Howard v. State of Washington

Filing 12

ORDER DISMISSING ACTION by Judge Richard A Jones. The Court adopts the Report and Recommendation. Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. 8) and this action are DISMISSED without prejudice. In accordance with Rule 11 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, a certificate of appealability is DENIED. (copy mailed to petitioner this date) (PM)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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RICHARD CARL HOWARD II,
Petitioner,

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Case No. C14-1854-RAJ

v.

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ORDER DISMISSING ACTION
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STATE OF WASHINGTON,
Respondent.

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The Court, having reviewed petitioner’s petition for writ of habeas corpus, the Report and

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Recommendation of Mary Alice Theiler, United States Magistrate Judge, and the remaining

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record, hereby finds and ORDERS:

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The Court adopts the Report and Recommendation;

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(2)

Petitioner’s petition for writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. 8) and this action are

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DISMISSED without prejudice;
(3)

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In accordance with Rule 11 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the

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United States District Courts, a certificate of appealability is DENIED; and

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The Clerk is directed to send copies of this Order to petitioner and to the

Honorable Mary Alice Theiler.
DATED this 23rd day of March, 2015.

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The Honorable Richard A. Jones
United States District Judge

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ORDER DISMISSING ACTION
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