No. 25-7562
 
Title: James Curtis Kern, Petitioner
v.
California
Docketed: June 10, 2026
Lower Ct: Court of Appeal of California, Third Appellate District
   Case Numbers: (C100646)
   Decision Date: December 22, 2025
Discretionary Court Decision Date: March 11, 2026
 
Proceedings and Orders
May 21 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due July 10, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Proof of Service
Jul 23 2026 DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/28/2026.
Aug 12 2026 Response Requested. (Due September 11, 2026)
Aug 31 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 11, 2026 to October 11, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
Main Document
Sep 01 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including October 13, 2026. See Rule 30.1.
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
James Curtis Kern
#BX3065
California Health Care Facility
PO Box 213040
Stockton, CA 95213

Party name: James Curtis Kern


Attorneys for Respondent
Cara McConnell Newlon
Counsel of Record
California Department of Justice
300 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013

cara.newlon@doj.ca.gov
Ph: (213) 269-6529
Party name: California