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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

PETER JORDAN CHIESA,

Petitioner, 01:07 CV 00667 ALA HC

vs.

MARTIN VEAL, Warden ORDER

Respondent.

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Petitioner Peter Chiesa is a state prisoner proceeding with a petition for writ of habeas

corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. 

On August 2, 2007, respondent filed a motion to dismiss. On October 12, 2007,

petitioner filed a motion to stay these proceedings. On November 20, 2007, this court appointed

petitioner counsel. On January 25, 2008, this court granted petitioner’s counsel 180 days to

determine if petitioner intends to file an amended petition. Therefore, respondent’s August 2,

2007, motion to dismiss and petitioner October 12, 2007, motion for a stay will be denied as

moot subject to renewal after petitioner either files an amended petition or decides to go forward

on the current petition. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Respondent’s August 2, 2007, motion to dismiss is DENIED without prejudice as

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moot; and

2. Petitioner’s October 12, 2007, motion for a stay is DENIED without prejudice as

moot.

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DATED: March 25, 2008

/s/ Arthur L. Alarcón 

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE

Sitting by Designation

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