Meraz v. Jackson
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Opinion
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS CENTRAL DIVISION
JEROME MERAZ ADC #113295 PLAINTIFF
No. 4:25-cv-738-DPM
SCOTT JACKSON, Judge, Carroll County Circuit Court; SARA HUCKABEE, Governor, Arkansas State Capitol; DEXTER PAYNE, Director, ADC; and MICHELLE GREY, Warden, Delta Regional DEFENDANTS
ORDER The Court has reviewed Meraz’s § 1983 complaint. It reads like a § 2254 habeas petition. He’s challenging the legality of his criminal conviction and is seeking release. That relief isn’t available to him under § 1983. The Court gives Meraz the opportunity to clarify the nature of this action. E.g., Spencer v. Haynes, 774 F.3d 467, 471 (8th Cir. 2014). He must file a notice stating whether he intended to file a habeas petition. If he did, the Court will direct the Clerk to convert the case. But fair warning: If this case is converted to a habeas petition, and if the Court ultimately denies relief on the merits, any later § 2254 petition will be
subject to the statute’s restrictions on successive petitions. Shaw v. Delo, 971 F.2d 181, 184 (8th Cir. 1992). Meraz must file his notice no later than 22 September 2025. If he fails to do so, the Court will dismiss his case pursuant to LOCAL RULE 5.5(c)(2). So Ordered. AHoM fo D.P. Marshall Jr. United States District Judge 20 Avyust 2025 _
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