Wood v. La Plata County Detention Facility et al
| John William Wood, Jr |
| la plata county detention facility, Jacob Harris and Randell Clark |
| 1:2025cv03315 |
| October 20, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado |
| Scott T Varholak |
| Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. not a defendant) |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Both |
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| Filing 49 LETTER to Contest the Defendants Motion for Qualified Immunity by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (sphil, ) |
Filing 48
MINUTE ORDER This matter is before the Court on #47 Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent Form (the "Form"). The Form notes that Defendants have consented to magistrate judge jurisdiction over this matter, but is not signed by Plaintiff. Thus, the Court will not seek an order of reference at this time. See D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c)(6) (requiring the consent of "all parties" before an order of reference may be entered). On or before 4/23/2026, the parties are directed to jointly file the properly completed consent form or a status report on the status of the consent issue. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 4/9/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (stvlc6, )
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| Filing 47 CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Defendants Randell Clark, Jacob Harris, La Plata County Detention Facility All parties consent.. (Goldfarb, David) |
| Filing 46 MINUTE ENTRY for Motion Hearing held on 4/1/2026 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak: Granting #33 Motion to Stay; Consent Form due by 4/8/2026. FTR: A402. (msmot, ) |
| Filing 45 REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FOR DEFENDANTS by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (echa, ) Modified on 3/25/2026 to edit docket text pursuant to STV Chambers (ccuen, ). |
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Filing 44
ORDER granting #43 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Abbey Nicole Derechin terminated as counsel of record in this case. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 3/23/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, )
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| Filing 43 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Defendants Randell Clark, Jacob Harris, La Plata County Detention Facility. (Derechin, Abbey) |
| Filing 42 REPLY to Response to #33 MOTION to Stay filed by Defendants Randell Clark, Jacob Harris, La Plata County Detention Facility. (Derechin, Abbey) |
| Filing 41 REPLY to Response to #30 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Under F.R.C.P. Rule 12(c) filed by Defendants Randell Clark, Jacob Harris, La Plata County Detention Facility. (Derechin, Abbey) |
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Filing 40
MINUTE ORDER This matter is before the Court on #39 Letter. The Court has coordinated with Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility (CTCF) to arrange Plaintiff's appearance at the Motion Hearing scheduled for April 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM. If any changes occur, the Court will promptly notify the parties and the facility. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 3/12/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (stvlc6, )
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| Filing 39 LETTER re: Motions Hearing by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (echa, ) |
| Filing 38 LETTER re #33 MOTION to Stay by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr (echa, ) |
| Filing 37 LETTER Re: Defendant's Motion for Dismissal by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (echa, ) |
| Filing 36 Proposed Scheduling Order by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (sphil, ) |
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Filing 35
MINUTE ORDER This matter is before the Court on #33 Motion to Stay. The Court sets the following expedited briefing schedule: Plaintiff shall respond to the Motion or before 3/10/2026. Defendants may then reply on or before 3/17/2026. The Court sets a Motion Hearing for 4/1/2026 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom A 402 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. The Scheduling Conference and related deadlines are VACATED pending a ruling on the #33 Motion to Stay. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 2/24/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (stvlc6, )
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| Filing 34 LETTER by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (echa, ) |
| Filing 33 MOTION to Stay by Defendants Randell Clark, Jacob Harris, La Plata County Detention Facility. (Derechin, Abbey) |
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Filing 32
ORDER This matter is before the Court on #31 Motion. The Motion is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. It is GRANTED to the extent Plaintiff seeks information regarding how to draft the proposed scheduling order. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to mail a copy of the instructions for the preparation of the proposed scheduling order and the template proposed scheduling order form to Plaintiff. The Motion is GRANTED to the extent is seeks copies of Plaintiff's pleadings. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to mail Plaintiff a copy of the #1 Complaint, the #13 Amended Complaint, and the docket sheet in this case along with a copy of this Order. To the extent Plaintiff seeks appointment of counsel, the motion is DENIED without prejudice, as appointment of counsel remains premature at this stage. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 2/17/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, )
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| Filing 31 MOTION for Order to by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(ggill, ) |
| Filing 30 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Under F.R.C.P. Rule 12(c) by Defendants Randell Clark, Jacob Harris, La Plata County Detention Facility. (Derechin, Abbey) |
| Filing 29 ANSWER to #13 Amended Complaint by Randell Clark, Jacob Harris, La Plata County Detention Facility.(Derechin, Abbey) |
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Filing 28
ORDER granting #27 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond. The Court extends the deadline for Defendants to respond to the Amended Complaint to 2/9/2026. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 1/29/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, )
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| Filing 27 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re #13 Amended Complaint by Defendants Randell Clark, Jacob Harris, La Plata County Detention Facility. (Goldfarb, David) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by David James Goldfarb on behalf of All Defendants Attorney David James Goldfarb added to party Randell Clark(pty:dft), Attorney David James Goldfarb added to party Jacob Harris(pty:dft), Attorney David James Goldfarb added to party La Plata County Detention Facility(pty:dft) (Goldfarb, David) |
