Rushing v. Hobbs

Filing 3

ORDER directing the Clerk to serve a copy of the Petition 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 of this petition, exclusive of the day of service. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney on 4/29/10. (bkp)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF DIVISION DARNELL RUSHING, ADC #080025 5:10CV00127SWW-JTK RAY HOBBS, Director, Arkansas Department of Correction ORDER Petitioner has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Permission is granted to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 (DE #1). 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 29th day of April, 2010. RESPONDENT

PETITIONER

_____________________________ United States Magistrate Judge