WATKINS v. PRETORIUS et al
| GREG A. WATKINS, II |
| GRISWALD |
| 2:2025cv00544 |
| October 30, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana |
| Mark J Dinsmore |
| James Patrick Hanlon |
| Prisoner: Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| None |
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| Filing 31 Documents to be Sent via Electronic Notice - re #29 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, #30 NOTICE of Lawsuit & Waiver Issued by Clerk, #1 Complaint Electronic Notice to IDOC. (AAS) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE of Lawsuit & Waiver Issued by Clerk to UNIT CUSTODY OFFICER GRISWALD. (AAS) |
Filing 29
ORDER SCREENING COMPLAINT, DENYING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, AND DIRECTING FURTHER PROCEEDINGS #17 The clerk is directed to terminate Tricia Pretorius, D. Foster, and M. Hilliard as defendants on the docket. Mr. Watkins's motion for preliminary injunction is DENIED. Dkt. #17 . The clerk is directed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(c)(3) to issue process to defendant Officer Griswald in the manner specified by Rule 4(d). Process shall consist of the complaint filed on October 30, 2025, dkt. #1 , applicable forms (Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons and Waiver of Service of Summons), and this Order.The clerk is directed to serve the Indiana Department of Correction employee electronically.Nothing in this Order prohibits the filing of a proper motion pursuant to Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. SEE ORDER. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 4/24/2026. Copy to Plaintiff via US Mail. (AAS)
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| Filing 28 RECEIPT #20401 for partial filing fee in the amount of $46.00, paid by GREG WATKINS. (DJH) |
| Filing 27 RECEIPT #20401 for partial filing fee in the amount of $55.77, paid by GREG WATKINS. (DJH) |
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Filing 26
ORDER - This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff's request that the Clerk issue summonses to the Defendants in this case. [Dkt. #25 .] The request is DENIED because the Defendants cannot be served until after the Court has screened Plaintiff's Complaint, which has not yet occurred. Plaintiff also inquires about the status of his pending Motion for Expedited Preliminary Injunction, [Dkt. #17 ]. That motion remains pending before the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore on 3/27/2026. Copy mailed to Plaintiff. (BAA)
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| Filing 25 MOTION for Summons & Copies, filed by Plaintiff GREG A. WATKINS, II. (Attachments: #1 PROPOSED SUMMONS)(SAM) |
| Filing 24 Correspondence REQUESTING COPY of Case Docket Sheet, filed by GREG A. WATKINS, II. Copy/Copies provided via US Mail. (Attachments: #1 Public Docket Sheet) (SAM) |
| Filing 23 RESPONSE re #20 Order Directing Further Proceedings, filed by Plaintiff GREG A. WATKINS, II. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(SAM) |
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Filing 22
ORDER - This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff's Request for Subpoena Duces Tecum. #15 The motion is DENIED AS PREMATURE, inasmuch as the Court has not yet screened Plaintiff's Complaint in this case. Discovery does not begin until after the case has been screened and the Court has entered a scheduling order. Copy sent to Plaintiff via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore on 2/24/2026. (JRB)
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Filing 21
ORDER Directing Prisoner Payment - Plaintiff's custodian is directed to withhold sums from the inmate trust account of GREG A. WATKINS, II, 296350, and to forward such sums to the Clerk of this Court. As of the issuance of this Order, the balance of the filing fee still due in this case is $325.60. A copy of this Order shall be sent to plaintiff and to plaintiff's custodian. (SEE ORDER.) Copy sent to plaintiff via US mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore on 2/19/2026.(TPS)
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Filing 20
Order Directing Further Proceedings - On December 15, 2025, the Court ordered the plaintiff to pay an initial partial filing fee of Nineteen Dollars and Twenty-Four Cents ($19.24) by January 16, 2026. That deadline has passed, and the plaintiff has failed to do so or otherwise respond. Therefore, the plaintiff shall have through March 17, 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 Mark J. Dinsmore on 02/17/2026. (AJG)
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| Filing 19 RECEIPT #362 for partial filing fee in the amount of $24.40, paid by GREG A. WATKINS, II. (KAA) |
| Filing 18 MEMORANDUM in Support of #17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Plaintiff GREG A. WATKINS, II. (SAM) |
| Filing 17 MOTION for Expedited Preliminary Injunction, filed by Plaintiff GREG A. WATKINS, II. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(SAM) |
| Filing 16 AFFIDAVIT in Support of #15 MOTION for Subpoena Duces Tecum, filed by Plaintiff GREG A. WATKINS, II. (JRB) |
| Filing 15 MOTION for Subpoena Duces Tecum, filed by Plaintiff GREG A. WATKINS, II. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(JRB) |
| Filing 14 Submission of Exhibits, filed by Plaintiff GREG A. WATKINS, II. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(JRB) |
| Filing 13 Correspondence REQUESTING COPY of Case Docket Sheet, filed by GREG A. WATKINS, II. Copy/Copies provided via US Mail. (Attachments: #1 Docket Sheet) (JRB) |
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Filing 12
ORDER ON MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS - #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED to the extent that the plaintiff is assessed an initial partial filing fee of $19.24. The plaintiff shall have through January 16, 2026, in which to pay this sum to the clerk of the district court. See Order for details. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 12/15/2025 (Copy mailed to Plaintiff). (LBT)
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| Filing 11 Submission of Trust Account Statement in Support of #2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, filed by Plaintiff GREG A. WATKINS, II. (SAM) |
| Filing 10 RESPONSE re #9 Notice of Deficiency, filed by Plaintiff GREG A. WATKINS, II. (SAM) Modified on 12/4/2025 to edit file date (SAM). |
| Filing 9 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY - Your civil rights complaint has been received. You shall have through December 12, 2025, in which to correct the deficiencies as follows: Your motion to proceed in forma pauperis cannot be ruled on because you have not submitted a copy of the transaction history associated with your institution trust account for the 6-month period preceding the filing of this action. Copy to plaintiff by U.S. Mail. (MEH) |
| Filing 8 Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement by GREG A. WATKINS, II. (JSR) |
| Filing 7 CONSENT to Jurisdiction to US Magistrate Judge by GREG A. WATKINS, II. (JSR) |
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Filing 6
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.) Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 11/7/2025. Copy sent to Plaintiff via US Mail. (CCG)
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| Filing 5 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. (JSR) |
| Filing 4 Notice Regarding Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (KLS) (JSR) |
| Filing 3 MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (JSR) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, filed by Plaintiff GREG A. WATKINS, II. (JSR) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against D. FOSTER, GRISWALD, M. HILLIARD, TRICIA PRETORIUS, filed by GREG A. WATKINS, II. (No fee paid with this filing) (JSR) |
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