No. 25-6639
IFP
Tags: appellate-review circuit-court district-court judicial-procedure jurisdiction writ-of-mandamus
Latest Conference:
2026-03-20
Question Presented (from Petition)
1. Does the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals have jurisdiction over this matter?
2. Did the Special Panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals have the authority to dismiss the case?
3. Is a writ of mandamus directing the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to send the case back to the district court appropriate for this case?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Does the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals have jurisdiction over this matter, and is a writ of mandamus appropriate to direct the court to send the case back to the district court?
Docket Entries
2026-03-23
The motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of mandamus is dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
2026-03-10
Supplemental brief of petitioner Deon D. Calvin filed. (Distributed)
2026-03-10
Supplemental brief of petitioner Deon D. Colvin filed. (Distributed)
2026-03-05
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/20/2026.
2026-02-17
Supplemental brief of petitioner Colvin, In Re Deon D. filed.
2026-02-17
Supplemental brief of petitioner Deon Colvin filed.
2026-01-19
Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due February 20, 2026)
Attorneys
Colvin, In Re Deon D.
Deon D. Colvin — Petitioner