Evidence Section • Quiet Public Beta
Evidence Continuity
This section catalogs all available records, missing documents, and documentation gaps across juvenile justice, education, disability, and parental participation domains.
Evidence Inventory
The project maintains a catalog of all relevant evidence types. Key items include:
Court Records
Juvenile petitions, orders, pleas, dispositional judgments.
High PriorityPolice Records
Incident reports, CAD logs, body-camera footage (Los Alamos Police Department).
High PriorityCorrespondence
Emails and letters from probation, schools, attorneys, and agencies.
IEP / School Documents
IEP notices, meeting notes, attendance, and placement records.
CYFD / JPO Files
Probation case notes, transition plans, and case manager records.
Medical / Treatment Records
Prescriptions, psychiatrist reports, and service documentation.
Witness Statements
Guardian timeline, notes, and any affidavits.
Documentation Status Labels
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Supported | Directly documented by available exhibits. |
| Partially Supported | Some records exist; key documents still missing. |
| Reported | Based on guardian account; supporting records pending. |
| Needs Exhibit | Statement made but no source attached. |
| Open Question | No available record; requires further investigation. |
Missing Records
- Los Alamos Police Department incident report (May 2, 2025) — missing
- Body-camera footage (bus and apartment contact) — missing
- Court summons / notice for December 30, 2025 hearing — missing
- Signed plea agreement pages (parent signature) — missing
- Completed IEP documents after November 20, 2025 — missing
- Proof of service of any juvenile court notices — missing
Major Deadlines
| Claim Type | Deadline (New Mexico) | Status / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tort Claim Notice | 90 days from incident | Verify service dates |
| §1983 (Civil Rights) | 3 years (NM personal injury SOL) | Likely until 2028 |
| IDEA Due Process | ~1 year from alleged denial | Confirm exact NM deadline |
| OCR Complaint | 180 days from discrimination | Example: June 2026 deadline possible |
| IPRA Requests | 15 days to respond | Track overdue requests |
Case Timeline (May 2025 – January 2026)
May 2, 2025 — Los Alamos Police Department Contact
Status: Partially Supported
Detective Garcia contacted Ryder on the school bus and later at the parent’s apartment. No warrant or court order has been produced. Parental notice and probable cause questions remain open.
May 28, 2025 — Plea and Probation
Status: Partially Supported
Ryder taken into custody. Court forms show probation and placement. Parent’s signature absent; only Steven Dunn signed.
August 2025 — Placement with Steven Dunn
Status: Partially Supported
Judge ordered Ryder to reside with Steven Dunn. Order appears limited to physical placement. Agencies reportedly treated it as broader decision-making authority.
November 17–20, 2025 — IEP Meeting and Placement Change
Status: Supported by record
Official IEP notice sent November 17 for meeting on November 20. Parent did not attend due to short notice.
December 30, 2025 — Plea Agreement Hearing
Status: Open Question
New plea agreement signed by Ryder and Steven Dunn before parent received a copy. No record of notice has been located.
January 2026 — Judgment & Disposition
Status: Partially Supported
Formal judgment filed with conditions including RTC placement, medication, probation, restitution, and curfew. Some signature pages incomplete.
Parent Participation Matrix
| Event | Date | Notice Given? | Timing | Parent Attended? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28 Plea Hearing | May 28, 2025 | No record | Unknown | No | Open Question |
| August Placement Order | August 2025 | No record | Unknown | No | Open Question |
| IEP Meeting | Nov 20, 2025 | Yes | 3 days | No | Partial |
| Dec 30 Plea Hearing | Dec 30, 2025 | No record | Unknown | No | Open Question |
Public Accountability & Remedy Tracking
Master Remedy Index
| Category | Action Taken | Date | Agency / Jurisdiction | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Complaint | Garcia complaint filed | May 2025 | Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) | Denied / disputed |
| Public Records | Bodycam / IPRA requests | May–June 2025 | Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) | Delayed / incomplete |
| Tort Notice | NMTCA notice prepared | 2025 | NM County / Risk Mgmt | Needs service confirmation |
| Civil Rights | DOJ complaint | 2025 | DOJ | Submitted |
| Disability Rights | ADA / Section 504 complaint | 2025 | Federal / State agency | Submitted / pending |
| Accreditation | CALEA complaint | 2025 | CALEA | Submitted / pending |
Record Says / Record Does Not Say
May 2, 2025 – Garcia Incident
Record says: Detective Garcia approached or boarded the school bus and removed Ryder.
Record does not say: The legal authority for the removal.
August 2025 Placement Order
Record says: Ryder was ordered to reside with Steven Dunn.
