USA v. Willocks et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
United States of America, )
) ORDER DENYING
Plaintiff, ) MOTION FOR TRANSCRIPTS
)
vs. )
)
Melinda Bulgin, ) Case No. 4:15-cr-102
)
Defendant. )
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Before the Court is the Defendant’s pro se “Motion for Sentencing Transcripts” filed on June 12,
2020. See Doc. No. 750. In her motion, the Defendant requests transcripts of her sentencing hearing be
prepared and sent to her for the purpose of preparing a motion pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255. At this
time, the Defendant has not filed a motion pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255. The Eighth Circuit Court of
Appeals has continually held a motion for transcripts prior to the filing of a Section 2255 motion as
premature. United States v. Barnett, 389 Fed. Appx. 575, 575 (8th Cir. 2010); United States v. Losing,
601 F.2d 351, 351-53 (8th Cir. 1979). Accordingly, at this time, the Defendant’s motion for transcripts
(Doc. No. 750) is DENIED.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 15th day of June, 2020.
/s/ Daniel L. Hovland
Daniel L. Hovland, District Judge
United States District Court
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