West Virginia Southern District Court
Judge:Robert C Chambers
Referred: Dwane L Tinsley
Case #: 3:25-cv-00059
Nature of Suit530 Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus - General
Cause28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
Case Filed:Jan 30, 2025

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Docket last updated: 06/03/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Monday, June 02, 2025
16 16 respm Reply To Response Mon 06/02 2:35 PM
REPLY by Michael K. Merrifield to13 Response In Opposition to2 MOTION by Michael K. Merrifield to Waive Exhaustion Requirement. (Attachment: #1 Envelope) (jsa) (Modified on 6/2/2025 to add link to #2 motion)
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Thursday, May 29, 2025
15 15 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings ~Util - Terminate Motions Thu 05/29 3:48 PM
ORDER granting Petitioner's14 MOTION for Extension of Time to Reply to Respondent's13 Response in Opposition; further directing that Petitioner shall file his reply brief by 5/30/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dwane L. Tinsley on 5/29/2025. (cc: Petitioner; counsel of record) (skm)
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14 14 motion Extend Time To File Response/Reply Thu 05/29 12:35 PM
MOTION by Michael K. Merrifield for Extension of Time to Reply to13 RESPONSE in Opposition to 5/30/2025. (Attachment: #1 Envelope) Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Dwane L. Tinsley. (kew)
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
13 13 respm Response In Opposition Wed 04/23 12:19 PM
RESPONSE by Jonathan Frame in opposition to2 MOTION by Michael K. Merrifield to Waive Exhaustion Requirement.(Niday, Mary) (Modified on 4/23/2025 to remove link to #11 order) (mkw)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 Docket Sheet 11-C-126,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2 Order,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3 Mot. to Withdraw,
Att: 4 Exhibit 4 Order,
Att: 5 Exhibit 5 Pet'r's Letters re: Bail,
Att: 6 Exhibit 6 Pet'r's Obj. & Stip.,
Att: 7 Exhibit 7 Mot. to Suppl. Pet.,
Att: 8 Exhibit 8 Pet'r's Memo re: DJ,
Att: 9 Exhibit 9 Pet'r's Mot. to Strike,
Att: 10 Exhibit 10 State's Resp. to Final Am. Pet.,
Att: 11 Exhibit 11 Pet'r's Reply,
Att: 12 Exhibit 12 Pet'r's Letter to Cir. Ct.,
Att: 13 Exhibit 13 Order,
Att: 14 Exhibit 14 Pet'r's Letter re: counsel,
Att: 15 Exhibit 15 Cir. Ct. Letter to Rosenlieb,
Att: 16 Exhibit 16 Rosenlieb's Resp. to Ct.,
Att: 17 Exhibit 17 Pet'r's Letter - Waive Hrg,
Att: 18 Exhibit 18 Pet'r's Letter - Prison Issues,
Att: 19 Exhibit 19 Pet'r's Letter - Proceed Pro Se,
Att: 20 Exhibit 20 Pet'r's Letter,
Att: 21 Exhibit 21 Rosenlieb Mot. to Withdraw,
Att: 22 Exhibit 22 Order Granting Mot. to Withdraw,
Att: 23 Exhibit 23 Order Appt'g Jason Gain,
Att: 24 Exhibit 24 Scheduling Order,
Att: 25 Exhibit 25 Jason Gain's Summary of Case,
Att: 26 Exhibit 26 Mot. to Appt. Co-Counsel,
Att: 27 Exhibit 27 Order Appt'g Co-Counsel,
Att: 28 Exhibit 28 Pet'r's Letter,
Att: 29 Exhibit 29 Gain's Mot. to Withdraw,
Att: 30 Exhibit 30 Order Denying Mot. to Withdraw,
Att: 31 Exhibit 31 Pet'r's Mot. to Strike,
Att: 32 Exhibit 32 Pet'r's Letter re Grounds for relief,
Att: 33 Exhibit 33 Pet'r's Caution Obj. & Stipulations,
Att: 34 Exhibit 34 State's Suppl. Resp.,
Att: 35 Exhibit 35 Jason Gain's Status Request,
Att: 36 Exhibit 36 Pet'r's Letter re: IAOC Claim
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
12 12 notice Notice Of Attorney Appearance Tue 03/18 1:42 PM
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Mary Beth Niday on behalf of Jonathan Frame. (Niday, Mary)
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
11 11 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Motion And R&R Deadlines/Hearings Wed 03/12 11:51 AM
