Joshua Junker v. Pamela Bondi, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Arizona reviewed and accepted a magistrate judge’s Report and Recommendation concerning Joshua Junker’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The court denied and dismissed the petition without prejudice and directed the Clerk to enter judgment and terminate the case.

Holdings

1. When no party files a timely objection to a magistrate judge's Report and Recommendation, the district court is relieved of its obligation to review the recommendation, although it may review the recommendation notwithstanding the absence of objections.
2. The petition for a writ of habeas corpus is denied and dismissed without prejudice.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court should accept the magistrate judge's Report and Recommendation when neither party filed a timely objection.
2. Whether the habeas corpus petition should be denied and dismissed without prejudice.

Disposition

dismissed