Creech v. Warden, Chillicothe Correctional Institution

Filing 36

ORDER VACATING STAY - Based on recent status reports from the Warden to which Petitioner has not objected, the Court finds that the state court proceedings in deference to which this case was stayed are now final. Accordingly, the Stay of Proceedings (ECF No. 26 ) is VACATED and the Magistrate Judge treats the case as ripe for decision. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz on 12/27/17. (pb)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
WESTERN DIVISION AT CINCINNATI
SCOTT D. CREECH,
Petitioner,

:

- vs -

Case No. 1:15-cv-193
District Judge Michael R. Barrett
Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz

CHARLOTTE JENKINS, Warden,
Chillicothe Correctional Institution,
:
Respondent.

ORDER VACATING STAY

Based on recent status reports from the Warden to which Petitioner has not objected, the
Court finds that the state court proceedings in deference to which this case was stayed are now
final. Accordingly, the Stay of Proceedings (ECF No. 26) is VACATED and the Magistrate
Judge treats the case as ripe for decision.

December 27, 2017.
s/ Michael R. Merz
United States Magistrate Judge

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