ORDER directing that Respondent shall file a response to Petitioner's2 MOTION to Waive Exhaustion Requirement, along with any such transcripts and exhibits as may be relevant and necessary to the resolution of that motion, by 4/25/2025; Petitioner may file a reply by 5/27/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dwane L. Tinsley on 3/12/2025. (cc: Petitioner; counsel of record) (skm)
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
10 10 misc Letter Wed 02/12 2:17 PM
LETTER to Michael Merrifield from Clerk, USDC/SDWV, dated 2/12/2025, re: copy of docket sheet. (jsa)
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9 9 misc Letter Wed 02/12 1:59 PM
LETTER to Clerk, USDC/SDWV, from Michael Merrifield dated 2/4/2025, re: payment of filing fee and request for docket sheet. (jsa)
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Att: 1 Enclosure,
Att: 2 Envelope
8 8 misc Payment Received Wed 02/12 12:32 PM
Filing Fee Received: $5.00, Receipt Number 2003564. Filing Fee paid in full. (skm)
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Wednesday, February 05, 2025
misc Notice Of Docket Correction Wed 02/05 3:05 PM
NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re:1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Error: Attachment nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 10 contained personal identifiers. Correction: Replaced unredacted images with redacted images. (mkw)
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Friday, January 31, 2025
7 7 order Mag. Judge Tinsley - Standing Order For Assignment And Referral of Civil Actions And Matters Fri 01/31 12:32 PM
STANDING ORDER IN RE: ASSIGNMENT AND REFERRAL OF CIVIL ACTIONS AND MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGES ENTERED SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Dwane L. Tinsley for Findings of Fact and Recommendations for disposition. (cc: counsel of record and any pro se party) (klc)
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
6 6 notice Notice (Other) Thu 01/30 4:12 PM
NOTICE TO PETITIONER OF FAILURE TO REMIT FILING FEE. (kew)
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5 5 notice 2254 Notice Thu 01/30 4:11 PM
CLERK'S NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION UNDER 28 USC 2254 FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (cc: counsel of record, Petitioner, Respondent) (kew)
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4 4 misc Letter Thu 01/30 4:02 PM
LETTER to Clerk of Court, from Michael K. Merrifield dated 1/30/2025, re: judge assignment. (Attachment: #1 Envelope) (kew)
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3 3 16 pgs respm Memorandum In Support Thu 01/30 4:00 PM
MEMORANDUM OF FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES by Michael K. Merrifield in support of2 MOTION by Michael K. Merrifield to Waive Exhaustion Requirement. (Attachment: #1 Cover Page) (kew)
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2 2 motion Miscellaneous Relief Thu 01/30 3:58 PM
MOTION by Michael K. Merrifield to Waive Exhaustion Requirement. (kew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C,
Att: 4 Exhibit D,
Att: 5 Exhibit E,
Att: 6 Exhibit F,
Att: 7 Miscellaneous Documents,
Att: 8 Cover Page
1 1 cmp Petition For Writ Of Habeas Corpus (2254) Thu 01/30 3:51 PM
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Michael K. Merrifield against Jonathan Frame pursuant to Title 28, United States Code, Section 2254. (kew)
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Att: 1 Appendix,
Att: 2 Grounds 1-3,
Att: 3 Grounds 4-16,
Att: 4 Grounds 17-19,
Att: 5 Grounds 20-26,
Att: 6 Grounds 28-37,
Att: 7 Ground 38,
Att: 8 Grounds 39-45,
Att: 9 Respondent's Supplemental Response and Petitioner's Reply,
Att: 10 Grounds 46-49,
Att: 11 Grounds 50-58,
Att: 12 Respondent's Answer to Petition and Petitioner's Reply,
Att: 13 Page Divider,
Att: 14 Envelope
utility Case Assigned Thu 01/30 4:51 PM
CASE assigned to Judge Robert C. Chambers. (klc)
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