* This order and judgment is not binding precedent, e xcept under the

doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or coll ateral estoppel. The court generally disfavors the citation of orders and judg ments; nevertheless, an order and judgment may be cited under the terms and condi tions of 10th Cir. R. 36.3. 

## F I L E D United States Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit 

### DEC 14 1999 

### PATRICK FISHER Clerk 

### UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS

TENTH CIRCUIT

GEORGE A. SHAMBLIN, Petitioner-Appellant,

v. CLARK V. OWENS, Judge of Sedgwick County District Court; GARY L. WILSON, El Dorado Correctional Facility, Respondents-Appellees. No. 99-3245 (D.C. No. 99-3077-GTV) (Kansas)



### ORDER AND JUDGMENT *

Before SEYMOUR , Chief Judge, BALDOCKand HENRY , Circuit Judges.

After examining the briefs and appellate record, th is panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not materiallyassist the determination of this appeal. See Fed. R. App. P. 34(a)(2); 10th Cir. R. 34.1(G). Th e cause is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument.-2-

George A. Shamblin, a state prisoner, brought a pro se petition for a writ of mandamus to compel a state court judge to approve transcripts Mr. Shamblin contends he needs to pursue an appeal of his state conviction. Mr. Shamblin also sought timely rulings on future motions, a copy of his presentence evaluation, and access to his correctional records. The district c ourt dismissed the petition, holding that it had no authority to issue a writ of mandamus to a state judge, a state department of corrections, or a prison warden . Mr. Shamblin appeals, contending that the district court erred by not con struing his petition liberally, by holding that it was without jurisdiction, and by de nying him relief. We affirm. We agree with Mr. Shamblin that because we construe pro se complaints liberally, the fact that federal courts have no jur isdiction to issue writs of mandamus to state judges or prison officials is notdispositive. See Olson v. Hart, 965 F.2d 940, 942 (10th Cir. 1992) (construing pro se petition for writ of mandamus as both habeas petition and civil rights c omplaint). Accordingly, we characterize the complaint as one arising under 28 U.S.C. § 1983 and asserting denial of access to the courts. Nonetheless, we co nclude that dismissal is proper here because Mr. Shamblin has failed to state a con stitutional claim for relief. Mr. Shamblin is currently represented by appointed counsel in the direct appeal of his state conviction. The record reveals assurances from the state court judge that all the necessary transcripts will be pr ovided to that counsel. Although-3-

Mr. Shamblin makes the conclusory statement in his brief on appeal that he needs the material he seeks to assist his attorney in the preparation of a meaningful appeal, he has offered no evidence to support that assertion. Absent any showing that Mr. Shamblin’s failure to obtain the transcrip t and other material he requests has affected his right to pursue a meaningful appea l through appointed counsel, he has failed to state a constitutional deprivation

. Accordingly, the dismissal of Mr. Shamblin’s petiti on is AFFIRMED

. Judge Baldock concurs in the result. ENTERED FOR THE COURT Stephanie K. Seymour Chief Judge