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Court

Alaska Unified

Alaska

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Case Information

Filed 2022-01-20
Status Reopened
Type Post-Conviction Relief-Sup Ct (3PA)|Post-Conviction Relief (after felony or misdemeanor conviction and sentencing in superior court)
Docket 45 entries

Parties

Defendant Houser, Earl|State of Alaska
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Judge

Hon. Stohler Kristen C

North Slope Borough (AK)

Alaska

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Docket Entries

  1. Initial Judicial Assignment: Honorable Kari Kristiansen
  2. Complaint for Writ of Habeas Corpus
  3. Motion for Expedited Consideration of Timely Filed Notice of Change of Judge Under Civil Rule 42(c) (ppk) Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: McDermott, Daniel Josef Case Motion #1
  4. Timely Filed Notice of Change of Judge Under Civil Rule 42(c) (ppk) Daniel Josef McDermott (Plaintiff);
  5. Motion for Expedited Consideration of Notice to Court that Petitioner Notified All Parties of Judicial Assignment and is Requesting Further Guidance From an Attorney Appinted by this Court (ppk) Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: McDermott, Daniel Josef Case Motion #2
  6. Notice to Court that Petitioner Notified All Parties of Judicial Assignment and is Requesting Further Guidance From an Attorney Appinted by this Court (ppk) Daniel Josef McDermott (Plaintiff);
  7. Peremptory Disqualification by Plaintiff/Petitioner
  8. Attorney Information Attorney District Attorney (3PA) representing Defendant Houser, Earl as of 02/08/2022
  9. Motion Deemed Moot / McDermott, Daniel Josef Case Motion #1 / Motion for Expedited Consideration of Timely Filed Notice of Change of Judge Under Civil Rule 42(c)
  10. Motion for Appointment of Counsel (Ex Parte) Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: McDermott, Daniel Josef Case Motion #3
  11. Case Type Changed to Post-Conviction Relief
  12. Order: Case Motion #2: Motion for Expedited Consideration of Notice to Court that Petitioner Notified All Parties of Judicial Assignment and is Requesting Further Guidance From an Attorney Appinted by this Court (ppk)
  13. Order on Motion for Appointment of Counsel Case Motion #3: Motion for Appointment of Counsel (Ex Parte)
  14. Attorney Information Attorney Mooney-Myers, Thomas representing State of Alaska as of 03/03/2022
  15. Substitution Of Counsel Thomas Mooney-Myers (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska (Defendant)
  16. Motion to Amend Caption and Request for Clarification (PPK only) Attorney: Mooney-Myers, Thomas (NA19619) Filing Party: State of Alaska Case Motion #4
  17. Responding to Attorney General's Motion to Amend and Request for Clarification (PPK only) Daniel Josef McDermott (Plaintiff); Case Motion #4: Motion to Amend Caption and Request for Clarification (PPK only)
  18. Answer (PPK only) Thomas Mooney-Myers (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska (Defendant)
  19. Controverting Answer (PPK only) Daniel Josef McDermott (Plaintiff);
  20. First Amended Answer (Pwk only) Thomas Mooney-Myers (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska (Defendant)
  21. Attorney Information Attorney Charles, Nathan M F representing Plaintiff McDermott, Daniel Josef as of 03/29/2022
  22. Amended Order Appointing Counsel
  23. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #4 Motion to Amend Caption and Request for Clarification (PPK only)
  24. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: TO: THOMAS MOONEY-MYERS The following documents are being returned to you. RE: First Amended Answer ACTION NEEDED TO CORRECT FILING You have recently submitted documents related to the above case. These documents are either incomplete or do not follow correct procedures. Please do the following: You filed your amended answer after a responsive pleading was filed to your original answer, therefore, you must request leave from the judge to amend your answer. Civil Rule 15(a). Civil Deficiency Memo (1/22) Sent on: 04/14/2022 10:03:47.16
  25. 60 Day Notice to Appointed Counsel Re: Post-Conviction Relief Application and Appointment Notice to Appointed Counsel (11/21) Sent on: 04/14/2022 14:03:10.44
  26. Motion for Extension of Time (PPK only) Attorney: Charles, Nathan M F (2009080) Filing Party: McDermott, Daniel Josef Case Motion #5
  27. Motion to Amend Answer (PPK only) Attorney: Mooney-Myers, Thomas (NA19619) Thomas Mooney-Myers (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska (Respondent) Filing Party: State of Alaska Case Motion #6
