Jackson v. Stephens Director TDCJ-CID

Filing 15

Opinion and Order: For the reasons discussed herein, the petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 is DISMISSED as moot. Further, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c), for the reasons discussed herein, a certificate of appealability is DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C O'Connor on 3/10/2016) (trt)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
FORT WORTH DIVISION
RICKEY DWIGHT JACKSON,
Petitioner,
v.
WILLIAM STEPHENS, Director,
Texas Department of Criminal Justice,
Correctional Institutions Division,
Respondent.

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Civil Action No. 4:14-CV-713-O

OPINION AND ORDER
Before the Court is a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 filed
by Petitioner, Rickey Dwight Jackson, a state prisoner who was confined in the Bridgeport Unit of
the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division (TDCJ), in Bridgeport,
Texas, when the petition was filed, against William Stephens, director of TDCJ, Respondent. After
considering the pleadings and relief sought by Petitioner, the Court has concluded that the petition
should be dismissed as moot.
I. BACKGROUND
By this action, Petitioner sought release to mandatory supervision. Pet. 7, ECF No. 1. The
TDCJ website and telephonic communication with the Bridgeport Unit confirms that Petitioner was
released and is no longer confined. As of this date, Petitioner has not notified the clerk of Court of
his current address or whereabouts.
II. DISCUSSION
Petitioner’s release has rendered his habeas petition moot. Bailey v. Southerland, 821 F.2d
277, 278-79 (5th Cir. 1987). Because this Court can no longer provide him with the relief he seeks,
dismissal of the petition is appropriate. McRae v. Hogan, 576 F.2d 615, 616-17 (5th Cir. 1978).

III. CONCLUSION
For the reasons discussed herein, the petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28
U.S.C. § 2254 is DISMISSED as moot. Further, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c), for the reasons
discussed herein, a certificate of appealability is DENIED.
SO ORDERED on this 10th day of March, 2016.

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Reed O’Connor
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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