Opinion
3:22-cv-05621-LK-JRC
03-16-2023
JOSEPH SCOTT WRIGHT, Petitioner, v. ED TROYER, Respondent.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, ANSWER THE PETITION
J. Richard Creatura United States Magistrate Judge
This is a federal habeas action filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On September 9, 2022, the Court directed service upon respondent and upon the Attorney General of the State of Washington copies of the habeas petition, all documents in support thereof, the order, and the Notice of Option of Consent. See Dkt. 7. In that order the Court directed respondent to file and serve an answer within 45 days after service of the petition. See id. The docket indicates that service was executed upon the Attorney General and the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office on September 15 and 16, 2022, respectively. See Dkts. 9, 10. On December 7, 2022, the Court issued an order directing respondent to answer the petition on or before December 23, 2022. See Dkt. 11. However, to date respondent has not answered the petition. Therefore, the Court directs respondent show cause why relief should not be granted, or otherwise answer the petition, on or before April 5, 2023. The Clerk shall arrange for service by certified mail upon respondent and upon the Attorney General of the State of Washington a copy of this order.