Pitts v. Norris

Filing 6

ORDER directing the Clerk to serve a copy of the petition for writ of habeas corpus and this order on the respondent and the Attorney General by regular mail, and directing the respondent to file a responsive pleading within 20 days after service, exclusive of the day of service. Signed by Magistrate Judge H. David Young on 1/16/09. (bkp) (Docket entry modified on 1/20/2009 to correct the Judge who signed the Order.) (thd).

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF DIVISION KENNETH RAY PITTS ADC #85938 5:08CV00322 BSM/HDY LARRY B. NORRIS Director, Arkansas Department of Correction ORDE R Petitioner has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, and paid the filing fee. The Clerk will serve a copy of the petition and this order on the respondent and the Attorney General by regular mail. The respondent will file an answer, motion, or other response, to the petition, in conformity with Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 cases in the United States District Courts, within twenty (20) days after service of this petition, exclusive of the day of service. IT IS SO ORDERED this 16 day of January, 2009. RESPONDENT PETITIONER

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE