Sheppard v. Foster et al
Petitioner: Melonie Lynn Sheppard
Respondent: Sheryl Foster and Nevada Attorney General
Unknown: Catherine Cortez-Masto
Case Number: 3:2014cv00059
Filed: January 28, 2014
Court: US District Court for the District of Nevada
Office: Reno Office
Presiding Judge: Valerie P. Cooke
Presiding Judge: Miranda M. Du
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
Jury Demanded By: None

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June 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER that petitioner's motion to reopen the case ECF No. 47 is granted. The Clerk directed to reopen the case.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that petitioners motion to voluntarily dismiss the petition ECF No. 48 is granted. This federal habeas petition is dismissed with prejudice. Clerk directed to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 06/21/2017. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW)
April 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER granting ECF No. 41 Motion to Lift Stay for the Limited Purpose of Filing Supplement to first Amended Petition; Petitioner is granted leave of court to add to her habeas corpus petition in this action the claims set forth in her S upplement to First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ECF No. 42 ; the claims will be considered added to the habeas corpus petition in this action; in all other respects, the stay of this action will remain in effect. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 04/25/2017. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW)
March 1, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER granting 34 Motion for Stay (see order for details); granting nunc pro tunc 33 and 37 Motions to Extend Time; directing Clerk to administratively close this action. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 3/1/2016. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KR)
July 8, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 25 Motion to Dismiss as outlined in attached order. Petitioner shall file notice/motion re unexhausted grounds within 30 days (please see attached for further deadlines). Hard copy of additiona l state court record exhibits shall be forwarded to staff attorneys in Reno. Motion for partial dismissal 29 is granted and motion to extend time 27 is granted nunc pro tunc . Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 7/8/15. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JC)
August 13, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER FPD appointed as counsel for petitioner, with Megan C. Hoffman, Esq., appearing. Respondents shall file response to amended petition within 60 days (see attached for details). Petitioner shall have 30 days from service of response to file reply or opposition. Hard copy of any exhibits filed by counsel shall be delivered - for this case - to the Clerk's Office in Reno. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 8/13/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JC)
August 5, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER denying 8 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Payment of filing fees due within 30 days. Petitioner's counsel shall provide petitioner two copies of this order. Petitioner shall make arrangements to have one copy attached to filing fee. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 8/5/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JC)
January 30, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER denying without prejudice 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Filing fee or properly completed IFP application due within 30 days. Clerk shall file petition. Clerk shall file motion to file excess pag es 1 -4. Motion is granted. Clerk shall file motion for appointment of counsel. Motion is granted (please see attached for details/deadlines). FPD provisionally appointed. Clerk shall add AG's Office as counsel for respondents. Respondent s' counsel shall enter notice of appearance within 21 days, but no further response shall be required until further order. Clerk shall distribute copy of order in accordance with attached (completed 1/30/14). Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 1/30/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JC)
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Respondent: Sheryl Foster
Represented By: Jared M Frost
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Respondent: Nevada Attorney General
Represented By: Jared M Frost
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Unknown: Catherine Cortez-Masto
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Petitioner: Melonie Lynn Sheppard
Represented By: Rene Valladares
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