Patterson v. Director of the Department of Corrections et al, No. 3:2012cv00749 - Document 4 (E.D. Va. 2013)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Henry E. Hudson on 5/14/13. Copy sent: Yes(tdai, )

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division DONTE PATTERSON, Petitioner, Civil Action No. 3:12CV749-HEH v. DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, etal, Respondents. MEMORANDUM OPINION (Denying 28 U.S.C § 2254 Petition Without Prejudice) Petitioner, proceeding pro se, submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. By Memorandum Order entered on January 7, 2013, the Court directed Petitioner to complete and return, within fifteen days of the date of entry thereof, an affidavit in support of his request to proceed informa pauperis or pay the $5.00 filing fee. Morethan fifteen (15) days have passed and Petitioner has not returned the required informa pauperis affidavit. Petitioner has failed to pay the assessed fee or adequately explain any special circumstances warranting excuse frompayment. Accordingly, the petitionwill be DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. An appropriate Order shall accompany this Memorandum Opinion. Is! HENRY E. HUDSON Date Richmond, Virginia d UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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