Michael Heard, et al v. Faulkner County, Arkansas, et al

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Michael Heard, et al v. Faulkner County, Arkansas, et al

Plaintiff:	Michael Heard, individually and as next friend to H.H., a minor and Haven Hernandez, formerly a minor
Defendant:	Faulkner County, Arkansas, Conway School District, Jason Black, current Superintendent, Conway School District, in his official capacity, Jeff Collum, former Superintendent, Conway School District, in his individual capacity, Emerald Colvin, DHS Caseworker, in her individual capacity, Laura Howell, DHS Caseworker, in her individual capacity, Troy Braswell, Judge, in his official capacity only, Anne Tucker, FINS Officer, in her individual capacity, Diana Pearson, FINS Officer, in her individual capacity, Ashlyn Babb, Youth Villages Caseworker, in her individual capacity and Katherine Hudson, Youth Villages Caseworker, in her individual capacity (originally named as Kate Hudson)
Case Number:	26-1003
Filed:	January 2, 2026
Court:	U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Nature of Suit:	Other Civil Rights

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Date Filed	Document Text
June 11, 2026	MANDATE ISSUED. [5649978] [26-1003] (NDG) [Entered: 06/11/2026 09:57 AM]
June 4, 2026	JUDGE ORDER: The petition for rehearing en banc [ # 5640145-2 ] is denied. The petition for panel rehearing is also denied. Adp Apr 2026 [5647543] [26-1003] (NDG) [Entered: 06/04/2026 10:09 AM]
May 12, 2026	PETITION for enbanc rehearing and also for rehearing by panel filed by Appellant Michael Heard w/service 05/14/2026 by USCA8 [5640145] [26-1003] (NDG) [Entered: 05/14/2026 11:43 AM]
May 12, 2026	*LOCKED*MOTION for extension of time to file COA until 05/12/2026, Motion for en banc, filed by Party Michael Heard w/service 05/12/2026. [5639463] [26-1003]--[Edited 05/14/2026 by NDG] This document is locked as it was filed using the incorrect event and has been refiled 5/14/2026 by the clerk's office. See document ID 5640145 (MH) [Entered: 05/12/2026 07:09 PM]
May 1, 2026	JUDGMENT FILED - Appellants' motions to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis [ # 5601262-2 ] [ # 5601253-2 ] are granted. This case is summarily affirmed in accordance with Eighth Circuit Rule 47A. RAYMOND W. GRUENDER, BOBBY E. SHEPHERD and RALPH R. ERICKSON Adp Apr 2026 [5635483] [26-1003] (NDG) [Entered: 05/01/2026 01:55 PM]
April 30, 2026	CASE SUBMITTED Ad Panel Submission before Judges Raymond W. Gruender, Bobby E. Shepherd, Ralph R. Erickson in St. Louis [5635469] [26-1003] (NDG) [Entered: 05/01/2026 01:43 PM]
January 27, 2026	Originating court document filed consisting of originating court order of 01/26/2026 denying the motion for reconsideration, denying the motion to alter or amend the judgment, and to forward the in forma pauperis motions to this Eight Circuit for consideration., [5601248] [26-1003] (RDB) [Entered: 01/27/2026 08:43 AM]
January 27, 2026	MOTION for leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis (originally filed in the district court on 1/23/2026), filed by Appellant Michael Heard w/service 01/27/2026. [5601253] [26-1003] (RDB) [Entered: 01/27/2026 08:45 AM]
January 27, 2026	MOTION for leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis (originally filed in the district court on 1/23/2026), filed by Appellant Haven Hernandez w/service 01/27/2026. [5601262] [26-1003] (RDB) [Entered: 01/27/2026 08:47 AM]
January 2, 2026	Civil case docketed. [5593044] [26-1003] (RDB) [Entered: 01/02/2026 02:40 PM]
January 2, 2026	Originating court document filed consisting of notice of appeal, docket entries, Order dated 12/18/2025, Judgment dated 12/18/2025 [5593051] [26-1003] (RDB) [Entered: 01/02/2026 02:50 PM]
January 2, 2026	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. [5593052] [26-1003] (RDB) [Entered: 01/02/2026 02:50 PM]
January 2, 2026	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 the district court within 21 days of the date of this order. If appellant does not pay the fee or move for IFP status by 01/23/2026, a show cause order will be entered directing the appellant to show cause why this appeal should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. [5593056] [26-1003] (RDB) [Entered: 01/02/2026 02:52 PM]

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Plaintiff: Michael Heard, individually and as next friend to H.H., a minor
Represented By:	Michael Heard
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Plaintiff: Haven Hernandez, formerly a minor
Represented By:	Haven Hernandez
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Defendant: Faulkner County, Arkansas
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Defendant: Jason Black, current Superintendent, Conway School District, in his official capacity
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Defendant: Jeff Collum, former Superintendent, Conway School District, in his individual capacity
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