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Judge Meredith orders responses to petition and reply deadlines in civil case

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Case Summary

District Judge S. Chad Meredith issued an order directing the clerk to send the petition and order to relevant parties and set deadlines for responses and replies in an unidentified civil case. The order was entered on April 16, 2026.

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ORDER: 1) Clerk is directed to send a copy of the Petition and this Order to Marc Fields, Jailer, and to the US Attorney's Office via email. 2) Within 14 days, US Attorney's Office and Marc Fields are directed to file a

Order · May 12, 2026

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Key Issues

  • Court order
  • Response deadlines
  • Petition procedure
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ORDER: 1) Clerk is directed to send a copy of the Petition and this Order to Marc Fields, Jailer, and to the US

Order · May 12, 2026

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S. Chad Meredith

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The newest docket activity we have is a order dated May 12, 2026.

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The Story So Far

Updated 1 day, 15 hours ago

The court issued an order on April 16, 2026, directing the clerk to send a copy of the petition and the order to Marc Fields, the jailer, and the United States Attorney's Office. The order requires both the jailer and the U.S. Attorney's Office to file a response within 14 days.

After the respondents file their responses, the petitioner may submit a reply within 14 days. The case remains active under the supervision of District Judge S. Chad Meredith.

The docket number and filing date are not publicly available. The order marks the initial procedural step in this litigation, setting the timeline for the government and jailer to respond to the petition. The nature of the petition itself is not disclosed in the order or docket entries.

The court’s instructions ensure that the respondents have a clear deadline to address the petition’s claims, and the petitioner has an opportunity to reply. This exchange will shape the next phase of the case and inform any subsequent rulings by Judge Meredith.

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ORDER: 1) Clerk is directed to send a copy of the Petition and this Order to Marc Fields, Jailer, and to the US Attorney's Office via email. 2) Within 14 days, US Attorney's Office and Marc Fields are directed to file a response. 3) Once Respondents file their response(s), the Petitioner may file a reply within 14 days. Signed by District Judge S. Chad Meredith on 4/16/2026.(TJG)cc: COR, Marc Fields w/ Petition via US Mail, US Atty w/ Petition via email (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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Order May 12, 2026

ORDER: 1) Clerk is directed to send a copy of the Petition and this Order to Marc Fields, Jailer, and to the US Attorney's Office via email. 2) Within 14 days, US Attorney's Office and Marc Fields are directed to file a response. 3) Once Respondents file their response(s), the Petitioner may file a reply within 14

The court issued an order.

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