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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

HUNG PHOUC NGUYEN,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-02-2758 LKK JFM P

vs.

MIKE KNOWLES, et al., ORDER

Respondents.

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with an application for writ of

habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Petitioner paid the filing fee for this action when

the action was filed. Subsequently, on February 6, 2003, petitioner filed an application to

proceed in forma pauperis, which was denied without prejudice since the filing fee had been

paid. (See Order filed February 27, 2003.) 

In light of the complexity of the legal issues involved, the court has determined

that the interests of justice require appointment of counsel. See 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B); see

also Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d 952, 954 (9th Cir. 1983). Accordingly, the February 27, 2003

order will be vacated, petitioner’s February 6, 2003 application to proceed in forma pauperis will

be granted, and the Office of the Federal Defender will be appointed to represent petitioner.

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In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. This court’s February 27, 2003 order is vacated;

2. Petitioner’s February 6, 2003 application to proceed in forma pauperis is

granted;

3. The Federal Defender is appointed to represent petitioner.

4. The Clerk of the Court is directed to serve a copy of the petition and this order

on David Porter, Assistant Federal Defender.

5. Petitioner’s counsel shall contact the Clerk’s Office to make arrangements for

copies of documents in the file.

6. A status conference is set for October 13, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom #

26. 

7. All parties shall appear at the status conference by counsel.

8. Seven days prior to the conference, the parties shall file and serve status reports

which address the timing and order of the following matters:

a. Discovery and investigations;

b. Anticipated motions;

c. The need for and timing of an evidentiary hearing;

d. Enumeration and resolution of unexhausted claims; and

e. Possible future amendments to the pleadings.

The parties are advised that failure to timely file a status report may result in sanctions.

DATED: September 12, 2005.

12;nguy2758.110a

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