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Nature of Suit Code: 530
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS 

NORTHERN DIVISION 

EDDIE A. POINDEXTER PETITIONER 

v. NO. 3:20-cv-00009 DPM-PSH 

DEXTER PAYNE RESPONDENT 

ORDER

 Petitioner Eddie A. Poindexter (“Poindexter”) began this case by 

filing a petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2254. In 

the petition, he challenged his 2006 guilty plea in Washington County 

Circuit Court. He also challenged the Washington County Circuit Clerk’s 

alleged refusal to file two notices of appeal. Respondent Dexter Payne 

(“Payne”) has now filed a response to the petition. In the response, Payne 

maintained that the petition should be dismissed because it is barred by 

limitations; raises, in part, a state law claim; and contains claims that are 

procedurally barred from federal court review. Before giving serious 

consideration to Payne’s assertions, the Court accords Poindexter an 

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opportunity to file a reply. In the reply, Poindexter should explain why his 

petition should not be dismissed for the reasons advanced by Payne. 

Poindexter is given up to, and including, March 12, 2020, to file a reply. 

 IT IS SO ORDERED this 11th day of February, 2020. 

 __________________________________ 

 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE 

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