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Case Information

Filed 2022-03-01
Status Open
Type Forfeiture G.l. C. 94 C § 47
Docket 44 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Defendant Housley, Ederina|Housley, Ii, Joseph D|Housley, Ii, Joseph D.

Docket Entries

  1. Attorney appearance On this date Michael Garvey Scott, Esq. added as Attorney for the Commonwealth for Plaintiff Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  2. Case assigned to: DCM Track F - Fast Track was added on 03/01/2022
  3. Complaint filed pursuant to G. L. c. 94C, §47
  4. Civil action cover sheet filed.
  5. Plaintiff Commonwealth of Massachusetts's Motion for Order of Notice and Affidavit of Counsel
  6. Endorsement on Motion for order of notice and affidavit of counsel (#3.0): ALLOWED Judge: White, Jr., Hon. William M
  7. Upon Plaintiff's request for an order of notice to show cause why a petition for Forfeitureshall not shall not be granted, returnable on 04/20/2022 02:00 PM Hearing on Forfeitures. The following party(s) is ordered to appear Ederina Housley, Joseph D Housley, II.
  8. Event Result:: Hearing on Forfeitures scheduled on: 04/20/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Raffi N Yessayan, Presiding Appeared: Plaintiff Michael Garvey Scott, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth Staff: Jennifer A Sullivan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Dina Swanson, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Digital Recording Device Bris CV A, Court Reporter
  9. The following form was generated: Notice to Appear Sent On: 04/20/2022 14:30:19
  10. Attorney appearance On this date John L Calcagni, III, Esq. added as Private Counsel for Defendant Joseph D Housley, II
  11. Defendant Joseph D Housley, II's Motion to intervene
  12. Defendant Joseph D Housley, II's Motion to stay
  13. Received from Defendant Housley, II, Joseph D: Answer to original complaint;
  14. Endorsement on Motion to Stay (#7.0): ALLOWED Judge: Yessayan, Hon. Raffi N
  15. Endorsement on Motion to intervene (#6.0): ALLOWED Judge: Yessayan, Hon. Raffi N
  16. Event Result:: Hearing on Forfeitures scheduled on: 06/08/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: By Court prior to date Hon. Raffi N Yessayan, Presiding Staff: Kellee-Sue Milord, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Jennifer A Sullivan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Dina Swanson, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Digital Recording Device Bris CV A, Court Reporter
  17. The following form was generated: Notice to Appear Sent On: 06/08/2022 09:36:17
  18. Event Result:: Hearing on Forfeitures scheduled on: 10/05/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Kellee-Sue Milord, Presiding Appeared: Plaintiff Michael Garvey Scott, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth Staff: Kellee-Sue Milord, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Digital Recording Device Bris CV A, Court Reporter
  19. The following form was generated: Notice to Appear Sent On: 10/06/2022 09:48:15
  20. Event Result:: Conference to Review Status scheduled on: 04/05/2023 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Raffi N Yessayan, Presiding
  21. The following form was generated: Notice to Appear Sent On: 04/06/2023 09:44:07
  22. Case file images Notice to Appear for Conference to Review Status on 10/23/2023
  23. Defendant Joseph D Housley, II's Motion for Habeas Corpus from Detention.
  24. Endorsement on Motion for Habe from Detention (#9.0): DENIED without Prejudice. Counsel of record has not sought leave to withdraw his appearance, and thus remains as counsel of record. Judge: Sullivan, Hon. Susan E
  25. Attorney John L Calcagni, III, Esq.'s motion to withdraw as counsel of record for party Applies To: Housley, II, Joseph D (Defendant)
  26. Event Result:: Conference to Review Status scheduled on: 10/23/2023 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: Motion to withdraw scheduled for hearing Hon. Susan E Sullivan, Presiding Staff: Dina Swanson, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Digital Recording Device Bris CV A, Court Reporter
  27. Pre-Trial ORDER: Motion to Withdraw hearing for 2:30pm on 11/15/23 Video Habe to issue for Joseph Housley Judge: Sullivan, Hon. Susan E
  28. Habeas corpus issued as to Joseph D Housley, II at Bristol County House of Correction for 11/15/2023 02:30 PM Hearing on Withdrawal of Attorney. VIA ZOOM. MEETING ID: 160 852 7519
  29. Event Result:: Hearing on Withdrawal of Attorney scheduled on: 11/15/2023 02:30 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: By Court prior to date Comments: Joseph Housley II unavailable due to another Court hearing in Fall River Hon. Susan E Sullivan, Presiding Staff: Dina Swanson, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Digital Recording Device Bris CV A, Court Reporter
  30. Defendant Joseph D Housley, II's Motion to continue hearing on11/15/2023 02:30 PM Hearing on Withdrawal of Attorney
  31. Endorsement on Motion to continue / reschedule an event (#13.0): No Action Taken as motion hearing was previously continued by order of the Court. Judge: Swanson, Dina
  32. Habeas corpus issued as to Joseph D Housley, II at Worcester County House of Correction for 01/16/2024 02:00 PM Hearing on Withdrawal of Attorney. VIA ZOOM. MEETING ID: 160 836 7756
  33. Event Result:: Hearing on Withdrawal of Attorney scheduled on: 01/16/2024 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Transferred to another session Hon. Susan E Sullivan, Presiding Staff: Dina Swanson, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Digital Recording Device Bris CV A, Court Reporter
  34. Defendant Joseph D Housley, II's Motion for Habeas Corpus from Detention.
  35. Event Result:: Hearing on Withdrawal of Attorney scheduled on: 01/16/2024 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: Attorney Calcagni failed to appear. Attorney Pensa appeared on his behalf Hon. Jackie Cowin, Presiding Staff: Dina Swanson, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Digital Recording Device Bris CV B, Court Reporter
  36. Habeas corpus issued as to Joseph D Housley, II at Worcester County House of Correction for 01/23/2024 02:30 PM Hearing on Withdrawal of Attorney. Via Zoom Meeting ID# 160 0815 1459 (confirmed w/Ana @ WHOC)
  37. Event Result:: Hearing on Withdrawal of Attorney scheduled on: 01/23/2024 02:30 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: Mr. Joseph Housley II appeared via Zoom Hon. Jackie Cowin, Presiding Appeared: Plaintiff Michael Garvey Scott, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant Ederina Housley Defendant Joseph D Housley, II Staff: Kellee-Sue Milord, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Digital Recording Device Bris CV B, Court Reporter
  38. Endorsement on Motion to withdraw (#10.0): ALLOWED after hearing. Judge: Cowin, Hon. Jackie
  39. Attorney appearance On this date John L Calcagni, III, Esq. dismissed/withdrawn as Private Counsel for Defendant Joseph D Housley, II
  40. Attorney appearance On this date Pro Se added as Self Represented for Defendant Ederina Housley
  41. Attorney appearance On this date Pro Se added as Self Represented for Defendant Ederina Housley
  42. Habeas corpus issued as to Joseph D Housley, II at Bristol County House of Correction for 08/26/2024 02:00 PM Conference to Review Status. VIA ZOOM MEETING ID# 160 836 7756
  43. Event Result:: Conference to Review Status scheduled on: 08/26/2024 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Transferred to another session Hon. Raffi N Yessayan, Presiding
  44. Event Result:: Conference to Review Status scheduled on: 08/26/2024 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: Mr. Housley appeared via Zoom Kellee-Sue Milord, Presiding Appeared: Plaintiff Michael Garvey Scott, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant Joseph D Housley, II Staff: Kellee-Sue Milord, Assistant Clerk Magistrate

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