Tyler Martz v. Joni Williams, et al
| TYLER MARTZ |
| JONI WILLIAMS, RIC MCCORKLE, JAY DAVIS, HENRY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, HENRY COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, KIT CRANE, in his capacity as an individual and as a board member, not in his capacity as a judge and JOSEPH BERGACS, in his capacity as an individual and as a board member, not in his capacity as a prosecutor |
| 26-1434 |
| March 4, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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| Filing 45 NOTICE: Attorney Robert Belden for Appellees Kit Crane and Joseph Bergacs in 26-1434, 26-1438 will not be available for oral argument September 10, 2026; September 17-18, 2026; September 23-24, 2026; September 28, 2026. [45] [7551594] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Belden, Robert) [Entered: 08/28/2026 03:40 PM] |
| Filing 44 Paper copies of appellant reply brief filed by Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. [44] [7551575] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (EHF) [Entered: 08/28/2026 03:19 PM] |
| Filing 43 NOTICE: Attorney Mr. Daniel J. Canon for Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Attorney Mr. Daniel J. Canon for Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Attorney Mr. Daniel J. Canon for Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438 will not be available for oral argument September 4 through September 14, October 1 through October 30. [43] [7551467] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Canon, Daniel) [Entered: 08/28/2026 12:45 PM] |
| Filing 42 Appellant's reply brief filed by Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. Paper copies due on 09/02/2026. [42] [7550838] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (LJ) [Entered: 08/26/2026 12:46 PM] |
| Filing 41 Submitted appellant reply brief by Jessica Wegg for Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. [41] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7550813] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Wegg, Jessica) [Entered: 08/26/2026 12:15 PM] |
| Filing 40 Paper copies of appellee brief filed by Appellees Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams in 25-3305, Appellees Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams in 26-1434, Appellees Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle, Jordan Pruett and Joni Williams in 26-1438. [40] [7547058] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (EHF) [Entered: 08/12/2026 11:30 AM] |
| Filing 39 Paper copies of appellee brief filed by Appellees Joseph Bergacs and Kit Crane in 26-1434, 26-1438. [39] [7546374] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (SK) [Entered: 08/10/2026 10:45 AM] |
| Filing 38 NOTICE: Attorney Liberty Roberts for Appellees Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Sheriff's Department and Ric McCorkle in 25-3305, Attorney Liberty Roberts for Appellees Ric McCorkle, Jay Davis and Henry County Commissioners in 26-1434, Attorney Liberty Roberts for Appellees Ric McCorkle, Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department and Jordan Pruett in 26-1438 will not be available for oral argument September 15 and 16; October 1; December 7 and 15.. [38] [7546283] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Roberts, Liberty) [Entered: 08/10/2026 08:02 AM] |
| Filing 36 Re-Submitted appellee brief by Liberty L. Roberts for Appellees Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams in 25-3305, Appellees Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams in 26-1434, Appellees Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle, Jordan Pruett and Joni Williams in 26-1438. [36] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7545665] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Roberts, Liberty) [Entered: 08/06/2026 09:06 AM] |
| Filing 37 Appellee's brief filed by Appellees Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams in 25-3305, Appellees Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams in 26-1434, Appellees Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle, Jordan Pruett and Joni Williams in 26-1438. Paper copies due on 08/12/2026. [37] [7545697] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (DAB) [Entered: 08/06/2026 09:51 AM] |
| Filing 35 Brief deficiency letter sent to Appellees Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams in 25-3305, Appellees Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams in 26-1434, Appellees Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle, Jordan Pruett and Joni Williams in 26-1438. [35] [7545651] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (DAB) [Entered: 08/06/2026 08:45 AM] |
