CHAVEZ v. SHERIFF WARDEN FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR OF WALTON COUNTY JAIL et al
Petitioner: SANDY RICARDO CHAVEZ
Respondent: SHERIFF WARDEN FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR OF WALTON COUNTY JAIL, FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ERO, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT and US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Case Number: 3:2026cv04519
Filed: July 2, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: MARTIN A FITZPATRICK
Referring Judge: T KENT WETHERELL
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 4, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #16 Mail Returned. (sjb)
July 31, 2026 Filing 16 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Re: #11 ORDER. RTS/NTF Not here. No forwarding address. (sjb)
July 29, 2026 Set Deadline- Notify Chambers / Amended Pleadings due by 8/27/2026. (rcb)
July 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER RE: #9 . The Clerk of Court shall send this Order to Sandy Ricardo Chavezat 1000 Empire Avenue, Alford, FL 32420, along with the two prior Orders, ECF Nos. #8 and #11 . Petitioner has until August 27, 2026, to file an amended petition, either signed by Petitioner or Petitioner must be represented by counsel. Ruling is DEFERRED on the motion to transfer venue, ECF No. #9 , because it is not signed by the Petitioner. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon the filing of an amended petition or no later than August 27, 2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 7/29/2026. (rcb)** #15 FORWARDED AS DIRECTED**
July 28, 2026 Filing 14 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to DANIEL STEVEN GONZALEZ Re: #8 ORDER. ( RTS/UTF NOT HERE. No forwarding address. Clerk checked website and could not locate petitioner.) (alb)
July 28, 2026 Filing 13 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. ( RTS/UTF NOT HERE. No forwarding address. Clerk checked website and could NOT locate petitioner.) Mail sent to DANIEL STEVEN GONZALEZ Re: #6 ORDER DISMISSING CASE. (alb)
July 28, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #13 & #14 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. (alb)
July 28, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #12 Mail Returned. (sjb)
July 27, 2026 Filing 12 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Re: #6 Order, #2 Notice to Pro Se ( RTS/UTF NOT HERE. No forwarding address. Clerk checked website and couldnt locate petitioner) (Attachments: #1 Mail return) (sjb)
July 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER - Petitioner has until 8/7/2026, to file an amended petition which is signed by Petitioner. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Petitioner's compliance with this Order or no later than 8/7/2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 7/17/26. (sjb)
July 15, 2026 Filing 10 Verified Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241, Filed by Spouse as Next Friend and Request for Immediate Release, or Alternatively for an Order to Show Cause and Prompt Individualized Custody Hearing, filed by Sandy Ricardo Chavez as next of friend of Steven Gonzalez. (Attachments: #1 Supplement) (alb)
July 15, 2026 Filing 9 Petitioner's Notice of filing and Motion to Transfer Venue to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida Jacksonville Division, by SANDY RICARDO CHAVEZ. (alb)
July 15, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #9 Petitioner's Notice of filing and Motion to Transfer Venue to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida Jacksonville Division, #10 Verified Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241, Filed by Spouse as Next Friend and Request for Immediate Release, or Alternatively for an Order to Show Cause and Prompt Individualized Custody Hearing, filed by Sandy Ricardo Chavez as next of friend of Steven Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement). Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (alb)
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER. The dismissal order (Doc. #6 ) is VACATED, and the Clerk shall re-open this case. The Clerk shall send Petitioner a blank 2241 habeas form for him to file an amended petition under this case number. Petitioner has 21 days from the date of this Order to file an amended petition curing the deficiencies identified in the dismissal order. If an amended petition is filed, the Clerk shall refer it to the magistrate judge for further proceedings under Local Rule 72.2(B). If an amended petition is not filed, the Clerk shall re-close this case. Signed by JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II on 07/14/2026. (alb) Modified on 7/14/2026 order and form mailed. (alb).
July 14, 2026 Set Deadlines/Hearings re #8 Order. Amended Petition due by 8/4/2026. (alb)
July 13, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II notified that action is needed Re: 7 Filing Fee Received (sjb)
July 9, 2026 Filing 7 Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 400007485. Fee status updated to paid. (sjb)
July 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 VACATED per #8 Order. ORDER DISMISSING CASE. This case is DISMISSED without prejudice for failure to comply with Local Rule 5.3 and because it was filed by non-lawyer on behalf of the real party in interest. The Clerk shall close the case file. Signed by JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II on 07/07/2026. (alb) Modified on 7/14/2026 (alb).
July 7, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #3 Notice of Appearance, 5 Notice (Other), #4 Notice of Appearance,. (sjb)
July 6, 2026 Filing 4 AMENDED NOTICE of Appearance by LENNARD B REGISTER, III on behalf of FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, SHERIFF WARDEN FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR OF WALTON COUNTY JAIL, US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ERO (REGISTER, LENNARD) Modified on 7/7/2026 (sjb).
July 6, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by LENNARD B REGISTER, III on behalf of FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, SHERIFF WARDEN FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR OF WALTON COUNTY JAIL, US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ERO (REGISTER, LENNARD)
July 2, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE by SANDY RICARDO CHAVEZ re #1 One Service Copy of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus including exhibits received in the Pensacola Division and forwarded by UPS Interoffice Mail to Tallahassee week of 7/6/2026 by this Deputy Clerk. (mah)
July 2, 2026 Filing 2 Notice to Pro Se (sjb)
July 2, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by SANDY RICARDO CHAVEZ. (sjb)(No service copies provided. No fee. No ifp.)
July 2, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (sjb)

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