Magnus v. Washington Department of Corrections, et al.
Plaintiff: SZETH ASLAN MAGNUS, State of Washington, Ex. Rel, Relator
Defendant: WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, CHERYL STRANGE, Secretary, LISA FLYNN, Fmr. Director of Corr. Svs., LORNE SPOONER, Director of Corr. Svs., ZILVINAS JAKSTAS, Religious Specialist and FRED IVEY, Lead Chaplain
Case Number: 25-5697
Filed: September 9, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prisoner-Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER FILED. Appellant has not paid $605 to the district court and filed proof of payment with this court, as ordered by this court on January 29, 2026. This appeal is therefore dismissed. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. This order becomes the mandate of the court in 21 days. [Entered: 03/02/2026 03:50 PM]
March 2, 2026 Filing 12 RESPONSE to Order - Call for Response to Filing (DE 10) filed by Appellant Szeth Aslan Magnus. [Entered: 03/02/2026 02:37 PM]
January 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER FILED. Barry G. SILVERMAN, Holly A. THOMAS The motion (Docket Entry No. 7) to proceed in forma pauperis is denied because appellant has not filed a financial affidavit showing financial eligibility. Within 21 days, appellant must pay $605 to the district court and file proof of payment with this court. If appellant does not do so, this appeal will be dismissed. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. The opening brief is due March 2, 2026. The answering brief is due April 1, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the answering brief is served. [Entered: 01/29/2026 12:01 PM]
November 13, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER FILED. Appellants notice of financial hardship (Docket Entry No. 7) appears to seek leave to proceed in forma pauperis for this appeal, but does not include a financial affidavit. Within 21 days, appellant must submit a completed Form 4. If appellant does not do so, the motion to proceed in forma pauperis may be denied. Briefing is stayed. The clerk will serve Form 4 on appellant. [Entered: 11/13/2025 10:20 AM]
November 7, 2025 Filing 9 MOTION for Judicial Notice filed by Appellant Szeth Aslan Magnus. [Entered: 11/10/2025 01:50 PM]
November 7, 2025 Filing 8 MOTION for Judicial Notice filed by Appellant Szeth Aslan Magnus. [Entered: 11/10/2025 01:43 PM]
November 7, 2025 Filing 7 MOTION for Judicial Notice filed by Appellant Szeth Aslan Magnus. [Entered: 11/10/2025 01:37 PM]
October 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 5) for an extension of time to file the opening brief and respond to the October 3, 2025 order is granted. On or before November 3, 2025, appellant must pay $605 to the district court and file proof of payment in this court or file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis. When a motion to proceed in forma pauperis is filed, the briefing schedule is stayed. See 9th Cir. R. 27-11(a)(4). The opening brief is due November 3, 2025. The answering brief is due December 3, 2025. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the answering brief is served. [Entered: 10/10/2025 10:19 AM]
October 7, 2025 Filing 5 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Appellant Szeth Aslan Magnus. [Entered: 10/08/2025 02:52 PM]
October 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER FILED. . Response to Fee Order due (Appellant) 10/31/2025 [Entered: 10/03/2025 02:56 PM]
September 10, 2025 Filing 3 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Washington Department of Corrections, Appellee Cheryl Strange, Appellee Lisa Flynn, Appellee Lorne Spooner, Appellee Zilvinas Jakstas, Appellee Fred Ivey. [Entered: 09/10/2025 08:34 AM]
September 9, 2025 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Opening Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellant) 10/20/2025, Appeal Answering Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellee) 11/18/2025. For appeal no. 25-5697, 4:24-cv-05157-SAB. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [Entered: 09/09/2025 10:58 AM]
September 9, 2025 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 4:24-cv-05157-SAB has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 25-5697 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 09/09/2025 10:53 AM]

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Plaintiff: SZETH ASLAN MAGNUS, State of Washington, Ex. Rel, Relator
Represented By: Szeth Aslan Magnus
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Defendant: WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Represented By: Michelle M. Young
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Defendant: CHERYL STRANGE, Secretary
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Defendant: LISA FLYNN, Fmr. Director of Corr. Svs.
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Defendant: LORNE SPOONER, Director of Corr. Svs.
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Defendant: ZILVINAS JAKSTAS, Religious Specialist
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Defendant: FRED IVEY, Lead Chaplain
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