| ***Set/Reset Deadlines: Randell Clark answer due 2/2/2026; Jacob Harris answer due 2/2/2026; La Plata County Detention Facility answer due 2/2/2026. (sphil, ) |
| Filing 25 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Randell Clark Jacob Harris La Plata County Detention Facility, by John William Wood, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Return Proof of Service - Lt. Jacob Harris, #2 Return Proof of Service - Sgt. Randell Clark)(sphil, ) Modified on 1/15/2026 to remove answer deadlines. (sphil, ). |
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Filing 24
ORDER granting #23 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond. For good cause shown, the Court extends the deadline for Defendants to respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint to 2/2/2026. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 1/13/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, )
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| Filing 23 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re #13 Amended Complaint by Defendants Randell Clark, Jacob Harris, La Plata County Detention Facility. (Derechin, Abbey) |
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Filing 22
ORDER SETTING DEADLINE FOR FILING ELECTION CONCERNING CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO MAGISTRATE JURISDICTION FORM AND SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 2 January 2026. Consent Form due by 2/17/2026. Proposed Scheduling Order due 2/24/2026. Scheduling Conference set for 3/3/2026 10:30 AM in Courtroom A 402 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. (cmadr, )
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| Filing 21 PAYMENT RECEIVED in the amount of $ 66.00; Receipt Number 116467; Initial Payment. (jrobe, ) |
| Filing 20 CERTIFICATE of Service, by Clerk of Court re #13 Amended Prisoner Complaint for Service of Process. (Attachments: #1 USMS Service Form - La Plata, #2 USMS Service Form - Lt. Harris, #3 USMS Service Form - Sgt. Clark) (sphil, ) |
| Filing 19 Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (jrobe, ) |
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Filing 18
ORDER DRAWING CASE. It is ORDERED that this case shall be drawn to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff's Letter (ECF No. #16 ), filed on December 10, 2025, in which he asks the Court to order the La Plata County Detention Facility to provide him with free copies of the kites and grievances he filed while an inmate at thefacility, is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as premature. By Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 12/11/2025. Case randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 25-cv-03315-STV. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. (jrobe, )
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Filing 17
ORDER Granting Leave to Proceed Under 28 U.S.C. 1915. ORDERED that the Prisoner's Motion and Affidavit for Leave to Proceed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915 (ECF No. #14 ) is GRANTED. Plaintiff's custodian shall continue to disbursemonthly payments from Plaintiff's prison account until full payment of the filing fee has been paid to the Court, even after disposition of the case and regardless of whether relief is granted or denied. The United States Marshals Service shall serve process on any remaining defendant(s) for whom personal service is required if the case is later drawn to a district judge or a magistrate judge under D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(c). The Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form) (ECF No. #2 ) is DENIED as filed on the incorrect form. Plaintiff's Letter (ECF No. #12 ), filed on December 4, 2025, requesting a 30-day extension of time to comply with the Order Directing Plaintiff to Cure Deficiencies (ECF No. #4 ) is DENIED as moot. The Court granted Plaintiff an extension of time in a December 12, 2025 minute order (ECF No. #11 ). By Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 12/10/2025. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. [Copy sent to [email protected]. as ordered]. (amona, )
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| Filing 16 LETTER Request by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (agryan) |
| Filing 15 Proposed Subpoena by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr (jrobe, ) |
| Filing 14 Prisoner's Motion and Affidavit for Leave to Proceed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915. by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (jrobe, ) |
| Filing 13 AMENDED PRISONER COMPLAINT filed by John William Wood, Jr.(jrobe, ) |
| Filing 12 LETTER Requesting a 30 Day Extension by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (agryan) |
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Filing 11
MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 12/04/2025. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. (jrobe, )
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| Filing 10 Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: #6 MOTION Addressed to John William Wood, Jr.. (amona,) |
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Filing 9
MINUTE ORDER Plaintiff's November 10, 2025 Letter (ECF No. #6 ) requesting an extension of time to comply with the October 21, 2025 Order Directing Plaintiff to Cure Deficiencies (ECF No. #4 ), is GRANTED as follows: Plaintiff shall cure the filing deficiencies, as directed in the October 21, Order within 30 days from the date of this minute order. By Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 11/12/2025. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record.(jrobe, )
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| Filing 8 Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: #5 Notice of Change of Address/Contact Information Addressed to John William Wood Jr.. (agryan) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Change of Address by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr (agryan) |
| Filing 6 MOTION for Extension of Time and Notice of Change of Address by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (agryan) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (jrobe, ) |
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Filing 4
ORDER Directing Plaintiff to Cure Deficiencies by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 10/21/2025. ORDERED that Plaintiff shall cure the deficiencies designated above within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order. Any papers filed in response to this order must be labeled with the civil action number identified on this order. (Per Order, requested documents were mailed to requested party) For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. (ggill, )
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| Filing 3 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (eluce, ) |
| Filing 2 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs. by Plaintiff John William Wood, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(eluce, ) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS against Randell Clark, Jacob Harris, la plata county detention facility, filed by John William Wood, Jr.(eluce, ) |
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