Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-00015

#1

Jan 05, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Maria C. Rivas, as next of friend of Jose A. Franco. (No IFP provided.) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Mailing Envelope)(ELA) Modified on 1/7/2026 to edit docket text (MDC). (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#2

Jan 05, 2026

MOTION for Immediate Release by Maria C. Rivas, as next of friend of Jose A. Franco. (Chambers notified) (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. Modified on 1/5/2026 to edit docket text (ELA). Modified on 1/7/2026 to edit docket text (MDC). (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#3

Jan 05, 2026

DECLARATION of Maria C. Rivas, as Next Friend of Jose A. Franco. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Mailing Envelope)(ELA) Modified on 1/7/2026 to edit docket text (MDC). (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#4

Jan 05, 2026

CERTIFICATE of Service by Maria C. Rivas, as next of friend of Jose A. Franco re 3 Declaration, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 2 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ELA) Modified on 1/7/2026 to edit docket text (MDC). (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#5

Jan 07, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 1/7/2026. (CKS) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan 07, 2026

Order

Jan 09, 2026

Fees Paid

Jan 09, 2026

FEES Paid by Jose A. Franco (Filing fee $5.00, Receipt Number ORL117437). (JG)

#8

Jan 16, 2026

Supplemental MEMORANDUM in support re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Maria C. Rivas, as Next Friend of Jose A. Franco. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(WLB) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#6

Jan 20, 2026

ORDER dismissing case without prejudice. The Clerk shall enter judgment dismissing this case without prejudice, terminate any pending motions as moot, and close the file. If Rivas appeals this Order, the Court denies a certificate of appealability. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 1/16/2026. (CKS) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#7

Jan 21, 2026

JUDGMENT dismissing this case without prejudice. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 1/21/2026. (LSS) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#9

Jan 22, 2026

AMENDED JUDGMENT dismissing this case without prejudice. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 1/22/2026. (LSS) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#10

Jan 26, 2026

Amend / Correct / Modify / Supplement

Jan 27, 2026

Order on Motion to Amend / Correct / Modify / Supplement