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Mailbox Rule Only Applies to Use of Prison Mail System

A pro se prisoner's notice of appeal is deemed filed when the prisoner
delivers it to prison authorities for forwarding. This prisoner asked his
sister to mail the notice, so he was not entitled to the benefit of this
"prison mailbox" rule when it arrived late. Neither his sister's
affirmation ...

 

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