Ross v. Epps et al

Filing 4

ORDER directing respondent to answer, Respondents' answer is due December 15, 2014. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jane M. Virden on 10/14/2014. (lec)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI
GREENVILLE DIVISION
JOHN A ROSS, JR.
VS.

PETITIONER
CIVIL ACTION NO.: 4:14-cv-87-SA-JMV

CHRISTOPHER B. EPPS, ET AL.

RESPONDENTS

ORDER
John A. Ross, Jr. has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254.
It is ORDERED:
1. No later than December 15, 2014, the respondent, through the Attorney General of the
State of Mississippi, must file his answer to this petition, along with full transcripts of all
proceedings in the state courts of Mississippi arising from the charge of one count of murder
against petitioner in the Circuit Court of Sunflower County, Mississippi.
3. Within 14 days of service upon him of a copy of respondent’s answer, petitioner may
file his traverse or reply to the allegations contained in such answer.
4. The clerk of this court will serve by email (Return Receipt, High Importance) a copy of
the petition, this order, acknowledgment of service of process form, and any other initial filings,
upon Jim Hood, Attorney General of the State of Mississippi, or his lawful successor, to
Assistant Attorneys General Jerrolyn Owens and Lesley Miller. The respondent must
electronically file the completed acknowledgment of service of process form upon receipt.
Petitioner is warned that failure to keep this court informed of his current address could also lead
to dismissal of his lawsuit.

THIS, the 14th day of October, 2014.

/s/ Jane M. Virden
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE