IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS DELTA DIVISION MICHAEL JUSTIN PARKINS PLAINTIFF ADC #168018

v. CASE NO. 2:23-CV-00230-BSM DEXTER PAYNE, et al., DEFENDANTS ORDER Having reviewed the record de novo, Magistrate Judge Patricia S. Harris’s recommended disposition [Doc. No. 4] is adopted. Michael Parkins’s complaint is dismissed without prejudice, this dismissal is a “strike” within the meaning of

(g), and

an in forma pauperis appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith.

(a)(3). Parkins may, however, file a claim with the Arkansas State Claims Commission seeking restitution for his allegedly stolen funds. See Light v. Blackwell,

(E.D. Ark. 1979), aff'd,

(8th Cir. 1980). The claim form and instructions for submitting claims are available on the Arkansas State Claims Commission website (https://arclaimscommission.arkansas.gov/). IT IS SO ORDERED this 21st day of December, 2023.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE