Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01010

#1

Mar 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Anne Hwang and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Chris Kimberly Joseph. (mza) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#2

Mar 04, 2026

Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 (mza) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#3

Mar 04, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Anne Hwang and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (mza) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#4

Mar 04, 2026

MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow: The Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven days of this order issuing, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#5

Mar 04, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE TO HABEAS PETITIONN by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow. If Respondent does not contend that the Petition can be decided without the Court reaching the merits of Petitioner's claims, then Respondent shall file and serve an Answer to Petition within seven (7) days of the service date of this Order. Motions to Dismiss shall be filed by 3/11/2026. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) Notice: The court has issued a ruling on preliminary review. Pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorneys Office, this Notice constitutes service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. (Attachments: # 1 PETITION, # 2 CV11B CONSENT TO PROCEED FORM) (sh) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#6

Mar 06, 2026

Notice (Other)

#7

Mar 11, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

#8

Mar 11, 2026

Return to Habeas Petition (2241)

#9

Mar 12, 2026

Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

#10

Mar 18, 2026

Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV-60P)