Texas Northern District Court
Judge:Reed C O'Connor
Case #: 4:25-cv-00485
Nature of Suit899 Other Statutes - Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Case Filed:May 02, 2025
Last checked: Friday May 02, 2025 4:13 PM CDT
Plaintiff
Audra Jones
Represented By
Monique Chantelle Sparks
The Sparks Law Firm, PC
contact info
Respondent
Warden michael smith
BOP Carswell FMC PO Box 27137
Fort Worth, TX 76127


Docket last updated: 05/12/2025 11:59 PM CDT
Monday, May 12, 2025
8 8 order Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer Mon 05/12 2:31 PM
ORDER AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PARTIES: The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. Ann Cruce-Haag-DOJ for Michael Smith added. Respondent is directed to file an answer to this petition within 30 days of the date of this order. Deadline to reply to the answer is 30 days. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/12/2025) (jnp)
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7 7 order Order on Motion for Hearing Mon 05/12 2:18 PM
ORDER denying 2 Motion for Hearing. After conducing a preliminary review of Jones's petition and the applicable law governing her claims, the Court DENIES her request for an evidentiary hearing without prejudice as premature. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/12/2025) (jnp)
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Friday, May 09, 2025
6 6 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 05/09 4:11 PM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Monique C. Sparks. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/9/2025) (chmb)
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Thursday, May 08, 2025
5 5 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Thu 05/08 11:10 AM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15484154) filed by Audra Jones (Sparks, Monique)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Order Granting Admission Pro Hac Vice,
Att: 2 Declaration(s) Certificate of Good Standing
Monday, May 05, 2025
4 4 1 pgs order Order Mon 05/05 10:39 AM
ORDER: Before Attorney Sparks can represent Petitioner in this case, Attorney Sparks must obtain local counsel and gain admission to the Northern District of Texas or move to appear pro hac vice. The Court will not rule on Petitioner's Motions (ECF Nos.1 - 2 ) until these deficiencies are cured. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/5/2025) (jnp)
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Friday, May 02, 2025
3 3 qcref O' Connor (FORT WORTH CASES) Fri 05/02 5:02 PM
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the[LINK:national] and[LINK: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)
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2 2 motion Hearing Fri 05/02 4:54 PM
MOTION for an Emergency Hearing filed by Audra Jones. (Please see doc.1 for image.) (jnp)
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1 1 97 pgs cmp Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Fri 05/02 3:36 PM
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Audra Jones. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the[LINK:Judges Copy Requirements] is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $5; receipt number ATXNDC-15471581) 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:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Sparks, Monique)
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