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Case Information

Filed 2024-03-05
Status Reopened
Type Post Conviction Relief Sup Ct (3 An)|Post Conviction Relief (after Felony Or Misdemeanor Conviction And Sentencing In Superior Court)
Docket 78 entries

Parties

Defendant State Of Alaska
Photo of Hon. Hartz, Laura

Judge

Hon. Hartz, Laura

Anchorage Borough (AK)

Alaska

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Docket Entries

  1. 60 Day Notice to Appointed Counsel Re: Post-Conviction Relief Application and Appointment Notice to Appointed Counsel (11/21) Sent on: 09/16/2025 15:43:07.90
  2. Attorney Information Attorney District Attorney (3AN) representing Respondent(s) State of Alaska as of 03/05/2024
  3. Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #1
  4. Motion for Appointment of Counsel (Ex-Parte) - Post Conviction Relief Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #2
  5. Initial Judicial Assignment Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant); State of Alaska (Respondent); ; District Attorney (3AN) (Attorney) on behalf of State of Alaska (Respondent)
  6. [CURED]Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: If you are requesting appointment of counsel you must also correctly complete and file a CR-206 Financial Statement (Blank forms enclosed). Civil Deficiency Memo (11/23) Sent on: 03/05/2024 13:40:27.66 Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  7. Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Case Motion #1: Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees
  8. Victim / Witness Statement Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  9. Financial Statement - CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT Access to confidential documents limited to (1) Parties to Action, (2) Counsel of Record, and (3) Court Personnel. Administrative Bulletin No. 48, Standard 7 Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  10. Miscellaneous Email - Hearing Scheduled Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  11. Supplemental Filing to the Application for Post-Conviction Relief Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  12. Supplemental Filing to the Application for Post-Conviction Relief Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  13. Certificate of Service Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  14. Notice of Change of Judge (Peremptory Challenge) Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  15. Alaska Behavioral Health - AKBH Adult Consulation Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  16. Motion Deemed Moot - FIling Fee paid Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #1 Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees
  17. Mitigating Circumstances Notice Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  18. Affidavit of Service Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  19. Peremptory Disqualification by Plaintiff/Petitioner This Case has been Reassigned to the Honorable Judge Wheeles
  20. Motion for Change of Judge Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #3
  21. Therapy Evaluation [Placed in Confidential Folder] Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  22. Recusal by Judge
  23. Order Granting Motion Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #3 Motion for Change of Judge
  24. Attorney Information Attorney Public Defender Agency (3ANCR and PCR) representing Applicant Davis Jr, Michael Joseph as of 04/17/2024
  25. Order Granting Motion Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel (Ex-Parte) - Post Conviction Relief
  26. 60 Day Notice to Appointed Counsel Re: Post-Conviction Relief Application and Appointment Notice to Appointed Counsel (11/21) Sent on: 04/19/2024 11:42:18.03
  27. Attorney Information Attorney Merritt, Douglas Wayne representing Applicant Davis Jr, Michael Joseph as of 04/19/2024
  28. Entry of Appearance Attorney: Merritt, Douglas Wayne (2111098) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  29. Motion to Permit Withdrawal of Alaska Public Defender Agency and for Appointment of Counsel Under Alaska Administrative Rule 12(e) Attorney: Merritt, Douglas Wayne (2111098) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant); Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #4
  30. Order Granting Motion Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #4 Motion to Permit Withdrawal of Alaska Public Defender Agency and for Appointment of Counsel Under Alaska Administrative Rule 12(e)
  31. Attorney Information Attorney Public Defender Agency (3ANCR and PCR) dismissed/withdrawn for Applicant Davis Jr, Michael Joseph on 05/17/2024
  32. Attorney Information Attorney Merritt, Douglas Wayne dismissed/withdrawn for Applicant Davis Jr, Michael Joseph on 05/17/2024
  33. Attorney Information Attorney Kamm, Marilyn J. representing Applicant Davis Jr, Michael Joseph as of 05/17/2024
  34. Order Appointing Counsel Case Motion #4: Motion to Permit Withdrawal of Alaska Public Defender Agency and for Appointment of Counsel Under Alaska Administrative Rule 12(e)
  35. Entry of Appearance Attorney: Kamm, Marilyn J. (7911105) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  36. Request and Order for Central Calendaring (Post-Conviction Relief). Attorney: Kamm, Marilyn J. (7911105) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant); Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #5
