Opinion
CASE NO. 3:20-CV-5325-RBL-DWC
05-21-2020
RORY L. MICKENS, Petitioner, v. RON HAYNES, Respondent.
ORDER
Petitioner Rory Mickens, who is proceeding pro se, filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Dkt. 8. In his Petition, Petitioner named the State of Washington as Respondent. See id. The proper respondent to a habeas petition is the "person who has custody over [the petitioner]." 28 U.S.C. § 2242; see also § 2243; Brittingham v. United States, 982 F.2d 378 (9th Cir. 1992); Dunne v. Henman, 875 F.2d 244, 249 (9th Cir. 1989). According to his Petition, Petitioner is currently confined at Stafford Creek Corrections Center ("SCCC") in Aberdeen, Washington. See Dkt. The Superintendent of SCCC is Ron Haynes.
Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is directed to substitute Ron Haynes as the Respondent in this action. The Clerk of Court is also directed to update the case title.
Dated this 21st day of May, 2020.
/s/_________
David W. Christel
United States Magistrate Judge