UNITED STATES v. JACOBS (2021)

In this motion for compassionate release brought by Michael Jacobs, the district court entered an order denying the motion without prejudice for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. Jacobs noted his appeal from the order dismissing his motion without prejudice and, on appeal, sought consideration of his motion on the merits. However, subsequently, the district court granted Jacobs reconsideration, assumed that administrative remedies were exhausted, and denied the motion on the merits. Because Jacobs has already received the relief he seeks on appeal, this appeal is now moot. See Incumaa v. Ozmint, 507 F. 3d 281, 286 (4th Cir. 2007) (setting forth principles of appellate mootness). Accordingly, we dismiss the appeal. 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.

DISMISSED

PER CURIAM:

Dismissed by unpublished per curiam opinion. Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.