Crenshaw v. Dallas County Sheriff
Petitioner: Damon Crenshaw
Respondent: Dallas County Sheriff
Case Number: 3:2026cv01033
Filed: March 27, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Pet/Habeas Corpus: General
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Order and Notice of Deficiency: Damon Crenshaw must address the following deficiency: Although Petitioner filed an amended petition for writ of habeas corpus on the appropriate form, he did not pay the $5.00 filing fee or file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis. Failure to comply with this order may lead to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to FRCvP 41(b). Deadline to cure the deficiency is 6/12/2026. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 5/13/2026) (Attachments: #1 IFP) (cea)
May 13, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:7. Wed May 13 14:57:52 CDT 2026 (crt)
April 28, 2026 Filing 6 AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Damon Crenshaw. 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. (axm)
April 20, 2026 Filing 5 AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Damon Crenshaw. 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. (axm)
April 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Order and Notice of Deficiency: Petitioner is ORDERED to (1) complete and return the enclosed form for actions filed under 28 U.S.C. 2241, and (2) to pay the $5.00 filing fee or submit an application to proceed in forma pauperis with the required certificate of inmate trust account, by no later than 5/7/2026. Petitioner's failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of this case for want of prosecution. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 4/7/2026) (Attachments: #1 IFP Form, #2 2241 Form, #3 2241 Form 2) (cfk)
April 7, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4. Tue Apr 7 15:02:28 CDT 2026 (crt)
April 2, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:1, 2. Thu Apr 2 12:14:53 CDT 2026 (crt)
March 27, 2026 Filing 3 COMPLAINT against Dallas County Jail filed by Damon Crenshaw. 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. (cfk)
March 27, 2026 Filing 2 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (cfk)
March 27, 2026 Filing 1 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. Initiating documents received by mail. 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 (Judge Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (cfk)

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