Rodriguez v. Bledsoe et al

Filing 4

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier, granting 2 motion to proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 3/3/06. (hbs)

Rodriguez v. Bledsoe et al

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Case 3:06-cv-00170-MJR-PMF

Document 4

Filed 03/03/2006

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS RICHARD C. RODRIGUEZ, JR., Inmate ) #64931-080, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) vs. ) ) B.A. BLEDSOE and KATHLEEN HAWK- ) SAWYER, ) ) Respondent. )

CIVIL NO. 06-170-MJR

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER REAGAN, District Judge: Petitioner filed this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 seeking to correct an error in the calculation of his sentence based on time spent in state custody. He seeks leave to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. 2). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent shall, within twenty-three (23) days of receipt of this application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, answer and show cause why the writ should not issue. Service upon the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, 750 Missouri Avenue, East St. Louis, Illinois, shall constitute sufficient service. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that pursuant to Local Rule 72.1(a)(2), this cause is referred to a United States Magistrate Judge for further pre-trial proceedings. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this entire matter be referred to a United States

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Case 3:06-cv-00170-MJR-PMF

Document 4

Filed 03/03/2006

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Magistrate Judge for disposition, as contemplated by Local Rule 72.2(b)(2) and 28 U.S.C. § 636(c), should all the parties consent to such a referral. IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED this 3rd day of March, 2006. s/ Michael J. Reagan MICHAEL J. REAGAN United States District Judge

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