Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit August 5, 2009, No. 09-6679 (Davidson v. Maryland)

PER CURIAM:

Bryant Elliott Davidson seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying relief on his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (2006) complaint. The notice of appeal was received in the district court shortly after expiration of the appeal period. Because Davidson is incarcerated, the notice is considered filed as of the date it was properly delivered to prison officials for mailing to the court. Fed. R.