(HC) Simpson v. Black

Opinion

} HAROLD ROCHELLE SIMPSON, ) Case No.: 1:21-cv-01121 JLT EPG (HC) Petitioner, ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO ) CHANGE NAME OF RESPONDENT v. ) CINDY BLACK, Acting Executive Director of Napa State Hosp.,_ ) ° Respondent. ) Harold Rochelle Simpson is proceeding pro se with a petition for writ of habeas corpus. Respondent reported Simpson “is committed to Napa State Hospital, where Cindy Black is the Actin: Executive Director.” (Doc. 13 at 1, n.1.) Respondent requests the Court “substitute Cindy Black as Respondent in this matter.” (/d., citing Brittingham v. United States, 982 F.2d 378, 379 (9th Cir. 1992).) Based upon the information provided, the Court agrees Cindy Black is the proper Responder See Rule 2(a) of the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases; Ortiz-Sandoval v. Gomez, 81 F.3d 891, 894 (9th Cir. 1996); Stanley v. California Supreme Court, 21 F.3d 359, 360 (9th Cir. 1994)). Accordingly, th Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to change the name of the Respondent to Cindy Black. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: _ March 13, 2022 Charis [Tourn TED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE