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Case TitleHAND v. FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2020cv03692
Date Filed2020-12-14
Date Closed2021-09-10
JudgeJudge Timothy J. Kelly
PlaintiffJEHU HAND
Case DescriptionJehu Hand, who had been convicted of stock fraud, submitted a FOIA request to the Bureau of Prisons for records concerning his incarceration, among other topics. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Hand filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantFEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS
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2020-12-14Initiating Pleading & IFP Application Received on 12/14/2020. A copy of the docket sheet has been mailed to the address of record for the pro se party. (adh, ) (Entered: 12/17/2020)
2020-12-141COMPLAINT against FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS filed by JEHU HAND.(adh, ) (Entered: 12/17/2020)
2020-12-142MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by JEHU HAND (Attachment: # 1 Declaration)(adh, ) (Entered: 12/17/2020)
2020-12-173PRO SE ORDER directing within 30 days of this Order, unless an extension of time is granted, plaintiff to provide a six month trust fund prisoner account statement and failure to comply will result in dismissal of case. Plaintiff shall provide the requested information specific within this order. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/17/2020. (adh, ) (Entered: 12/17/2020)
2020-12-284NOTICE of Change of Address by JEHU HAND (zsb) (Entered: 12/31/2020)
2021-01-115NOTICE of Change of Address by JEHU HAND (adh, ) (Entered: 01/26/2021)
2021-02-117NOTICE of Change of Address by JEHU HAND (adh, ) (Entered: 02/11/2021)
2021-03-058MOTION to approve plaintiffs motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and clerk to issue summons. by JEHU HAND. (adh, ) (Entered: 03/09/2021)
2021-03-119ORDER directing an initial partial filing fee in the amount of $31.86 from Prison Account of JEHU HAND 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 Amit P. Mehta on 3/10/2021. (adh, ) (Entered: 03/11/2021)
2021-03-11Case Assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly. (adh, ) (Entered: 03/11/2021)
2021-03-1110SUMMONS (3) Issued as to FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General, sent to U.S. Marshall Service (adh, ) (Entered: 03/11/2021)
2021-03-1211STANDING ORDER. See order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 3/12/21. (lctjk2) (Entered: 03/12/2021)
2021-03-2412RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 3/15/2021. (ztth) (Entered: 03/25/2021)
2021-03-2913RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/29/2021. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/28/2021. (ztth) (Entered: 03/30/2021)
2021-03-3014Summons Returned Unexecuted as to FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (ztth) (ztth). (Entered: 03/30/2021)
2021-04-2115ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD by JEHU HAND. (ztth) (Entered: 04/26/2021)
2021-04-2317NEW Request For Pro Se Electronic Noticing by JEHU HAND (ztth) (Entered: 04/28/2021)
2021-04-2716NOTICE of Appearance by Brenda A. Gonzalez-Horowitz on behalf of FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS (Gonzalez-Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 04/27/2021)
2021-04-2818ANSWER to 1 Complaint by FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS.(Gonzalez-Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 04/28/2021)
2021-04-30MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by May 30, 2021. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 4/30/21. (lctjk2) (Entered: 04/30/2021)
2021-04-30Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule due by 5/30/2021. (zkh) (Entered: 04/30/2021)
2021-05-2819Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Gonzalez-Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 05/28/2021)
2021-06-07MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 19 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report, including, if necessary, a proposed briefing schedule, no later than July 6, 2021. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 6/7/21. (lctjk2) (Entered: 06/07/2021)
2021-07-0620Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Gonzalez-Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 07/06/2021)
2021-07-06MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 20 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report, including, if necessary, a proposed briefing schedule, no later than September 6, 2021. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 7/6/21. (lctjk2) (Entered: 07/06/2021)
2021-09-0621NOTICE Regarding Resolution of Clams by FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Plaintiff's Dismissal)(Gonzalez-Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 09/06/2021)
2021-09-0922REQUEST for Dismissal from JEHU HAND (Attachment: # 1 Text of Proposed Order); "Leave to file GRANTED" by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/9/2021. (ztth) (Entered: 09/10/2021)
2021-09-10MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Plaintiff's 22 Request for Dismissal and the Defendant's 21 Notice Regarding Resolution of Claims, it is hereby ORDERED, pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2), that the case is DISMISSED. The Clerk's office shall close the case. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/10/21. (lctjk2) (Entered: 09/10/2021)
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