(HC) Scott v. Lynch

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 TIANTE DION SCOTT, No. 2:22-cv-01815 DB P Petitioner, v. ORDER AND JEFF LYNCH, FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS Respondent. 16 Petitioner, a state prisoner, filed a pro se petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 on October 13, 2022. (ECF No. 1.) Petitioner has also filed an affidavit in support of an application to proceed in forma pauperis. (ECF No. 5.) Examination of the affidavit reveals petitioner is unable to afford the costs of this action. Leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). Upon screening the petition, however, it plainly appears petitioner is not entitled to relief. It is therefore recommended the court summarily dismiss the petition. I. Screening Requirement Under Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases, this court is required to conduct a preliminary review of all petitions for writ of habeas corpus filed by state prisoners.…