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Nature of Suit Code: 535
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Death Penalty
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Ptn for Writ of H/C - Stay of Execution

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

LEE MAX BARNETT, No. CIV S-99-2416-RRB-CMK

Petitioner, DEATH PENALTY CASE

vs. ORDER

ROBERT L. AYERS,

Respondent.

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Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding with appointed counsel, seeks a writ of

habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Pending before the court are petitioner’s pro se

filings (Docs. 241 & 242) requesting the removal of his appointed counsel, to represent himself

and to dismiss his petition. 

It appears that petitioner may have the right to represent himself and to make the

choice to waive any further habeas proceedings. See Comer v. Schriro, 480 F.3d 960 (9th Cir.

2007). However, prior to the court ruling on these motions, or conducting any further

proceedings in relation to these motions, the court is requesting a response from appointed

counsel. 

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Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that appointed counsel respond to

petitioner’s pro se request to represent himself and dismiss his petition within 30 days. 

DATED: January 3, 2008

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CRAIG M. KELLISON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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