Southern District of Ohio • 1:26-cv-00069

#1

Jan 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AOHSDC-10858141.), filed by Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L) (Okpe, Felix) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#2

Jan 23, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Defendants Pamela Bondi, Richard K Jones, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kevin Raycraft. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Okpe, Felix) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#3

Jan 25, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez. (Okpe, Felix) Modified text on 1/26/2026 (jmt). (Entered: 01/25/2026)

#5

Jan 26, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Non-Compliance Local Rule 5.1 (c): The Clerk's Office has reviewed your filing, docket 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and it appears that one or more of the PDFs are not text searchable and therefore is not in compliance with Local Rule 5.1 (c). You shall refile docket 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, as a text searchable document(s), linking the document back to the original entry within 24-hours. Non-Compliance Deadline due by 1/27/2026. (jmt) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#6

Jan 26, 2026

Notice of Non-Compliance of Local Rule 5.1(c) (Clerk's Notice)

#7

Jan 26, 2026

ORDER - The Court ORDERS that Respondents shall neither remove Ortiz Gutierrez from this District nor allow him to be removed from this District unless or until the Court orders otherwise. The Clerk is DIRECTED to (1) immediately serve Respondents with a copy of the petition and its accompanying papers, along with a copy of this order, by express mail and by email to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 1/26/2026. (kkz) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#8

Jan 26, 2026

Amend/Correct

Jan 26, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing: Please be aware that a Status Conference is set for 1/29/2026 at 3:00 PM by Teleconference before Judge Michael R. Barrett. Counsel shall call 1-646-828-7666 to participate in the teleconference with Judge Michael R. Barrett. The Meeting ID is 161 529 7761, Press # to bypass the Participant ID, then enter Meeting Passcode: 434250. NOTE: You will be required to use this information each time the Court conducts a telephone conference unless otherwise instructed. (kkz)

Jan 26, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE: In accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73 and 28 U.S.C. 636(c), the parties are notified that if all parties consent, a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form may be accessed at the following link: AO-085. The consent form should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent form unless all parties have signed the consent. (jmt)

Jan 26, 2026

Notice of Hearing

Jan 26, 2026

Clerk's Notice for Consent to MJ Jurisdiction

#9

Jan 27, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#10

Jan 27, 2026

Notice (Other)

#11

Jan 27, 2026

Notice (Other)

#12

Jan 27, 2026

Notice (Other)

#13

Jan 27, 2026

Notice (Other)

#14

Jan 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#15

Jan 28, 2026

Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim

Jan 29, 2026

Minute Entry and NOTATION ORDER for proceedings held before Judge Michael R. Barrett: Felix Okpe appeared for Petitioner; William King appeared for the federal Respondents; no appearance for Respondent Butler County Sheriff, Richard K. Jones; the federal Respondents' Return of Writ due 2/9/2026; Petitioner's Reply to the federal Respondents' Return due 2/12/2026; Petitioner to file a response in opposition to Respondent Sheriff Jones' 15 Motion to Dismiss on 1/30/2026; Petitioner's 2 8 Motions to Show Cause and for Expedited Briefing are DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 1/29/2026. (kkz)

Jan 29, 2026

Status Conference AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

#16

Jan 30, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

#17

Feb 09, 2026

Return of Writ (Answer)

#18

Feb 12, 2026

Reply to Respondent's Answer (Traverse)

#19

Feb 18, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 1 Ortiz Gutierrez's petition for a writ of habeas corpus; DENYING Respondents' motion to dismiss; and DENYING as moot Respondent Jones' motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 2/18/2026. (kkz) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#20

Feb 24, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief