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Nature of Suit Code: 530
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

STEVEN DIAZ, No. CIV S-05-0376-MCE-CMK-P

Petitioner, 

vs. ORDER

DERRAL ADAMS,

Respondent.

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Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding with appointed counsel, brings this petition

for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Pending before the court are

petitioner’s pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus (Doc. 1), filed on February 25, 2005,

respondent’s answer (Doc. 14), filed on December 15, 2005, and petitioner’s reply (Docs. 24 and

25), filed by appointed counsel on March 27, 2006.

In his traverse, petitioner states that, at a minimum, an evidentiary hearing is

required on the issue of trial counsel’s performance with respect to DNA testing of the forensic

evidence. By this order, respondent is hereby directed to file a response to petitioner’s request

for an evidentiary hearing. Respondent should also address whether the court should grant leave

to take trial counsel’s deposition prior to, or in lieu of, an evidentiary hearing and the potential

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effect of a claim of attorney-client privilege on the issues presented in this case. Petitioner will

be given an opportunity to reply to respondent’s response.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Within 30 days of the date of this order, respondent shall file a brief

addressing: (a) petitioner’s request for an evidentiary hearing on the issue of trial counsel’s

performance; (b) whether the court should grant leave to take trial counsel’s deposition; and 

(c) the effect of attorney-client privilege; and

2. Petitioner may file a reply brief within 15 days after the date of service of

respondent’s brief. 

DATED: October 19, 2007

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CRAIG M. KELLISON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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