034] (CAH) [Entered: 01/20/2026 09:48 AM] |
| Filing 6 Docketing Statement filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes. Prior or Related proceedings: Yes. 25-3231, 26-1033, 26-1035. (Sent via the pro se email address). [6] [7499107] [26-1034] (CAH) [Entered: 01/20/2026 09:37 AM] |
| Filing 5 Filed notice of supplemental ADA and 504 facts by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes. (Sent via the pro se email address). [5] [7499105] [26-1034] (CAH) [Entered: 01/20/2026 09:33 AM] |
| Filing 4 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis with financial affidavit. (Sent via the pro se email address). [4] [7499103] [26-1034] (CAH) [Entered: 01/20/2026 09:32 AM] |
| Filing 3 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Mr. Eric J. Mapes requesting service and request for disability accommodations. (Sent via the pro se email address). [3] [7499101] [26-1034] (CAH) [Entered: 01/20/2026 09:30 AM] |
| Filing 2 This is notification that no appellee(s) or counsel for the appellee(s) were served in the District Court. [2] [7497352] (Note: The Office of the IN Attorney General has been notified of the filing of the appeal.) [26-1034] (PS) [Entered: 01/09/2026 10:52 AM] |
| Filing 1 Private civil case docketed. Fee due. Docketing Statement due for Appellant Eric J. Mapes by 01/14/2026. Transcript information sheet due by 01/22/2026. Fee or IFP forms due on 01/22/2026 for Appellant Eric J. Mapes. [1] [7497345] [26-1034] (PS) [Entered: 01/09/2026 10:45 AM] |
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