BUTLER v. FELL et al
Plaintiff: VINCENT BUTLER, JR.
Defendant: DERK FELL, CHARLES FUNK and PINE
Case Number: 2:2025cv00523
Filed: October 22, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Presiding Judge: Matthew P Brookman
Referring Judge: M Kendra Klump
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
March 26, 2026 Filing 14 Mail Returned as undeliverable: NOT IN FACILITY re #13 Order sent to VINCENT BUTLER, JR. (TPS)
March 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Order Directing Further Proceedings - On January 9, 2026, the Court ordered the plaintiff to pay an initial partial filing fee of $129.08 by February 9, 2026. That deadline has passed, and the plaintiff has failed to do so or otherwise respond. Therefore, the plaintiff shall have through April 13, 2026, to pay the initial partial filing fee or explain why doing so is not possible. The failure to do so by this date will result in the dismissal of this action without further warning. Copy to plaintiff via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 3/12/26.(RSF)
January 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis - The plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis, dkt. #8 , is granted to the extent that the plaintiff is assessed an initial partial filing fee of $129.08. The plaintiff shall have through February 9, 2026, in which to pay this sum to the clerk of the district court. SEE ORDER. Signed by District Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 1/9/2026. Copies provided per distribution list via US Mail. (AAS)
December 22, 2025 Filing 11 RESPONSE to #9 Order Requesting Plaintiff's Custodian to Forward Six-Month Trust Account Statement in Support of #8 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. (SAM)
December 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER ON PRO SE INMATE CIVIL RIGHTS FILINGS - These general procedures apply to all non-habeas civil filings of pro se inmates and their opponents in federal, state, or county custody. The parties must carefully read and comply with this Order. The purpose of this Order is to provide guidance to the parties while also promoting the efficient management of the case. The failure to comply with this Order may result in sanctions, up to and including the dismissal of this action. (See Order.) Copy to Plaintiff via US mail. Signed by District Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 12/10/2025. (AJG)
November 24, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER REQUESTING PLAINTIFF'S CUSTODIAN TO FORWARD PLAINTIFF'S SIX-MONTH TRUST ACCOUNT STATEMENT - By filing this action, Plaintiff is obligated to prepay the $405.00 filing fee unless he is allowed to proceed in forma pauperis. He has moved to do so, (Dkt. #8 ), but has not included a copy of his trust account statement for the six-month period preceding the filing of his complaint as required by 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(2). The Court cannot resolve the pending motion without further information from Plaintiff's custodian. the Court requests Plaintiff's custodian to submit a certified copy of Plaintiff's trust account statement or institutional equivalent for the six-month period preceding the filing of this action on October 22, 2025, and to do so no later than December 22, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 11/24/2025. (See Order.) Distribution made pursuant to distribution list. (BAA)
November 20, 2025 Filing 8 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, filed by Plaintiff VINCENT BUTLER, JR. (SAM)
November 3, 2025 Filing 7 CONSENT to Jurisdiction to US Magistrate Judge by VINCENT BUTLER, JR. (BAA)
November 3, 2025 Filing 6 NOTICE of Disclosure Statement, filed by Plaintiff VINCENT BUTLER, JR (AAS)
October 27, 2025 Filing 5 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY - Your civil rights complaint has been received. You shall have through 11/26/2025 in which to correct the deficiencies as follows: You must either pay the 405.00 filing fee for this action or demonstrate that you lack the financial ability to do so by filing a motion for leave to proceed without the prepayment of the filing fee (in forma pauperis). A form motion for leave to proceed without the prepayment of the filing fee is being provided for your use. NOTE TO PRISONER - If you seek leave to proceed without prepaying the filing fee, and you are a prisoner, your motion must be accompanied by a copy of the transactions associated with your institution trust account for the 6-month period preceding the filing of this action. Copy to Plaintiff by U.S. Mail. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Form Motion IFP) (MRI)
October 22, 2025 Filing 4 NOTICE to Pro se Litigant - The following information is provided to pro se litigants to inform them about rules and procedures governing how they communicate with the Court. (JHS)
October 22, 2025 Filing 3 Notice Regarding Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (KLS) (JHS)
October 22, 2025 Filing 2 MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (JHS)
October 22, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against DERK FELL, CHARLES FUNK, PINE, filed by VINCENT BUTLER, JR. (No fee paid with this filing) (JHS)

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