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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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Petitioner states Assistant Federal Defendant Hilary Sheard is to be assigned the 1

day-to-day responsibility for this case.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

DANNIE RAY HILLHOUSE, No. CIV S-03-0142-MCE-CMK

Petitioner, DEATH PENALTY CASE

vs. ORDER

ROBERT K. WONG, JR.,

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 is Petitioner’s motion for

appointment of second counsel (Doc. 165). In light of the complexity of the legal issues

involved, the court has determined that the interests of justice require appointment of second

counsel. Petitioner has specifically requested the appointment of the Office of the Federal Public

Defender, and indicates the Federal Defender’s Office consents to this appointment.1

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Petitioner’s motion for appointment of second counsel (Doc. 165) is

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granted;

2. The Federal Defender is appointed as second counsel in this matter; 

3. The Clerk of the Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on David

Porter, Assistant Federal Defender; and

4. Petitioner’s counsel may contact the Clerk’s Office to make arrangements

for copies of any necessary documents in the file. 

DATED: February 10, 2010

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CRAIG M. KELLISON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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