Bell v. Duval
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Opinion
FILED UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AUG 2 8 2009 NANCY MAYER WHITTINGTON. CLERK U.S. DISHlleT COURT LLOYD BELL,
Plaintiff, v. Civil Action No. 09-1454 (UNA)
STANWOOD DUVAL,
Defendant.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
It appears that The Hon. Stanwood J. Duval, Jr., United States District Judge for the
Eastern District of Louisiana, has ordered plaintiffs commitment to the custody of the Attorney
General for the purpose of psychiatric and psychological examination to determine his
competency to stand trial in a pending criminal matter. See Compi. at 2-3 & Attach. Plaintiff
alleges that Judge Duval "knows that ... plaintiff is compentent to stand trial," and, accordingly,
that the commitment order is invalid. Id. at 3. He demands "restitutional punishment money" in
the amount of $2 million. Id. at 4.
Judge Duval enjoys absolute immunity from liability for damages for acts committed
within his judicial jurisdiction. See Mirales v. Waco, 502 U.S. 9 (1991); Forrester v. White, 484
U.S. 219 (1988); Bradley v. Fisher, 13 Wall. 335,20 L.Ed. 646 (1872). Accordingly, the Court
will dismiss this action with prejudice. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 1915(e)(2)(B)(iii), 1915A(b)(2).
An Order consistent with this Memorandum is issued separately on this same date.
United States District Judge
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