Raquel Bredemeier v. State of Nebraska

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Nebraska grants Raquel Bredemeier’s motion for an extension of time to appeal the dismissal without prejudice of her habeas petition. The court finds good cause under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 4(a)(5) and sets February 4, 2026, as the deadline to file a notice of appeal and request a certificate of appealability. The order also directs the Clerk to provide an in forma pauperis application and establish a corresponding case-management deadline.

Holdings

1. The court granted Petitioner’s motion for an extension of time because she timely sought the extension and showed good cause through her asserted good-faith effort, nonintentional misunderstanding, and prompt corrective action.
2. The extension could run until February 4, 2026, and no further extension could be granted under Rule 4(a)(5).

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court should extend the time for Petitioner to file a notice of appeal under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 4(a)(5)(A) based on excusable neglect or good cause.
2. What deadline and conditions govern Petitioner’s filing of a notice of appeal following the granted extension.

Disposition

other