IN RE: Jamone SMITH (2019)

Jamone Smith petitions for a writ of mandamus, alleging that the district court has improperly denied his request for release from his commitment pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 4246 (2012). He seeks an order from this court directing the district court to release him, with or without conditions. “[M]andamus is a drastic remedy that should only be used in extraordinary circumstances and may not be used as a substitute for appeal.” In re Lockheed Martin Corp., 503 F.3d 351, 353 (4th Cir. 2007). We issue a writ of mandamus only when the petitioner has no other adequate means to attain the relief desired, the petitioner shows that his right to issuance of the writ is clear and undisputable, and the court deems the writ appropriate under the circumstances. In re Murphy–Brown, LLC, 907 F.3d 788 (4th Cir. 2018). Smith has not met this burden. Accordingly, we grant leave to proceed in forma pauperis and deny the mandamus petition. We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before this court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

PETITION DENIED

PER CURIAM:

Petition denied by unpublished per curiam opinion. Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.