Petition DENIED.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 19, 2017.

Waiver of right of respondent Shawn Hatton, Warden to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due December 21, 2016)

Party name:, Petitioner, represented by Melvin James Thomas

Shawn Hatton, Warden, Respondent, represented by Lance E. Winters