Williams v. Lindamood

Filing 5

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: Accordingly, the motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis [Doc. 1] is GRANTED and the Clerk is DIRECTED to serve copies of Petitioners petition for a writ of habeas corpus, memorandum in support, motion f or discovery [Docs. 24], and this memorandum and order upon Respondent. Respondent is hereby ORDERED to answer or otherwise respond to the petition and motion for discovery within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order. Signed by District Judge J Ronnie Greer on 2/10/2016. (c/m to pro se petitioner and all others as directed) (RLC, )

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
AT KNOXVILLE

ANTONEO JONTE WILLIAMS,
Petitioner,
v.
WARDEN CHERRY LINDAMOOD,
Respondent.

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No. 3:16-CV-062-JRG-CCS

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

The Court is in receipt of a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed pursuant to 28
U.S.C. § 2254 [Doc. 2], a memorandum in support of the petition for a writ of habeas corpus
[Doc. 3], a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis [Doc. 1], and a motion for discovery
[Doc. 4]. It appears from the application that Plaintiff lacks sufficient financial resources to pay
the $5.00 filing fee. Accordingly, the motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis [Doc. 1] is
GRANTED and the Clerk is DIRECTED to serve copies of Petitioner’s petition for a writ of
habeas corpus, memorandum in support, motion for discovery [Docs. 2–4], and this
memorandum and order upon Respondent.
Since it does not plainly appear from the face of the petition that it should be summarily
dismissed, Respondent is hereby ORDERED to answer or otherwise respond to the petition and
motion for discovery within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order.1 Rule 4 of the Rules
Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts.

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Respondent should

Any state court records should be sent directly to the Knoxville Division at 800 Market
Street, Suite 130, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.

specifically address whether the petition was timely filed and whether Petitioner has exhausted
his available state court remedies. 28 U.S.C. §§ 2244(d), 2254(b).
IT IS SO ORDERED.
ENTER:

s/J. RONNIE GREER
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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