Hamblin v. Steed et al

Filing 3

ORDER transferring this case immediately to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, Hot Springs Division. Signed by Judge James M. Moody on 4/11/11. (kpr) [Transferred from ared on 4/12/2011.]

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
WESTERN DIVISION
JUSTIN HAMBLIN, ADC # 105059
V.

PLAINTIFF

No. 4:11CV000301 JMM-BD

STEED and GARLAND COUNTY

DEFENDANTS
ORDER

Justin Hamblin filed a pro se Complaint (docket entry #2) under 42 U.S.C. § 1983,
on April 6, 2011, and an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (#1). Mr. Hamblin
alleges that his constitutional rights were violated in the Garland County Jail, which is
located in the Western District of Arkansas. According to Complaint, the events giving
rise to the lawsuit occurred in Garland County, Arkansas.
The interests of justice would best be served by transferring this case to the United
States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, under 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a) and
28 U.S.C. § 1391(e). The Clerk of Court is directed to transfer this case immediately to
the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, Hot Springs
Division, 100 Reserve Street, Room 347, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 11 day of April , 2011.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE