Polivka v. Hobbs

Filing 7

ORDER directing the Clerk to serve, by regular mail, a copy of 2 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Joseph Polivka, 3 Brief in Support of Petition, and this Order on Respondent and the Arkansas Attorney General; Respondent is directed to file a response within 21 days after service. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerry W. Cavaneau on 11/30/10. (vjt)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF DIVISION JOSEPH POLIVKA ADC #070801 V. NO. 5:10cv00294 JMM-JWC RESPONDENT PETITIONER

RAY HOBBS, Director, Arkansas Department of Correction

ORDER Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, brings this 28 U.S.C. § 2254 petition for writ of habeas corpus and a supporting brief (docs. 2, 3). Pursuant to the Court's order of October 4, 2010 (doc. 4), Petitioner has now submitted the $5.00 statutory filing fee (doc. 6). See Rule 3(a)(1), Rules Governing § 2254 Cases in United States District Courts. The Clerk of the Court is directed to serve, by regular mail, a copy of the petition, supporting brief, and this order on Respondent and the Arkansas Attorney General. Respondent is directed to file an answer, motion or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service of the petition, exclusive of the day of service. See § 2254 Rules 4 & 5. IT IS SO ORDERED this 30th day of November, 2010.

__________________________________ UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE