Johnson v. Warden, USP Canaan

Filing 7

ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry) 1. The motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. 5) is GRANTED for the sole purpose of the filing of the action. 2. The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is DISMISSED without prejudice. 3. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case and NOTIFY Petitioner.(eo)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
STEVEN A. JOHNSON,
Petitioner,
v.
WARDEN, USP CANAAN,
Respondent.

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1:17-cv-0261
Hon. John E. Jones III

ORDER
April 13, 2017
NOW THEREFORE, upon preliminary review of the Petition for Writ of
Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1), see R. Governing § 2254
CASES R. 4, 1(b), and for the reasons set forth in the Court’s memorandum of the
same date, it is hereby ORDERED that:
1.

The motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. 5) is GRANTED for
the sole purpose of the filing of the action.

2.

The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is DISMISSED
without prejudice.

3.

The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case and NOTIFY
Petitioner.

s/ John E. Jones III
John E. Jones III
United States District Judge