United States of America v. Chad Michael Simons

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS CENTRAL DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PLAINTIFF

v. CASE NO. 4:22-CR-00266-BSM CHAD MICHAEL SIMONS DEFENDANT Reg. No. 22337-510 ORDER Chad Simons’s pro se motion for copies [Doc. No. 70] is granted in part and denied in part. The clerk is directed to send Simons copies of his plea agreement [Doc. No. 39] and the docket sheet. Simons’s request for a copy of his sentencing transcript is denied because the Eighth Circuit has not certified that it 1s necessary “to decide issues presented in a pending, non-frivolous case.” Chapman v. United States, 55 F.3d 390, 391 (8th Cir. 1995) (per curiam) (citing United States v. Losing, 601 F.2d 351, 353 (8th Cir. 1979) (per curiam)). If Simons wishes to purchase a transcript, he must contact Valarie Flora at 500 West Capitol Ave. Little Rock, AR 72201. IT IS SO ORDERED this 27th day of October, 2025.

Dinan Ly M390 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE