Encalade v. County of San Francisco - Civil Case Filing

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Filed February 18th, 2026

Detected February 19th, 2026

Summary

A new civil case, Encalade v. County of San Francisco, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 18, 2026. The case involves a prisoner's complaint regarding prison conditions.

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What changed

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has docketed a new civil case, Encalade v. County of San Francisco, Case Number 4:26-cv-01387-HSG, filed on February 18, 2026. The complaint, filed by Jacob Noel Encalade, alleges issues related to prison conditions and names the County of San Francisco and Sgt. Ibarra as defendants. The plaintiff has also filed a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis.

This filing initiates a new legal proceeding. The court has issued notices regarding the unsigned complaint and the requirement to pay the filing fee or complete the IFP affidavit within 28 days, with a specific deadline of March 27, 2026, for the IFP form. Legal professionals involved in representing government agencies or law enforcement in civil rights or prisoner condition cases should note this new filing and its associated deadlines.

What to do next

Review complaint and IFP filing for potential representation needs.
Ensure IFP form is completed or filing fee is paid by March 27, 2026.

Source document (simplified)

Encalade v. County of San Francisco et al

Case Number: 4:26-cv-01387-HSG Judge: Gilliam, Haywood S Location: Oakland Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Prison Condition Date Filed:

February 18, 2026

Last Filing Date:

February 17, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02-17-26 | 1 | UNSIGNED COMPLAINT against County of San Francisco, Sgt. Ibarra. Filed by Jacob Noel Encalade. (Attachments: # (1) Envelope)(jml, COURT STAFF) |
| 02-17-26 | 2 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jacob Noel Encalade. (jml, COURT STAFF) |
| 02-17-26 | 3 | CLERK'S NOTICE Regarding Unsigned Complaint. Signed Complaint due within 28 Days. (jml, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record list |
| 02-17-26 | 4 | CLERK'S NOTICE re completion of In Forma Pauperis affidavit or payment of filing fee due within 28 days. IFP Form due by 3/27/2026. (jml, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served b |
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