STEPHENS v. FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL et al
Plaintiff: JOSHUA STEPHENS
Defendant: FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL and POKINESK
Case Number: 4:2023cv00395
Filed: September 7, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: MARTIN A FITZPATRICK
Referring Judge: ALLEN C WINSOR
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER - No further action will be taken on Plaintiff's affidavit of indigency, ECF No. #9 , because it does not comply with 28 U.S.C. 1915. The Clerk of Court shall forward to Plaintiff another application packet for requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis and a 1983 civil rights complaint form along with this Order. Plaintiff has until 11/20/2023, to either: (1) file a motion requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis, supported by a resident account statement for the 6-month period of time preceding the initiation of this case, or (2) pay the full amount of the filing fee ($402.00 if paid in full). Plaintiff has until 11/20/2023, to file a proper complaint on the form used in this Court. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's compliance with this Order, or no later than 11/20/2023. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 11/1/2023. (baf) Documents send by mail per order instructions.
October 31, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #9 AFFIDAVIT of Indigency. (baf)
October 30, 2023 Filing 9 AFFIDAVIT of Indigency by JOSHUA STEPHENS. (baf)
October 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER - Plaintiff's in forma pauperis motion, ECF No. #7 , is DENIED without prejudice because it does not comply with 28 U.S.C. 1915. The Clerk of Court shall forward to Plaintiff another application packet for requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis and a 1983 civil rights complaint form along with this Order. Plaintiff has until 11/20/2023, to either: (1) file a motion requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis, supported by a resident account statement for the 6-month period of time preceding the initiation of this case, or (2) pay the full amount of the filing fee ($402.00 if paid in full). Plaintiff has until 11/20/2023, to file a proper complaint on the form used in this Court. Ruling remains DEFERRED on Plaintiff's motion for appointment of counsel, ECF No. #4 . The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's compliance with this Order, or no later than November 20, 2023. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 10/24/2023. (baf) (Documents sent through mail.)
October 23, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #7 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf)
October 20, 2023 Filing 7 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by JOSHUA STEPHENS. (baf)
October 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER - Plaintiff's in forma pauperis motion, ECF No. #5 , is DENIED without prejudice because it does not comply with 28 U.S.C. 1915. The Clerk of Court shall forward to Plaintiff another application packet for requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis and a 1983 civil rights complaint form along with this Order. Ruling is DEFERRED on Plaintiff's motion for the appointment of counsel, ECF No. #4 . The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's compliance with this Order, or no later than November 20, 2023. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 10/18/2023. (baf) ( Fee due by 11/20/2023., Notify Chambers on 11/20/2023.) Forms sent as ordered.
October 17, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by JOSHUA STEPHENS. (baf) (Three copies received per Pensacola Office.)
October 17, 2023 Filing 4 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by JOSHUA STEPHENS. (baf) (Three copies received per Pensacola Office.)
October 17, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, #4 MOTION to Appoint Counsel. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf)
September 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER - The Clerk of Court shall forward to Plaintiff an application packet for requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis and a 1983 civil rights complaint form along with this Order. Plaintiff has until October 23, 2023, to either: (1) file a motion requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis, supported by a resident account statement for the 6-month period of time preceding the initiation of this case, or (2) pay the full amount of the filing fee ($402.00 if paid in full). Plaintiff has until October 23, 2023, to file a proper complaint on the form used in this Court. The complaint must be legible and Plaintiff must clarify the basis for his detention at the Florida State Hospital. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's compliance with this Order, or no later than October 23, 2023. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 9/20/2023. (baf) (Forms have been sent.) Modified on 9/22/2023 (baf). Modified on 9/22/2023 (baf).
September 20, 2023 Set Deadlines/Hearings Amended Pleadings due by 10/23/2023. Fee due by 10/23/2023. (baf)
September 11, 2023 Filing 2 Notice to Pro Se (rcb)
September 11, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL, POKINESK, filed by JOSHUA STEPHENS. (rcb)**NO SERVICE COPY/FILING FEE RECEIVED**
September 11, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #1 Complaint. (rcb)

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