In re: William M. Bailey

UNPUBLISHED
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
No. 17-2403
In re: WILLIAM M. BAILEY,
Petitioner.
On Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.
Submitted: March 29, 2018 Decided: April 2, 2018
Before AGEE and DIAZ, Circuit Judges, and HAMILTON, Senior Circuit Judge.
Petition dismissed by unpublished per curiam opinion.
William M. Bailey, Petitioner Pro Se.
Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.

-- 1 of 2 --

2
PER CURIAM:
William M. Bailey has filed an original petition for a writ of habeas corpus,
challenging the legality of his state court convictions and seeking release. This court
ordinarily declines to entertain original habeas corpus petitions under 28 U.S.C. § 2241
(2012), and this case presents no reason to depart from this practice. Moreover, we
conclude that the interests of justice would not be served by transferring this case to the
district court. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 1631, 2241(b) (2012). Accordingly, we deny leave to
proceed in forma pauperis and dismiss the petition. We dispense with oral argument
because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before this
court and argument would not aid the decisional process.
PETITION DISMISSED

-- 2 of 2 --