  28. First Amended Answer (LODGED - Granted to Amend 5/24/22) Thomas Mooney-Myers (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska (Respondent)
  29. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: TO: NATHAN M F CHARLES Re: Motion for Extension of Time ACTION NEEDED TO CORRECT FILING You have recently submitted documents related to the above case. These documents are either incomplete or do not follow correct procedures. Please do the following: You must give the other side in the case copies of every document you file in court. This is called “service.” You must fill out the certificate of service section at the end of the form or file a separate certificate of service form listing: the documents served, who you served, when you did service, and how you provided copies to the other side in the case. You may use the court’s Certificate of Service (form TF-700), available at: https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/docs/tf-700.pdf. Serve by first-class mail or hand-delivery unless otherwise ordered by the court. Or, if the other side agreed to service by fax or e-mail by checking that option in the person’s initial filing (or by filing a separate notice of consent), then you may serve by that method instead. Civil Rules 5(f) and 5.1(c)(3). You did not file a proposed order with your request, motion, or opposition. You must file a proposed order, provide the other side in the case with a copy, and file a certificate of service showing when and how you “served” the other side. You can use the court’s Certificate of Service (form TF-700), available at: https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/docs/tf-700.pdf. Civil Rule 77. Civil Deficiency Memo (1/22) Sent on: 04/28/2022 16:03:54.77
  30. Order Granting Motion to Amend Answer Case Motion #6: Motion to Amend Answer (PPK only)
  31. Motion to Withdraw (PPK only) Attorney: Charles, Nathan M F (2009080) Nathan M F Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Daniel Josef McDermott (Applicant) Filing Party: McDermott, Daniel Josef Case Motion #7
  32. Order Granting Motion to Withdraw Case Motion #7: Motion to Withdraw (PPK only)
  33. Attorney Information Attorney Charles, Nathan M F withdrawn for Applicant McDermott, Daniel Josef on 07/18/2022 Nathan M F Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Daniel Josef McDermott (Applicant)
  34. Reason for Returned Mail: Not Deliverable as Addressed (PPK only) Date Returned Documents Were Distributed: 7/18/22 Type of Document(s) Distributed and Returned Unserved: Order on Motion to Withdraw Daniel Josef McDermott (Applicant);
  35. Attorney Information Attorney Hayes, Joseph Matthew representing Applicant McDermott, Daniel Josef as of 08/22/2022 Daniel Josef McDermott (Applicant);
  36. Order Appointing Counsel Daniel Josef McDermott (Applicant);
  37. Motion for Extension of Time Attorney: Hayes, Joseph Matthew (1211097) Filing Party: McDermott, Daniel Josef Case Motion #8
  38. Amended Certificate of Service Case Motion #8: Motion for Extension of Time
  39. Notice of Non-Opposition to Motion for Extension of Time Thomas Mooney-Myers (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska (Respondent) Case Motion #8: Motion for Extension of Time
  40. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: TO: DANIEL JOSEF MCDERMOTT The following documents are being returned to you. Request to Consult with New Attorney ACTION NEEDED TO CORRECT FILING You have recently submitted documents related to the above case. These documents are either incomplete or do not follow correct procedures. Please do the following: 1 You have an attorney representing you, so the attorney must file all documents in your case, unless the court allows the attorney to withdraw. Civil Rule 81. A copy of this deficiency and your letter will be sent to your attorney. Civil Deficiency Memo (1/22) Sent on: 11/02/2022 09:51:38.33
  41. Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time Case Motion #8 Motion for Extension of Time
  42. Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time Case Motion #5 Motion for Extension of Time (PPK only)
  43. Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time (Pkw only) Attorney: Hayes, Joseph Matthew (1211097) Filing Party: McDermott, Daniel Josef Case Motion #9
  44. Unopposed Third Motion for Extension of Time (PPK only) Attorney: Hayes, Joseph Matthew (1211097) Filing Party: McDermott, Daniel Josef Case Motion #10
  45. Order Granting Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time Case Motion #9 Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time (Pkw only)

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