minal case, the Clerk's Office filed it with a civil case number, but the Court has the discretion to decide that discovery is not appropriate. See Alphin v. United States, 809 F.2d 236 (4th Cir.), cert. denied 480 U.S. 935 (1987) (district court may suspend or limit application of civil rules in summary proceedings).

minal case, the Clerk's Office filed it with a civil case number, but the Court has the discretion to decide that discovery is not appropriate. See Alphin v. United States, 809 F.2d 236 (4th Cir.), cert. denied 480 U.S. 935 (1987) (district court may suspend or limit application of civil rules in summary proceedings).