In re: Kenneth Watford

Filing

UNPUBLISHED PER CURIAM OPINION filed. Motion disposition in opinion--granting Motion to proceed in forma pauperis (FRAP 24) [999970192-2]; granting Motion to supplement [999960114-2]; denying Motion for writ of habeas corpus (FRAP 21) [999952703-2] Originating case number: 8:15-cv-03756-PJM Copies to all parties and the district court/agency. [1000026780]. Mailed to: Kenneth Watford. [16-2220]

Download PDF
Appeal: 16-2220 Doc: 8 Filed: 02/21/2017 Pg: 1 of 2 UNPUBLISHED UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT No. 16-2220 In re: KENNETH WAYNE WATFORD, Petitioner. On Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Submitted: February 16, 2017 Before GREGORY, Chief Judge, HAMILTON, Senior Circuit Judge. Decided: DUNCAN, February 21, 2017 Circuit Judge, and Petition dismissed by unpublished per curiam opinion. Kenneth Wayne Watford, Petitioner Pro Se. Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit. Appeal: 16-2220 Doc: 8 Filed: 02/21/2017 Pg: 2 of 2 PER CURIAM: Kenneth Wayne Watford petitions for an original writ of habeas corpus release. challenging the revocation of his pretrial This court ordinarily declines to entertain original habeas corpus petitions under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (2012), and this case provides Moreover, we no reason conclude to that depart a from transfer the rule. the to general district court would not be in the interests of justice. See 28 U.S.C. § 1631 (2012). Watford’s Accordingly, supplement pauperis his and although petition, dismiss the we we deny grant leave petition. We to proceed dispense motion in with to forma oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before this court and argument would not aid the decisional process. PETITION DISMISSED 2

Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.


Why Is My Information Online?