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Case TitleROBERTS v. OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2019cv01306
Date Filed2019-05-03
Date Closed2020-05-13
JudgeJudge Carl J. Nichols
PlaintiffVERNON ROBERTS
DefendantOFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS of the United States Department of Justice
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2002-07-3110RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS served on 7/26/2019. (tth) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
2019-05-03Initiating Pleading & IFP Application Received on 05/03/2019. A copy of the docket sheet has been mailed to the address of record for the pro se party. (zsb) (Entered: 05/07/2019)
2019-05-031COMPLAINT against OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS filed by VERNON ROBERTS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(zsb) (Entered: 05/07/2019)
2019-05-032MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by VERNON ROBERTS (zsb) (Entered: 05/07/2019)
2019-05-173ORDER directing an initial partial filing fee in the amount of $0 from Prison Account of VERNON ROBERTS and granting MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (see order for full details). Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 05/16//2019. (zsb) (Entered: 05/22/2019)
2019-05-17Case Assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. (zsb) (Entered: 05/22/2019)
2019-05-234SUMMONS (3) Issued as to OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (zmc) (Entered: 05/24/2019)
2019-06-105MOTION for Reconsideration re 3 Order Directing Prisoner Payment, by VERNON ROBERTS. (tth) (Entered: 06/13/2019)
2019-06-106RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/29/2019. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 6/28/2019.) RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 5/29/2019. (tth) (Entered: 06/13/2019)
2019-06-26Case directly reassigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. Judge Rudolph Contreras is no longer assigned to the case. (rj) (Entered: 06/26/2019)
2019-06-287MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS (Seabrook, April) (Entered: 06/28/2019)
2019-07-02MINUTE ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the time for Defendant to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint is hereby extended up to and including 7/29/2019. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 7/02/2019. (zad) (Entered: 07/02/2019)
2019-07-308ANSWER to 1 Complaint by OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS.(Seabrook, April) (Entered: 07/30/2019)
2019-07-309CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS re 8 Answer to Complaint . (Seabrook, April) (Entered: 07/30/2019)
2019-08-14MINUTE ORDER. Before the Court in this Freedom of Information Act case are a Complaint and an Answer. The requirements of Local Civil Rule 16.3 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) appear to be inapplicable. It is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall confer and file a Joint Status Report on or before September 16, 2019. The Joint Status Report shall address: (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion for stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force , 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); and (5) whether the parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on August 14, 2019. (lccjn1) (Entered: 08/14/2019)
2019-08-15Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/16/2019. (mac) (Entered: 08/15/2019)
2019-09-1611STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS. (Seabrook, April) (Entered: 09/16/2019)
2019-09-1812CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS re 11 Status Report . (Seabrook, April) (Entered: 09/18/2019)
2019-09-19MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of Defendant's 11 Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant submit a Status Report by October 16, 2019. Plaintiff is invited to submit a letter to the Court if he disputes the contents of Defendant's 11 Status Report or if he has additional information for the Court to consider. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this order to Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on September 19, 2019. (lccjn2) (Entered: 09/19/2019)
2019-10-22MINUTE ORDER. The court's order of September 19, 2019 directed Defendant to file a Status Report by October 16, 2019. Defendant has not complied with that order. Defendant is hereby ORDERED to SHOW CAUSE for its failure to comply with the Court's order. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 22, 2019. (lccjn2) (Entered: 10/22/2019)
2019-10-2313RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order, filed by OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS. (Seabrook, April) (Entered: 10/23/2019)
2019-10-2314STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS. (Seabrook, April) (Entered: 10/23/2019)
2019-10-25MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of Defendant's 14 Status Report, it is hereby ordered that Defendant shall submit a Status report by December 5, 2019. Plaintiff may file a letter with the Court with objections or additional information. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this order to Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 25, 2019. (lccjn2) (Entered: 10/25/2019)
2019-10-25Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant Status Report due by 12/5/2019 (mac) (Entered: 10/25/2019)
2019-12-0515STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS. (Seabrook, April) (Entered: 12/05/2019)
2019-12-0916ORDER. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to mail a copy of the Order to Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 9, 2019. (lccjn2) (Entered: 12/09/2019)
2019-12-09Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Plaintiff's Letter due by 2/5/2020. (zcdw) (Entered: 12/11/2019)
2020-03-11MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of Plaintiff's 5 Motion for Reconsideration, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is DENIED as moot. The Clerk served process on Defendant before Plaintiff filed his Motion. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on March 11, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 03/11/2020)
2020-03-1917NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Patrick Schaefer on behalf of OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 03/19/2020)
2020-05-1318ORDER dismissing case for failure to prosecute. LCvR 83.23. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Order to Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on May 13, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 05/13/2020)
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