| Filing 34 Submitted appellee brief by Liberty L. Roberts for Appellees Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams in 25-3305, Appellees Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Ric McCorkle and Joni Williams in 26-1434, Appellees Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle, Jordan Pruett and Joni Williams in 26-1438. [34] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7545634] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Roberts, Liberty) [Entered: 08/05/2026 07:14 PM] |
| Filing 33 Appellee's brief filed by Appellees Joseph Bergacs and Kit Crane in 26-1434, 26-1438. Paper copies due on 08/12/2026. [33] [7545593] [26-1434, 26-1438] (NHV) [Entered: 08/05/2026 04:03 PM] |
| Filing 32 NOTICE: Attorney Robert Belden for Appellees Kit Crane and Joseph Bergacs in 26-1434, 26-1438 will not be available for oral argument September 10, 2026; September 17, 2026; September 18, 2026; and September 23, 2026. [32] [7545508] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Belden, Robert) [Entered: 08/05/2026 02:02 PM] |
| Filing 31 Submitted appellee brief by attorney Robert Belden for Appellees Kit Crane and Joseph Bergacs in 26-1434, 26-1438. NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. Filed Response by Appellees Kit Crane and Joseph Bergacs in 26-1434, 26-1438 to Appellants' Opening Brief. [31][7545502] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438]--[Edited 08/05/2026 by MAN to reflect correct type of document submitted] (Belden, Robert) [Entered: 08/05/2026 01:53 PM] |
Filing 30
ORDER re: Defendants-appellees Joni Williams, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Sheriffs Office, Ric McCorkle, Jay Davis, and Jordan Pruetts motion for leave to file oversized brief. The motion is GRANTED. Appellees may file a consolidated brief which does not exceed 16,000 words. [ # 28 ] ECL [30] [7541984] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (HTP) [Entered: 07/23/2026 09:44 AM]
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| Filing 29 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Robert M. Belden for Appellees Joseph Bergacs and Kit C. Dean Crane in 26-1434, 26-1438. [29] [7541780] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] [29] [7541780] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438]--[Edited 07/22/2026 by HTP to reflect addition of counsel.] (Belden, Robert) [Entered: 07/22/2026 01:33 PM] |
| Filing 28 Motion filed by Appellees Joni Williams, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Sheriff's Department and Ric McCorkle in 25-3305, Appellees Joni Williams, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Commissioners, Ric McCorkle and Jay Davis in 26-1434, Appellees Joni Williams, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle, Jay Davis and Jordan Pruett in 26-1438 file oversized brief. [28] [7541663] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Roberts, Liberty) [Entered: 07/22/2026 10:48 AM] |
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Filing 27
ORDER re: 1. State defendants-appellees motion to correct caption. 2. State defendants-appellees unopposed motion for extension of time. 3. Joint first motion for extension of time of appellees Joni Williams, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriffs Office, Ric Mccorkle, Jay Davis, Jordanpruett & Henry County Commissioners. The motion to correct is GRANTED. The clerk has updated the docket to reflect that Kit C. Dean Crane and Joseph Bergacs are appellees in appeal nos. 26-1438 and 26-1434. The motions for extension of time are GRANTED to the extent that briefing will proceed as follows: [ # 24 ][ # 25 ] [ # 26 ] Appellees' briefs due on or before 08/05/2026 for Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle, Joni Williams, Joseph Bergacs, Kit C. Dean Crane, Jay Davis and Jordan Pruett. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 08/26/2026 for Appellants Samuel Shipley, Tyler Martz and Christopher Moore. CDH [27] [7535895] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (HTP) [Entered: 06/26/2026 03:17 PM]
