Baughman
(HC) Morris v. Baughman
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 CONDALEE MORRIS, No. 2:19-cv-661-TLN-EFB P Petitioner, v. ORDER DAVID BAUGHMAN, Respondent. 16 Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding without counsel. This action was opened when he filed a “petition for writ of habeas corpus” alleging procedural shortcomings in at least two prison disciplinary proceedings. ECF No. 1. The court previously, due to ambiguities in the petition, directed petitioner to state whether he intended this action to proceed as a habeas petition or as a collection of claims brought pursuant to section 1983. ECF No. 14. Petitioner responded and affirmed his intent to pursue a habeas action. ECF No. 15. The court has identified deficiencies in the petition and, prior to recommending dismissal, will provide petitioner a chance to address them. Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petitioner seeks leave to proceed in forma pauperis. ECF No. 12. He has made the 27…