Melvin Cox v. Christopher Jefferson, et al
Plaintiff: Melvin Cox
Defendant: Christopher Jefferson, Drug Task Force, Jonesboro Police Department, Bailey, Drug Task Force, Jonesboro Police Department and Vamhouten, Officer, Jonesboro Police Department
Case Number: 25-2299
Filed: June 30, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 8, 2025 MANDATE ISSUED. [5565625] [25-2299] (BNW) [Entered: 10/08/2025 08:25 AM]
September 16, 2025 JUDGMENT FILED - The motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis has been considered and is granted [ # 5542425-2 ]. The judgment of the district court is summarily affirmed in accordance with Eighth Circuit Rule 47A. The full $605 appellate and docketing fees are assessed against the appellant. Appellant will be permitted to pay the fee by installment method contained in 28 U.S.C. sec. 1915(b)(2). The court remands the calculation of the installments and the collection of the fees to the district court. DUANE BENTON, BOBBY E. SHEPHERD and L. STEVEN GRASZ Adp Sep 2025 [5558371] [25-2299] (BNW) [Entered: 09/16/2025 12:26 PM]
September 15, 2025 CASE SUBMITTED Ad Panel Submission before Judges Duane Benton, Bobby E. Shepherd, L. Steven Grasz in St. Louis [5558366] [25-2299] (BNW) [Entered: 09/16/2025 12:05 PM]
July 29, 2025 MOTION for leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis w/attached affidavit, filed by Party Melvin Cox, w/service 07/29/2025. [5542425] [25-2299] (CJO) [Entered: 07/29/2025 11:37 AM]
June 30, 2025 Prisoner case docketed. [5532300] [25-2299] (CJO) [Entered: 06/30/2025 02:44 PM]
June 30, 2025 Originating court document filed consisting of notice of appeal, docket entries, Order 06/09/2025, and Judgment 06/09/2025. [5532319] [25-2299] (CJO) [Entered: 06/30/2025 03:06 PM]
June 30, 2025 CLERK ORDER: The $605 appellate filing and docketing fee has not been paid and is due. Appellant is directed to either pay the fee in the district court or file a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis in this court within 28 days of the date of this order. If appellant does not pay the fee or move for IFP status by 07/28/2025, this appeal may be dismissed for failure to prosecute without further notice. [5532324] [25-2299] (CJO) [Entered: 06/30/2025 03:09 PM]
June 30, 2025 CLERK ORDER: If the original file of the United States District Court is available for review in electronic format, the court will rely on the electronic version of the record in its review. The appendices required by Eighth Circuit Rule 30A shall not be required. In accordance with Eighth Circuit Local Rule 30A(a)(2), the Clerk of the United States District Court is requested to forward to this Court forthwith any portions of the original record which are not available in an electronic format through PACER, including any documents maintained in paper format or filed under seal, exhibits, administrative records and state court files. These documents should be submitted within 10 days. [5532326] [25-2299] (CJO) [Entered: 06/30/2025 03:12 PM]
June 30, 2025 Originating court document filed consisting of originating court order denying motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis. [5532331] [25-2299] (CJO) [Entered: 06/30/2025 03:16 PM]

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