Curtis v. Craig et al

Filing 26

ORDER adopting 19 Report and Recommendations. Curtis's petition for writ of habeas corpus is dismissed without prejudice. Before Curtis may bring a petition for habeas corpus in federal court, he must exhaust his available and effective remedies in state court. 28 U.S.C. § 2254(b). 20 Motion for summary judgment, and 24 Motion to amend,denied as moot. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 4/11/2014. (jak)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
WESTERN DIVISION
DEMETRIUS CURTIS,
ADC #120225
v.

PETITIONER
No. 4:13-cv-638-DPM-HDY

RAY HOBBS, Director, ADC

RESPONDENT
ORDER

Opposed recommendation, NQ 19, adopted.

FED.

R. CIV. P. 72(b)(3).

Curtis's petition for writ of habeas corpus is dismissed without prejudice.
Before Curtis may bring a petition for habeas corpus in federal court, he must
exhaust his available and effective remedies in state court. 28 U.S.C. §
2254(b). Motion for summary judgment, NQ 20, and motion to amend, NQ 24,
denied as moot.
So Ordered.

D.P. Marshall Jr.
United States District Judge