Petition DENIED.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 17, 2017.

Reply of petitioner Terry Allen Patterson filed.

Brief of respondent Michigan in opposition filed.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including January 17, 2017.

Response Requested . (Due December 16, 2016)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 22, 2016.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 24, 2016)

Terry Allen Patterson, Petitioner, pro se

Michigan, Respondent, represented by Hilary B. Georgia

Michigan, Respondent, represented by Michael D. Wendling