Reeves v. The Department of Children Youth and Families
Plaintiff: Christine Marie Reeves
Defendant: The Department of Children Youth and Families
Case Number: 1:2020cv00987
Filed: August 26, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of New York
Office: Albany Office
Presiding Judge: Brenda K Sannes
Referring Judge: Daniel J Stewart
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
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October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER adopting #9 Report and Recommendations. Plaintiff's Complaint is dismissed without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, and without leave to amend as to any claim seeking custody of her minor child; Plaintiff is granted leave to replead any claim she may be intending to assert in this action that is not seeking custody of her minor child. Plaintiff may file an amended complaint within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order; if Plaintiff does not file an amended complaint within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, or request an extension of time to do so, the Clerk is directed to close this case without further Order of the Court. Plaintiff's Emergency Motion (Dkt. No. #2 ) is denied as moot. Signed by Judge Brenda K. Sannes on 10/5/2020. (Copy served on pltf via regular and certified mail)(rjb, )
September 10, 2020 Filing 10 RETURN RECEIPT received as to #9 REPORT-RECOMMENDATION and ORDER served on Christine Marie Reeves. (dpk)
September 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 REPORT-RECOMMENDATION and ORDER. It is hereby RECOMMENDED, that Plaintiff's Complaint be DISMISSED with prejudice as to all claims seeking custody of her minor child, but that Plaintiff be granted leave to replead any additional claim she may be intending to assert in this action; and it is further RECOMMENDED, that Plaintiffs Emergency Motion be DENIED as moot; and it is ORDERED, that the Clerk of the Court serve a copy of this Report-Recommendation and Order upon the parties to this action. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1), the parties have fourteen (14) days within which to file written objections to the foregoing report. Such objections shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court. FAILURE TO OBJECT TO THIS REPORT WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS WILL PRECLUDE APPELLATE REVIEW. Roldan v. Racette, 984 F.2d 85, 89 (2d Cir. 1993) (citing Small v. Secy of Health and Human Servs., 892 F.2d 15 (2d Cir. 1989)); see also 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1); FED. R. CIV. P. 72 & 6(a). Objections to R&R due by 9/18/2020. Case Review Deadline 9/21/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 9/4/2020. (Copy served via regular and certified) (dpk)
August 26, 2020 Filing 8 Case transferred in from District of New York Western; Case Number 6:20-cv-06617. electronically transferred when case opened
August 21, 2020 Filing 7 DECISION AND ORDER granting #5 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and transferring this case to the Northern District of New York. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr. on 8/21/2020. This Order and NEF were mailed to pro se Plaintiff at the address on file. -CLERK TO FOLLOW UP-The Clerk of Court is directed to transfer this case to the Northern District of New York. [Transferred from New York Western on 8/26/2020.]
August 20, 2020 Filing 6 Sealed Exhibits. (Attachments: #1 Continuation of Exhibits) (BK) [Transferred from New York Western on 8/26/2020.]
August 20, 2020 Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Christine Marie Reeves. (BK) [Transferred from New York Western on 8/26/2020.]
August 20, 2020 A copy of #4 Order along with a blank form motion to proceed in forma pauperis were given to Plaintiffs friend at the counter as the Plaintiff did not have photo ID to enter the building and did not list a complete address on her complaint. (BK) [Transferred from New York Western on 8/26/2020.]
August 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER denying #3 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. ORDERED that if Plaintiff wishes to reopen this action, she shall so notify this Court, in writing, no later than thirty days from the date of this Order. This writing must include either (1) a properly supported motion to proceed in forma pauperis, or (2) the $350.00 filing fee and the $50.00 administrative fee ($400.00 total). Upon Plaintiff's submission of either (1) a motion to proceed in forma pauperis, or (2) the $400.00 filing and administrative fees, the Clerk of Court shall reopen this case. The Clerk of Court is directed to (1) administratively terminate this action; and (2) send to Plaintiff a blank form motion to proceed in forma pauperis with supporting affidavit. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr. on 08/19/2020. (SFR) A copy of this Order and NEF have been mailed to the pro se Plaintiff. -CLERK TO FOLLOW UP- [Transferred from New York Western on 8/26/2020.]
August 18, 2020 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Christine Marie Reeves. (BK) [Transferred from New York Western on 8/26/2020.]
August 18, 2020 Filing 2 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief by Christine Marie Reeves. (BK) [Transferred from New York Western on 8/26/2020.]
August 18, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against The Department of Children Youth and Families, filed by Christine Marie Reeves. (BK) [Transferred from New York Western on 8/26/2020.]
August 18, 2020 Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge: A United States Magistrate of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form (AO-85) is available for download at #http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms. (BK) [Transferred from New York Western on 8/26/2020.]
August 18, 2020 The Privacy notice, Consent to Proceed before a Magistrate Judge, Pro Se Assistance Program Information, Civil Case Timeline and ADR Notification have been given to the Plaintiff at case opening. (BK) [Transferred from New York Western on 8/26/2020.]
August 18, 2020 AUTOMATIC REFERRAL to Mediation The ADR Plan is available for download at #http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/alternative-dispute-resolution. (BK) [Transferred from New York Western on 8/26/2020.]

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