Lexington Records

civil · Lexington division · 5:25-cv-00303

Smith v. Paul, Warden

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, filed Sept. 2, 2025.

Docket number
5:25-cv-00303
Court
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky — Lexington
Date filed
Sept. 2, 2025
Assigned to
Gregory F. VanTatenhove
Nature of suit
Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Parties (as listed)

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Recent docket entries

Date#Entry
Sept. 5, 20253MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1. Smith's petition for a writ of habeas corpus 1 is DENIED without prejudice. If necessary, Smith may file a new habeas petition regarding the matter raised once he has fully exhausted his administrative remedies, through the BP-11 stage; 2. This action is DISMISSED and STRICKEN from the Court's docket; 3. The Court will enter a corresponding Judgment. Signed by Judge Gregory F. VanTatenhove on 9/3/2025.(KCF)cc: CORand Caleb Andrew Smith by US Mail

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