No. 22-7063

Colby Dranoel Leonard v. James M. LeBlanc, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, et al.

Lower Court: Fifth Circuit
Docketed: 2023-03-22
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: civil-procedure civil-rights compact-clause due-care due-process joint-tenancy jurisdiction prisoners-rights rehabilitation-programs standing venue venue-transfer
Latest Conference: 2023-05-18
Question Presented (from Petition)

4) Should have Pre State District Court transferred Me. Leonard's Civil suit to the correct venue / jurisdiction ?

2) did a joint tenancy contract between the State of Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections and Louisiana Sheriff Association with a paper management company outside of the State violate the "Compact Clause" of the constitution regarding Correctional Facilities?

3) Was the State of Louisiana department of Public Safety and corrections and it's employees considered the "Reasonable Man" responsible for "Due Care" of prisoners in a joint tenancy Contract

4) If a federal District court can transfer a civil action to a Federal District Court of proper Venue/jurisdiction can the State District Court do the same?

5) when the State of Louisiana offers parole reform, rehabilitation, education and vocational skills, etc. to prisoners Shall it be equal or can it be in inequality towards prisoners in like circumstances?

6) Is Prison Programs Reform; rehabilitation education and vocational Skills good or not good for the interest of the public and it's safety?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Should the State District Court have transferred Mr. Leonard's civil suit to the correct venue/jurisdiction?

Docket Entries

2023-05-22
Petition DENIED.
2023-05-03
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/18/2023.
2023-04-26
Waiver of right of respondents James LeBlanc, et al. to respond filed.
2023-03-16
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 21, 2023)

Attorneys

Colby Leonard
Colby Dranoel Leonard — Petitioner
James LeBlanc, et al.
Shae Gary McPhee Jr.Louisiana Department of Justice, Respondent