Keith Thomas v. Matthew Cate

Filing 3

ORDER RE: SUMMARY DISMISSAL OF ACTION by Judge R. Gary Klausner. Based on the foregoing, IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. The case is summarily dismissed for lack of exhaustion, want of jurisdiction due to Thomas' lack of standing, and failure to se t forth a short and plain statement of the grounds for habeas jurisdiction. See Rule 4 of the Rule Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts; Local Rule 72-3.2. 2. In the event Wilkin, Bookman, or Baker wish to personall y file a habeas claim challenging the legality of a conviction and/or his confinement, the Clerk is directed to send Thomas three blank copies of the Central District's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in State Custody. Any habeas petition personally filed by Wilkin, Bookman, or Baker must comply with the instructions provided on the Central District of California's habeas form and must contain complete answers for all sections on the form, including informati on concerning the conviction being challenged. Any petition must also be fully exhausted and personally signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury. ***See attached Order for details.*** Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus By A Person In State Custody (3 Blank Petitions)) (es)