ARCE v. STATE OF FLORIDA et al
Petitioner: ARMANDO ARCE
Respondent: STATE OF FLORIDA, OKALOOSA COUNTY'S JUDICIAL CORRECTION SERVICES LLC and ANGELA GILBERT
Case Number: 3:2026cv00472
Filed: January 23, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: HOPE T CANNON
Referring Judge: MARK E WALKER
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 13, 2026 Filing 43 **SUPPLEMENT PREPARED IN ERROR** Supplemental Record on Appeal transmitted to US Court of Appeals RE: #24 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal RE: #42 (rcb) Modified on 7/14/2026 (rcb).
July 10, 2026 Filing 42 MOTION to Dismiss without prejudice by ANGELA GILBERT. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 7/24/2026). (Attachments: #1 Appendix Exhibits 1-15) (HARRIS, VIRGINIA)
July 10, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: #42 MOTION TO DISMISS WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Referred to HOPE T CANNON. (rcb)
July 2, 2026 Filing 40 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Angela Gilbert at 1455 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, Florida 32536 Re: #35 Order. (jfj)
June 25, 2026 Filing 41 MANDATE of USCA #26-11446 as to #24 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by ARMANDO ARCE. Motion to voluntarily dismiss appeal filed by Appellant Armando Arce, Sr. is GRANTED by clerk [10768406-2]. Pursuant to FRAP 42 and 11th Cir. R. 42-1(a), the above referenced appeal was duly entered dismissed on this date. 30 Day Exhibit Return Deadline After Appeal Mandate set for 7/27/2026. (rcb)
June 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER of USCA #26-11446 as to #24 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by ARMANDO ARCE.The motion to reinstate filed by the Appellant is hereby GRANTED. The parties have 14 days after the date of this order to file a notice with the Clerk specifying which motions mooted by the dismissal of this appeal, if any, are to be renewed. The time for filing a response to any renewed motion runs from the date the opposing partys notice is docketed. Parties seeking to renew a motion after the 14-day renewal period expires will be required to refile the motion. (rcb)
June 16, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: #38 Notice of Appearance. (jfj)
June 15, 2026 Filing 38 NOTICE of Appearance by VIRGINIA CHESTER HARRIS on behalf of ANGELA GILBERT (HARRIS, VIRGINIA)
June 12, 2026 Set Deadline re #35 ORDER - Reply due by 7/27/2026. (jfj)
June 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Order. The clerk shall furnish a copy of the amended petition (Doc. #5 ) and this Order to Respondent and to the Attorney General of the State of Florida. The copy of the amended petition and this Order shall be sent to Respondent Angela Gilbert at (1) 10 Industrial Street NW, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548; and (2) 1455 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, Florida 32536. Within thirty (30) days from the date this Order, Respondent shall file a response as directed by this Order. Petitioner shall file a reply within fourteen (14) days of service of the Respondents response. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON on 06/12/26. (Response due by 7/13/2026.) (Copies mailed as directed. FL AG notified via CM-ECF) (jfj)
June 10, 2026 Filing 37 NOTICE of USCA Mandate re: Petition for Writ of Mandamus. ORDER: Pursuant to the 11th Cir. R. 42-1(b), this appeal is DISMISSED for want of prosecution because the appellant Armando Arce, Sr. failed to pay the filing and docketing fees to the district court, or alternatively, file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis in this court and failed to comply with the rules on Certificates of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statements within the time fixed by the rules. USCA No. 26-11794-A. (jfj)
June 10, 2026 Filing 36 NOTICE of USCA mandate re: Petition for Writ of Prohibition. ORDER: Pursuant to the 11th Cir. R. 42-1(b), this appeal is DISMISSED for want of prosecution because the appellant Armando Arce, Sr. failed to pay the filing and docketing fees to the district court, or alternatively, file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis in this court and failed to comply with the rules on Certificates of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statements within the time fixed by the rules. USCA No. 26-11792-A. (jfj)
June 5, 2026 Filing 34 NOTICE of Compliance with the Court's May 22, 2026 Order (Doc. #30 ) by ARMANDO ARCE. (2 service copies of the #5 Amended Petition received.) (jfj)
June 5, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: #34 NOTICE of Compliance (2 service copies of the #5 Amended Petition received.) (jfj)
June 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER DENYING #32 LEAVE TO APPEAL IN FORMA PAUPERIS. Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal, ECF No. #32 , is DENIED. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 6/1/2026. (rcb)
June 1, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE MARK E WALKER notified that action is needed Re: #32 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on Appeal. (jfj)
June 1, 2026 Motion No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge Hope T Cannon: #32 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. (jfj)
May 29, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: #32 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on Appeal. Referred to HOPE T CANNON. (jfj)
May 28, 2026 Filing 32 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on Appeal by ARMANDO ARCE. (jfj)
May 22, 2026 Filing 31 USCA NO ACTION/DEFICIENCY NOTICE #26-11794 re: #24 NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to #22 . (rcb)
May 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER. Within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order, Arce shall provide to the Court two (2) identical service copies of his amended petition, or payment in the amount of $.50 per page ($6.00 total) to the clerk for the cost of two copies. Arce shall update his address with the Court upon any changes within seven (7) days of the change by filing a notice of change of address. Arce's failure to timely comply with any part of this order may result in a recommendation that this case be dismissed for failure to prosecute and comply with an order of the Court. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON on 05/22/26. (Two Service Copies due by 6/5/2026.) (jfj).
