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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

BERNARD RHODES, 

Petitioner, No. CIV S-04-2250 RRB GGH P

vs.

MIKE KNOWLES, 

Respondent. ORDER

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On March 11, 2008, this court ordered an evidentiary hearing to be held regarding

whether insufficient evidence supports petitioner’s conviction for DVI 02-2048 and his

conviction for DVI 02-2048. Petitioner has requested the appointment of counsel. Pursuant to

Rule 8(c), Fed. R. Governing § 2254 Cases, the court, having found that an evidentiary hearing is

warranted, will hereby grant petitioner’s request. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Petitioner’s March 18, 2008 (# 17) request for appointment of counsel is

granted; and

2. The Federal Defender is appointed to represent petitioner for purposes of

investigating, preparing for and conducting the pending evidentiary hearing.

DATED: 03/28/08

/s/ Gregory G. Hollows

GREGORY G. HOLLOWS

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

GGH:009/rhod2250.110

Case 2:04-cv-02250-JAM-GGH Document 19 Filed 03/28/08 Page 1 of 1