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| Filing 26 Joint motion filed by Appellees Henry County Community Corrections, Joni Williams, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Sheriff's Department and Ric McCorkle in 25-3305, Appellees Henry County Community Corrections, Joni Williams, Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners and Ric McCorkle in 26-1434, Appellees Henry County Community Corrections, Joni Williams, Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle and Jordan Pruett in 26-1438 to extend time to file appellee brief. [26] [7535776] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Schneeman, Pamela) [Entered: 06/26/2026 11:30 AM] |
| Filing 25 Filed Non-Party Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time by Kit Crane and Joseph Bergacs. [7535626] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Barta, James) [Entered: 06/25/2026 03:38 PM] |
| Filing 24 Filed Non-Party State Defendants-Appellees' Motion to Correct Caption by Kit Crane and Joseph Bergacs. [7535620] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Barta, James) [Entered: 06/25/2026 03:30 PM] |
| Filing 23 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney James A. Barta for Defendants-Appellees Kit Crane and Joseph Bergacs. [23] [7535280] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438]--[Dockets in 26-1434 & 26-1438 updated 06/25/2026 by JR to add appellees and Attorney Barta.] (Barta, James) [Entered: 06/24/2026 03:48 PM] |
| Filing 22 NOTICE: Attorney Ms. Pamela G. Schneeman for Appellees Henry County Community Corrections and Joni Williams in 25-3305, Attorney Ms. Pamela G. Schneeman for Appellees Joni Williams and Henry County Community Corrections in 26-1434, Attorney Ms. Pamela G. Schneeman for Appellee Joni Williams in 26-1438 will not be available for oral argument September 17, 18 & 21, 2026; October 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2026; November 12 & 13, 2026; November 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20, 2026; December 3, 4 & 7, 2026.. [22] [7533792] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Schneeman, Pamela) [Entered: 06/18/2026 08:22 AM] |
| Filing 21 Paper copies of appellant brief filed by Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. [21] [7533502] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (NHV) [Entered: 06/17/2026 09:22 AM] |
| Filing 20 Filed Certificate of Service to Brief of Appellants and Required Short Appendix (Corrected) filed on 06/03/2026 by Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. [20] [7532279] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Little, Jonathan) [Entered: 06/11/2026 01:47 PM] |
| Filing 18 Re-Submitted appellant brief by Jessica Wegg for Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. [18] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7530551] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Wegg, Jessica) [Entered: 06/04/2026 12:55 PM] |
| Filing 19 Appellant's brief filed by Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. Paper copies due on 06/10/2026. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [19] [7530622] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (DAB) [Entered: 06/04/2026 03:02 PM] |
| Filing 17 Brief deficiency letter sent to Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438. [17] [7530415] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (DAB) [Entered: 06/04/2026 09:16 AM] |
| Filing 16 Submitted appellant brief by Jessica Wegg for Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438, Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434. [16] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7530362] [26-1438, 25-3305, 26-1434] (Wegg, Jessica) [Entered: 06/03/2026 08:10 PM] |
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Filing 15
Order issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellants' brief only to the extent that briefing will proceed as follows: [ # 14 ] Appellants' brief due on or before 06/03/2026 for Samuel Shipley, Tyler Martz and Christopher Moore. Appellees' briefs due on or before 07/06/2026 for Henry County Commissioners, Henry County Community Corrections, Henry County Sheriff's Department, Ric McCorkle, Joni Williams, Jay Davis and Jordan Pruett. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 07/27/2026 for Appellants Samuel Shipley, Tyler Martz and Christopher Moore. If necessary, the appellees may file a motion for extension of time to file their responsive briefs as the due date for filing nears. CDH [15] [7524155] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (HTP) [Entered: 05/08/2026 09:58 AM]
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| Filing 14 Motion filed by Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438 to extend time to file appellant brief. [14] [7523998] [25-3305, 26-1434, 26-1438] (Wegg, Jessica) [Entered: 05/07/2026 02:38 PM] |
