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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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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JOHN ANDREW SHEPHEARD, II )

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Petitioner, )

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v. )

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R. KIRKLAND, et al., )

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Respondents. )

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1:05-CV-01162-REC-TAG HC 

ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR

APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL

(Doc. 3)

Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se on a petition for a writ of habeas

corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254.

On September 6, 2005, Petitioner filed a motion requesting the appointment of

counsel. (Doc. 3). There currently exists no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas

proceedings. See e.g., Anderson v. Heinze, 258 F.2d 479, 481 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 358 U.S.

889 (1958); Mitchell v. Wyrick, 727 F.2d 773 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 823 (1984). 

However, Title 18 U.S.C. § 3006A authorizes the appointment of counsel at any stage of the

case "if the interests of justice so require." See Rule 8(c), Rules Governing Section 2254

Cases. In the present case, the Court does not find that the interests of justice would be served

by the appointment of counsel at the present time. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner's request for appointment of

counsel (Doc. 3), is DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: October 13, 2005 /s/ Theresa A. Goldner 

j6eb3d UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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