Plemmons v. TDCJ John Middleton Unit et al
Plaintiff: Dennis Wayne Plemmons
Defendant: TDCJ John Middleton Unit, Chimdi Akwitti, FNU McCain, FNU Layland and Texas Dept. of Crim. Justice
Case Number: 1:2023cv00212
Filed: October 30, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: James Wesley Hendrix
Referring Judge: John R Parker
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Pet/Other: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 18, 2023 Filing 12 Administrative Record consisting of TDCJ Authenticated Records received and forwarded to JRP chambers. (amg)
December 15, 2023 Filing 11 Prisoner Consent by Dennis Wayne Plemmons to Trial by Magistrate Judge. (amg)
November 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction. If Plaintiff wishes to consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge, Plaintiff must sign and date the consent form and return it to the United States District Clerk, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, within thirty (30) days from the receipt of this notice. The clerk shall mail this notice and the attached consent form to Plaintiff. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge John R. Parker on 11/17/2023) (amg)
November 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER FOR AUTHENTICATED RECORDS. It is ORDERED that the officials listed in this Order shall provide the Court with authenticated and verified copies of any and all records pertaining to the specific allegations in Plaintiff's Complaint, including any relevant videos or other surveillance video. The Clerk of Court is directed to provide the above officials with a copy of Plaintiff's Complaint, Dkt. No. 1, and the Transfer Order, Dkt. No. 8, along with this Order. An authorized custodian of the records of the respective entity must execute the attached Certification of Business Records (Certification) and attach the executed Certification to the records provided to the Court. The records and executed Certification must be provided to the Court on or before December 22, 2023. **Clerk's Note: #1 Complaint and #8 Transfer Order mailed under cover of this Order to the officials listed. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge John R. Parker on 11/17/2023) (amg)
November 17, 2023 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No: 9, 10. mailed to Dennis Wayne Plemmons at TDCJ Lindsey State Jail on Fri Nov 17 14:12:41 CST 2023 (crt)
November 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER TRANSFERRING THE CASE TO THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE. After an initial review under28 U.S.C. 1915, the Court is of the opinion that this case should be transferred to the docket of the Honorable John R. Parker, United States Magistrate Judge, for further proceedings. This case will now be numbered Civil Action No. 1:23-CV-00212-BU. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge John R. Parker on 11/6/2023) (skf)
November 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER. Plaintiff's request for appointment of counsel is denied without prejudice to Plaintiff's right to request appointment of counsel after the Court has completed screening of his case or should there be a material change of circumstances. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 11/6/2023) (skf)
November 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 PLRA FILING FEE ORDER. The Court orders the following: (1) Plaintiff is granted leave to proceed informa pauperis under 28 U.S.C. 1915. (2) Plaintiff will not be assessed an initial partial filing fee because he lacks the requisite funds in his prison account to pay an initial fee; however, plaintiff will be required to pay the full filing fee of $350.00 under the PLRA. (3) Plaintiff must pay the $350.00 in monthly installments as provided in 28 U.S.C. 1915(b)(2). **Clerk's Note: TDCJ Inmate Accounting Office electronically notified of this Order. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 11/6/2023) (skf)
November 6, 2023 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6,7,8. mailed to Dennis Wayne Plemmons at TDCJ Lindsey State Jail on Mon Nov 6 10:49:16 CST 2023 (crt)
October 30, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Dennis Wayne Plemmons. (skf)
October 30, 2023 Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis with certificate of trust account filed by Dennis Wayne Plemmons. (skf)
October 30, 2023 Filing 3 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (skf)
October 30, 2023 Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (skf)
October 30, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Dennis Wayne Plemmons. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. **File stamped copy returned to Plaintiff. (skf)
October 30, 2023 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:3,2. mailed to Dennis Wayne Plemmons at TDCJ Lindsey State Jail on Mon Oct 30 16:01:57 CDT 2023 (crt)

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