Parkins v. Paine

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS DELTA DIVISION MICHAEL JUSTIN PARKINS PLAINTIFF ADC #168018

v. CASE NO. 2:23-CV-00230-BSM DEXTER PAYNE, et al., DEFENDANTS ORDER Having reviewed the record de novo, Magistrate Judge Patricia S. Harris’s recommended disposition [Doc. No. 4] is adopted. Michael Parkins’s complaint is dismissed without prejudice, this dismissal is a “strike” within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g), and

an in forma pauperis appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3). Parkins may, however, file a claim with the Arkansas State Claims Commission seeking restitution for his allegedly stolen funds. See Light v. Blackwell, 472 F. Supp. 333, 336-37 (E.D. Ark. 1979), aff'd, 620 F.2d 307 (8th Cir. 1980). The claim form and instructions for submitting claims are available on the Arkansas State Claims Commission website (https://arclaimscommission.arkansas.gov/). IT IS SO ORDERED this 21st day of December, 2023.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE