Narrative Opinion Summary
Eric Rampert petitions for a writ of mandamus to compel the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania to make a ruling on his habeas corpus petition. The petition is dismissed as moot. Rampert filed his habeas corpus petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 in June 2011, to which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania responded in August 2011. After filing a traverse, Rampert sought a writ of mandamus from this Court in June 2012, urging the District Court to issue a ruling. He also requested the appointment of counsel. The District Court ultimately denied his habeas petition on August 1, 2012. Consequently, the mandamus petition is deemed moot, leading to its dismissal. Additionally, the request for appointment of counsel is denied.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appointment of Counsel in Habeas Casessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The request for appointment of counsel in the mandamus proceeding was denied, reflecting the court's discretion in appointing counsel for habeas petitioners.
Reasoning: He also requested the appointment of counsel. Additionally, the request for appointment of counsel is denied.
Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The habeas corpus petition filed by Rampert was addressed and denied by the District Court, concluding the need for further action on the petition itself.
Reasoning: Rampert filed his habeas corpus petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 in June 2011. The District Court ultimately denied his habeas petition on August 1, 2012.
Mandamus Reliefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The petition for a writ of mandamus is dismissed as moot because the District Court has already ruled on the habeas corpus petition.
Reasoning: The petition is dismissed as moot. Rampert sought a writ of mandamus from this Court in June 2012, urging the District Court to issue a ruling. The District Court ultimately denied his habeas petition on August 1, 2012.