Record does not say: Whether the order transferred legal custody, medical, or educational authority.
Open Questions Registry
| Question | Evidence Located | Evidence Missing | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| What authority supported removing Ryder from the school bus? | Incident report references | Signed order / statute | Open |
| Was parental notification required and provided? | None located | Certificate of service | Open |
| Did the August 2025 order transfer only residence or also legal/medical/educational authority? | Order document | Clarification order / findings | Open |
| Was notice provided for the December 30, 2025 hearing? | None located | Service record / certificate | Open |
Missing Evidence Engine
| Missing Item | Record Basis | Why It Matters | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signed Order – Bus Removal | May 2 incident report | Establishes legal authority | Critical |
| Certificate of Service – Dec 30 Hearing | Plea agreement executed | Verifies notice to parent | Critical |
| Hearing Transcripts (May 28 & Dec 30) | Docket entries exist | Establishes what occurred | Critical |
| Full Bodycam Footage (May 2) | Incident report references camera | Documents encounter | Critical |
| Complete IEP Meeting Notes | Notice dated Nov 17 | Educational authority and participation | High |
| Clarification Order – August 2025 Placement | Placement order exists | Scope of authority unclear | High |
Contradiction Matrix
| Conflict Type | Example | Records Involved | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authority Conflict | Placement order interpreted as transferring medical/educational authority | August 2025 Court Order vs. agency practice | Open |
| Notice Conflict | Plea agreement signed by Steven Dunn before parent received notice | Signed agreement vs. parent notification date | Open |
| Participation Conflict | IEP meeting held with only 3 days notice | IEP Notice (Nov 17) vs. Meeting date (Nov 20) | Open |
| Guardianship Conflict | Steven Dunn treated as educational decision-maker | School communications vs. Court Order | Open |
| Service Conflict | December 30 hearing held with no record of service on parent | Hearing held vs. Certificate of Service | Open |
| Sequence Conflict | Plea agreement executed before parent received copy | Signed agreement vs. email timestamp | Open |
Timeline Confidence Layer
| Event | Source Type | Reliability Tier | Evidence Status | Authority Status | Notice Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 – Bus Removal | Guardian timeline + complaint | Medium | Partial | Unverified | Missing | Low–Medium |
| May 28, 2025 – Plea Hearing | Court documents + guardian notes | Medium–High | Partial | Partial | Missing | Medium |
| August 2025 – Placement Order | Court order | High | Supported | Partial | Missing | Medium–High |
| November 20, 2025 – IEP Meeting | IEP meeting notice | High | Supported | Partial | Partial | Medium–High |
| December 30, 2025 – Plea Agreement | Email + signed agreement | Medium | Partial | Unverified | Missing | Low–Medium |
| January 2026 – Judgment & Disposition | Court documents | High | Partial | Partial | Missing | Medium–High |
Document Handling & Redaction Policy
Purpose
The Authority Gap Project is a procedural accountability and documentation initiative. Its purpose is to evaluate records, authority, notice, participation, and procedural safeguards using an evidence-first methodology. The project is not intended to serve as a public repository of complete case files.
Record Categories
Records reviewed by the project may include court records, agency records, school records, public records responses, complaint correspondence, audio and video materials, policies and procedures, and statutes.
Public Presentation
Findings are presented through summaries, timelines, audit tables, redacted excerpts, open-question analysis, and Record Says / Record Does Not Say review. The project generally avoids publishing complete records containing personal, educational, medical, juvenile, or sensitive information.
Redaction Principles
Information may be redacted to protect minors, educational records, medical information, personally identifying information, sensitive contact information, and confidential or protected records. Redactions do not indicate that information is being concealed from review; they indicate that information is being withheld from public display while remaining available for authorized review where appropriate.
Evidence Methodology
The absence of a record does not establish that an action lacked authority. It establishes only that the authority has not yet been verified through the currently available record. Missing records are treated as evidentiary gaps rather than proof of wrongdoing.
Transparency Commitment
Whenever a finding depends upon records that have not yet been located, requested, produced, or reviewed, the project will identify that limitation. Issues may be classified as Supported, Partially Supported, Contradicted, or Open Question. The goal is to maintain a clear distinction between documented facts, governing authority, analytical observations, and unresolved questions.
Editorial Standards
| Use (Neutral) | Avoid (Accusatory) |
|---|---|
| documentation gap | cover-up / concealment |
| appears inconsistent | fabricated / fraudulent |
| raises questions | proves misconduct |
| requires clarification | suggests criminal intent |
| unsupported by identified authority | illegal custody transfer |
| reported by guardian | asserted as fact |