  37. 60 Day Notice to Appointed Counsel Re: Post-Conviction Relief Application and Appointment Notice to Appointed Counsel (11/21) Sent on: 05/20/2024 11:18:31.82
  38. Order Granting Motion Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #5 Request and Order for Central Calendaring (Post-Conviction Relief).
  39. Notice to Judge (Concerning Appointed Counsel) Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001)
  40. Administrative Judicial Reassignment to PCR CC judge Kevin M. Saxby
  41. Notice and Order: Central Calendaring (Post-Conviction Relief).
  42. Order placing case on Pending Central PCR Calendaring list.
  43. Motion for Withdraw of Attorney Upon Consent Attorney: Kamm, Marilyn J. (7911105) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant); Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #6
  44. Order re Notice to Judge
  45. Affidavit Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  46. Order Denying Motion on Record Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #6 Motion for Withdraw of Attorney Upon Consent
  47. Motion for Withdrawl of Attorney Attorney: Kamm, Marilyn J. (7911105) Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #7
  48. Motion for Representation Hearing Attorney: Kamm, Marilyn J. (7911105) Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #8
  49. Supplemental Motion for Withderawal of Attorney Upon Consent Attorney: Kamm, Marilyn J. (7911105) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant); ; Marilyn J. Kamm (Attorney) on behalf of Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant) Case Motion #7: Motion for Withdrawl of Attorney
  50. Order Granting Motion Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #8 Motion for Representation Hearing
  51. Plaintiff's Witness List Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  52. Attorney Information Attorney Kamm, Marilyn J. dismissed/withdrawn for Applicant Davis Jr, Michael Joseph on 01/08/2025
  53. Order Granting Motion on Record Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #7 Motion for Withdrawl of Attorney
  54. Motion to Accept Court Recorded Discoveries and Order Time Served Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant); Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #9
  55. Expedited Motion to Accept Discovery, Official Court Records, and Order Time Served Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #10
  56. Evidence - AK Court Appointed Guardian / Conservator Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  57. Order Denying Motion Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #9 Motion to Accept Court Recorded Discoveries and Order Time Served
  58. Order Granting Motion Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #10 Expedited Motion to Accept Discovery, Official Court Records, and Order Time Served
  59. Attorney Information Attorney Seid, David M representing Applicant Davis Jr, Michael Joseph as of 03/04/2025
  60. Letter or Other Correspondence Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant);
  61. Motion to Vacate Judgment Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant); Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #11
  62. Motion To Permit Withdrawal Of Alaska Public Defender Agency And For Appointment Of Counsel Under Alaska Administrative Rule 12(e) Attorney: Seid, David M (9010068) Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #12
  63. Administrative Reassignment from Judge Kevin M Saxby to Judge Josie Garton
  64. Noitce and Order
  65. Motion Requeting to Conclude Formalized Supervision Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Michael Joseph Davis Jr (Applicant); Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #13
  66. Order Case Motion #12: Motion To Permit Withdrawal Of Alaska Public Defender Agency And For Appointment Of Counsel Under
  67. Order Granting Motion Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #12 Motion To Permit Withdrawal Of Alaska Public Defender Agency And For Appointment Of Counsel Under - Additionally Removes Case from Central Calendaring
  68. Attorney Information Attorney Public Defender Agency (3ANCR and PCR) dismissed/withdrawn for Applicant Davis Jr, Michael Joseph on 08/04/2025
  69. Attorney Information Attorney Seid, David M dismissed/withdrawn for Applicant Davis Jr, Michael Joseph on 08/04/2025
  70. Administrative Judicial Reassignment - Returned to Original Judge from Central Calendaring
  71. Case has been returned to originating court from the PCR Central Calendaring system
  72. Motion for Representation Hearing Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Davis Jr, Michael Joseph Case Motion #14
  73. Order Granting Plaintiff Court Appointed Counsel Case Motion #11: Motion to Vacate Judgment, Case Motion #13: Motion Requeting to Conclude Formalized Supervision, Case Motion #14: Motion for Representation Hearing
  74. Order for Appointment of Counsel
  75. Attorney Information Attorney Moxley, Daniel James dismissed/withdrawn for Applicant Davis Jr, Michael Joseph on 09/11/2025
  76. Order Appointing Counsel VACATED
  77. Order Appointing Counsel
  78. Attorney Information Attorney Auten, Eric A representing Applicant Davis Jr, Michael Joseph as of 09/15/2025

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