Dickens v. Riley et al
Plaintiff: Jake M. Dickens
Defendant: Officer R. Riley, 2nd Arresting Officer and Tarrant County Transport Officer
Case Number: 4:2026cv00246
Filed: March 5, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Pet/Other: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER: After review, the Court GRANTS the #2 application and ORDERS the following: Plaintiff will be required to pay the full filing fee of $350 under the Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PRLA). When adequate funds exist in Plaintiffs inmate trust account, the agency having custody of Plaintiff shall pay the $350 in monthly installments. Plaintiff's recent #8 motion for an extension of time to file a certificate of inmate trust account is DENIED as moot and unnecessary. Clerk to mail this order to the attention of the Inmate Trust Fund Department at the facility where the inmate resides. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 3/25/2026) (jnp)
March 25, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:9. Wed Mar 25 11:37:51 CDT 2026 (crt)
March 24, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION for 30-Day Extension and Certificate of Inmate Trust Account filed by Jake M. Dickens (jnp)
March 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: Plaintiff filed a one-sentence motion asking the Court to appoint him counsel in this new prisoner civil-rights action. After review, the Court DENIES the #6 motion without prejudice as premature. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 3/23/2026) (jnp)
March 23, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:7. Mon Mar 23 15:46:29 CDT 2026 (crt)
March 20, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Jake M. Dickens (jnp)
March 11, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5. Wed Mar 11 12:16:15 CDT 2026 (crt)
March 10, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY AND ORDER: Jake M. Dickens must address the following deficiency: Plaintiff did not file a certified copy of his inmate trust fund account statement, which is required. 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 30 days. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 3/10/2026) (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Inmate Trust Account) (jnp)
March 6, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:3, 4. Fri Mar 6 12:20:44 CST 2026 (crt)
March 5, 2026 Filing 4 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (jnp)
March 5, 2026 Filing 3 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.) File to: appropriate staff attorney. 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. 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. (jnp)
March 5, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jake M. Dickens (jnp)
March 5, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against 2nd Arresting Officer, R. Riley, Tarrant County Transport Officer filed by Jake M. Dickens. 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. (jnp)
March 5, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:3, 4. Thu Mar 5 13:57:15 CST 2026 (crt)

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