Opinion
CIVIL ACTION NO. 18-12018-MBB
10-19-2018
ORDER TO ANSWER BOWLER, U.S.M.J.
After review of the petition and in accordance with the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, respondent Steven Kenneway ("respondent"), Superintendent of the Massachusetts Correctional Institute in Shirley, Massachusetts, is ORDERED to file an answer to the petition within 20 days after receipt of this Order, exclusive of the day of receipt. The answer must include a statement notifying this court of the existence of any victim or victims as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 3771.
Pursuant to Rule 4, the Clerk shall serve a copy of the petition and an updated copy of the docket reflecting this court's October 17, 2018 Order upon respondent and the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The deadline for filing a dispositive motion or memorandum in opposition to the petition is December 18, 2018.
CONCLUSION
Respondent is ORDERED to file an answer within 20 days after receipt of this Order, exclusive of the day of receipt. The Clerk is directed to serve the petition by certified mail return receipt requested on respondent and the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and include the above-noted filings.
/s/ Marianne B. Bowler
MARIANNE B. BOWLER
United States Magistrate Judge