May 21, 2026 Filing 29 MANDATE of USCA #26-11446-A as to #24 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by ARMANDO ARCE.Pursuant to the 11th Cir. R. 42-1(b), this appeal is DISMISSED for want of prosecution because the appellant Armando Arce, Sr. failed to pay the filing and docketing fees to the district court, or alternatively, file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis in district court within the time fixed by the rules. 30 Day Exhibit Return Deadline After Appeal Mandate set for 6/22/2026. (rcb)
May 13, 2026 Filing 28 Pursuant to F.R.A.P. 11(c), #26-11446 the Clerk of the District Court for the Northern District of Florida certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal RE: #24 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. The entire record on appeal is available electronically. (rcb)
April 28, 2026 Filing 27 USCA PROCEDURAL LETTER re: #24 NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL by ARMANDO ARCE. HABEAS APPEAL DOCKETED. Fee Status: Fee Not Paid. USCA Appeal # 26-11446-A. (jfj)
April 28, 2026 Set Deadlines re #24 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. Clerk to check status of Appeal on 6/27/2026. Certificate of Readiness (FRAP 11) due by 5/12/2026. (rcb)
April 28, 2026 Filing 26 Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re #24 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. (djb)
April 28, 2026 Filing 25 Appeal Instructions re: #24 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal : The Transcript Request Form is available on the Internet at https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/form/eleventh-circuit-transcript-information-form **PLEASE NOTE** Separate forms must be filed for each court reporter in both the district court and the appeals court. Transcript Order Form due by 5/12/2026. (djb)
April 27, 2026 Filing 24 NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to #22 Order on Motion for Reconsideration, #23 Order, #20 Order, by ARMANDO ARCE. (djb)
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER. Within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, Arce shall provide to the Court two (2) identical service copies of his amended petition (Doc. #5 ), or payment in the amount of $.50 per page ($6.00) to the clerk for the cost of two copies. Arce shall update his address with the Court upon any changes within seven (7) days of the change by filing a notice of change of address. Arce's failure to timely comply with any part of this order may result in a recommendation that this case be dismissed for failure to prosecute and comply with an order of the Court. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON on 04/20/26. (Deadline to submit service copies/payment for copies- by 5/20/2026.) (jfj)
April 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER DENYING #21 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION. Petitioner should file an amended request based on any change in circumstances with the Magistrate Judge in the first instance. Accordingly, the motion for reconsideration, ECF No. #21 , is DENIED. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 4/15/2026. (rcb)
April 15, 2026 Filing 21 MOTION for Reconsideration of #20 Order Rejecting Appeal of Non-Final Order by ARMANDO ARCE. (Attachments: #1 Attachments) (jfj)
April 15, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE MARK E WALKER notified that action is needed Re: #21 MOTION for Reconsideration of #20 Order Rejecting Appeal of Non-Final Order. (jfj)
April 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER REJECTING APPEAL OF NON-FINAL ORDER RE: #16 . After considering Petitioner's objections, this Court concludes that the Magistrate Judge's order is not clearly erroneous or contrary to law, therefore Petitioners appeal of the non-final order, ECF No. #16 , is REJECTED. This case is referred back to the Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 4/9/2026. (rcb)
April 9, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: #20 ORDER REJECTING APPEAL OF NON-FINAL ORDER. (rcb)
April 8, 2026 Filing 19 Objections to #16 Magistrate Judge's Order Denying Amended Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis by ARMANDO ARCE. (jfj)
April 8, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE MARK E WALKER notified that action is needed Re: #19 Objections to #16 Magistrate Judge's Order Denying Amended Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. (jfj)
April 3, 2026 Filing 18 Petitioner's Notice of Compliance Under Protest with Preservation of Objection for Appellate Review, by ARMANDO ARCE re #16 Order. (alb)
April 3, 2026 Filing 17 Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 3000023333. Fee status updated to paid. (alb)
April 3, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: #18 Petitioner's Notice of Compliance Under Protest with Preservation of Objection for Appellate Review, by ARMANDO ARCE. (alb)
April 3, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: 17 Filing Fee Received. (alb)
March 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER. The Amended Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Doc. #15 ) is DENIED. Arce shall have seven (7) days from the date of this order to pay the filing fee. Arce's failure to comply with this order shall result in a recommendation of dismissal without further notice. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON on 03/30/26. (Filing Fee due by 4/6/2026.) (jfj)
March 25, 2026 Filing 15 Amended MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by ARMANDO ARCE. (jfj)
March 25, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: #15 Amended MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Referred to HOPE T CANNON. (jfj)
March 24, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: #8 , #12 Order. Filing Fee due by 3/18/2026. (Fee not received.) (jfj)
March 17, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: #14 ORDER DENYING #13 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION. (rcb)
March 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER DENYING #13 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION. Accordingly, Petitioner's motion for reconsideration, ECF No. #13 , is DENIED. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 3/11/2026. (rcb)
March 11, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE MARK E WALKER notified that action is needed Re: #13 MOTION for Reconsideration of #11 Order Denying Appeal of Magistrate Judge's Non-Final Order and Objection to Improper Referral of Disqualification Motion. (jfj)
March 10, 2026 Filing 13 MOTION for Reconsideration of #11 Order Denying Appeal of Magistrate Judge's Non-Final Order and Objection to Improper Referral of Disqualification Motion by ARMANDO ARCE. (jfj)
March 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER. The Motion to Disqualify Magistrate Judge Hope Thai Cannon Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 455(a) and 455(b)(1) (Doc. #10 ) is DENIED. Arce's payment of the $5 filing fee remains due by March 18, 2026, as directed by the Court's February 25, 2026, Order (Doc. #8 ). Arce shall update his address with the Court upon any changes within seven (7) days of the change by filing a notice of change of address. Arce's failure to timely comply with this order may result in a recommendation that this case be dismissed for failure to prosecute and comply with an order of the Court. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON on 03/02/26. (jfj)
February 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER REJECTING APPEAL OF NON-FINAL ORDER RE: #9 . After considering Petitioners objections, this Court concludes that the Magistrate Judge's order is not clearly erroneous or contrary to law, therefore Petitioner's appeal of the non-final order, ECF No. #9 , is DENIED. This case, and the pending motion to disqualify Magistrate Judge Cannon, ECF No. #10 , is referred back to the Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 2/27/2026. (rcb)
February 27, 2026 Filing 10 Petitioner's Motion to Disqualify Magistrate Judge Hope Thai Cannon Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 455(a) and 455(b)(1), by ARMANDO ARCE. (alb)
February 27, 2026 Filing 9 Petitioner's Objections to Magistrate Judge's Order Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1) and Fed.R.Civ.P.72, by ARMANDO ARCE re #8 Order. (alb)
February 27, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: #10 Petitioner's Motion to Disqualify Magistrate Judge Hope Thai Cannon Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 455(a) and 455(b)(1), #11 ORDER REJECTING APPEAL OF NON-FINAL ORDER. Referred to HOPE T CANNON. (rcb)
February 27, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE MARK E WALKER notified that action is needed Re: #10 MOTION to Disqualify Judge, #9 Petitioner's Objections to Magistrate Judge's Order Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1) and Fed.R.Civ.P.72, by ARMANDO ARCE. (alb)
February 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER. The Motion for Accommodation and Notice of Constitutional Concerns Regarding Access to Courts for Pro Se Litigants (Doc. #7 ) is GRANTED only to the extent that the Court will accept and consider the Amended Petition (Doc. #5 ) and the Complete Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (Doc. #6 ) but DENIED in all other respects. The Application to Proceed in forma pauperis and motion for ancillary relief (Doc. #6 ) are DENIED. Arce must pay the $5 filing fee within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order. Arce shall update his address with the Court upon any changes within seven (7) days of the change by filing a notice of change of address. Arce's failure to timely comply with this order may result in a recommendation that this case be dismissed for failure to prosecute and comply with an order of the Court. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON on 02/25/26. (Filing Fee due by 3/18/2026.) (jfj)
February 11, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: #5 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, #6 Complete Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Pursuant to 28 USC 1915(a) with Supporting Affidavit of Financial Status and Motion for Ancillary Relief MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, #7 MOTION for Accommodation and Notice of Constitutional Concerns Regarding Access to Courts for Pro Se Litigants. Referred to HOPE T CANNON. (jfj)
February 10, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION for Accommodation and Notice of Constitutional Concerns Regarding Access to Courts for Pro Se Litigants by ARMANDO ARCE. (jfj)
February 10, 2026 Filing 6 Complete Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Pursuant to 28 USC 1915(a) with Supporting Affidavit of Financial Status and Motion for Ancillary Relief by ARMANDO ARCE. (jfj)
February 10, 2026 Filing 5 AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by ARMANDO ARCE. (against Respondent Angela Gilbert) (jfj)
January 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER denying #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The clerk shall forward to Arce a form for filing an amended 2254 petition and a form application to proceed in forma pauperis for a non-prisoner. This case number shall be written on the forms. Within fourteen (14) days from the date of this order, Arce shall submit payment in the amount of $5.00 or file a complete application to proceed in forma pauperis. (IFP/Fee due by 2/13/2026., Amended petition due by 2/13/2026.) Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON on 1/30/2026. (jcw)(Forms sent as ordered.)
January 26, 2026 Filing 3 Notice to Pro Se Litigant. (jfj)
January 26, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON notified that action is needed Re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, #2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Referred to HOPE T CANNON. (jfj)
January 23, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by ARMANDO ARCE. (jfj)
January 23, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by ARMANDO ARCE. (Attachments: #1 attachments) (No service copies received. IFP motion received.) (jfj)

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