Smith v. Hobbs

Filing 8

ORDER directing the Clerk to serve a copy of the petition and this Order on the respondent and the Attorney General by regular mail. The respondent shall file his answer within 20 days after service of the petition, exclusive of the day of service. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney on 5/16/11. (kpr)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION

THEODIS SMITH
ADC #108054
vs.

PETITIONER

Civil Case No. 5:11CV00079 DPM-JTK

RAY HOBBS
Director, Arkansas Department of Correction

RESPONDENT

ORDER
Petitioner has paid his required $5.00 filing fee. (Doc. No. 7) 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 16th day of May, 2011.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE