Hilsgen, Cindy v. Hove, Nancy

Filing 26

ORDER that the clerk of court is directed to set a telephonic hearing on petitioner Cindy Hilsgen's petition for writ of habeas corpus. Signed by District Judge James D. Peterson on 4/16/2018. (jef),(ps)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN

CINDY L. HILSGEN,
Petitioner,
v.

ORDER
18-cv-102-jdp

NANCY HOVE,
Respondent.

Cindy Hilsgen filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus challenging the amount of her
bond or pretrial custody in the Pierce County Jail. In a March 6, 2018 order, I stated that,
given the temporary nature of Hilsgen’s pretrial confinement, the court would schedule a
telephonic hearing on the petition rather than have the parties brief the petition. See Dkt. 7.
Respondent responded, stating that Hilsgen was released after the state court lowered
the bond amount to $30,000 and Hilsgen posted that amount. See Dkt. 14. I denied
respondent’s motion to dismiss the case, stating that Hilsgen was still “in custody” for purposes
of habeas relief because she was still subject to the terms of the bond. See Dkt. 17. But because
the modification of the bond and Hilsgen’s release raised the question whether Hilsgen wished
to continue seeking habeas relief, I gave her a short time to confirm whether she wished to
continue with the case. Id.
Hilsgen has responded with an amended petition and memorandum in support, which
clearly indicates her desire to continue pursuing habeas relief. Respondent need not file an
answer or more briefing; I will direct the clerk of court to schedule a telephonic hearing to
resolve the petition.

ORDER
IT IS ORDERED that the clerk of court is directed to set a telephonic hearing on
petitioner Cindy Hilsgen’s petition for writ of habeas corpus.
Entered April 16, 2018.
BY THE COURT:
/s/
________________________________________
JAMES D. PETERSON
District Judge

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