Garnica v. Donna Police Department et al
Plaintiff: Serafin Garnica, Jr.
Defendant: Donna Police Department, State of Texas and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Detention Center
Case Number: 7:2026cv00369
Filed: August 12, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: J Scott Hacker
Referring Judge: John GE Marck
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 12, 2026 Filing 3 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (kll7)
August 12, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Serafin Garnica, Jr, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/2/2026. (kll7)
August 12, 2026 Filing 1 Prisoner Civil Rights COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405) filed by Serafin Garnica, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (kll7)
August 12, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge J. Scott Hacker randomly selected to receive referrals. This case will be automatically referred to the randomly selected magistrate judge under the governing Special Order or divisional procedures. (kll7)

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