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Filing 13
ORDER issued GRANTING Appellants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Oversized Brief. Appellants may file a consolidated brief which does not exceed 16,800 words. [ # 12 ] VXK [13] [7516523] [26-1434, 25-3305, 26-1438] (AD) [Entered: 04/09/2026 09:31 AM]
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| Filing 12 Motion filed by Appellant Tyler Martz in 26-1434, Appellant Samuel Shipley in 25-3305, Appellant Christopher Moore in 26-1438 for Leave to File Oversized Brief. [12] [7516321] [26-1434, 25-3305, 26-1438] (Wegg, Jessica) [Entered: 04/08/2026 12:51 PM] |
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Filing 11
ORDER re: Motion for clarification of order consolidating appeals. The motion for clarification is GRANTED. These appeals are CONSOLIDATED for purposes of briefing and disposition. Briefing will proceed as follows: 1. The appellants shall file their consolidated brief and required short appendix on or before May 20, 2026. 2. The appellees shall file their consolidated brief(s) on or before June 22, 2026. 3. The appellants shall file their reply brief, if any, on or before July 13, 2026. A review of the short records reveals that these appeals involve more than one appellee represented by different counsel. Counsel for appellees are encouraged to avoid unnecessary duplication by filing a joint brief or a joint appendix or by adopting parts of a co-appellee brief. Duplicative briefing will be stricken and may result in disciplinary sanctions against counsel. See United States v. Torres, 170 F.3d 749 (7th Cir. 1999); United States v. Ashman, 964 F.2d 596 (7th Cir. 1992). [ # 7512669-2 ] JXK [11] [7512874] [25-3305, 26-1438, 26-1434] (HTP) [Entered: 03/24/2026 01:12 PM]
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| Filing 10 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Liberty L. Roberts for Appellees Jay Davis, Henry County Commissioners and Ric McCorkle. [10] [7511702] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1434] (Roberts, Liberty) [Entered: 03/18/2026 09:52 AM] |
| Filing 9 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Jessica Wegg for Appellant Tyler Martz. [9] [7511608] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1434]--[Docket updated 03/17/2026 by JR to add Attorney Wegg.] (Wegg, Jessica) [Entered: 03/17/2026 03:01 PM] |
| Filing 8 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Annemarie Alonso for Appellant Tyler Martz. [8] [7511598] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1434]--[Docket updated 03/17/2026 by JR to add Attorney Alonso.] (Alonso, Annemarie) [Entered: 03/17/2026 02:51 PM] |
| Filing 7 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Daniel Canon for Appellant Tyler Martz. [7] [7511583] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1434] [Edited 03/17/2026 by CG to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Canon, Daniel) [Entered: 03/17/2026 02:16 PM] |
| Filing 6 Filed Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet by Appellant Tyler Martz. [6] [7511568] [26-1434] (Little, Jonathan) [Entered: 03/17/2026 01:54 PM] |
| Filing 5 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Pamela G. Schneeman for Appellees Joni Williams and Henry County Community Corrections. [5] [7509973] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1434] (Schneeman, Pamela) [Entered: 03/10/2026 01:41 PM] |
| Filing 4 Docketing Statement filed by Appellant Tyler Martz. Prior or Related proceedings: Yes. 25-3305; 26-1438 [4] [7509821] [26-1434] (Little, Jonathan) [Entered: 03/10/2026 09:04 AM] |
| Filing 3 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Jonathan Little for Appellant Tyler Martz. [3] [7509817] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1434] (Little, Jonathan) [Entered: 03/10/2026 09:00 AM] |
| Filing 2 THIS CAUSE CONSISTS OF MORE THAN 5 PARTIES FOR EITHER SIDE. The following are those parties to this cause as reflected on the District Court docket, yet are not reflected on the Appellate docket/caption for administrative purposes: APPELLEES: Henry County Sheriff's Office and Jordan Pruett. [2] [7509064] [26-1434] (HTP) [Entered: 03/05/2026 10:41 AM] |
| Filing 1 Private civil case docketed. Fee paid. Docketing Statement due for Appellant Tyler Martz by 03/10/2026. Transcript information sheet due by 03/18/2026. Appellant's brief due on or before 04/13/2026 for Tyler Martz. [1] [7509058] [26-1434] (HTP) [Entered: 03/05/2026 10:36 AM] |
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