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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

LANCE IAN OSBAND,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-97-0152 WBS KJM

vs. DEATH PENALTY CASE

ROBERT L. AYERS, 

 Acting Warden of San Quentin 

 State Prison, 

Respondent. SCHEDULING ORDER

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The parties each proposed schedules for pre-evidentiary hearing matters. After

reviewing the parties’ submissions, the undersigned finds January 22, 2007 is the most practical

date to start the evidentiary hearing. The parties are warned that the court considers the January

date firm. The parties should have ample time before then to complete all pre-evidentiary

hearing work. Any request for a continuance of the January 22 date must be supported by a

showing of extraordinary circumstances.

Petitioner asks the court to resolve two matters before issuing this order. First, he

requests time for each party to comment on the other’s proposed schedule to inform the court of

any time conflicts. The parties will have the opportunity to comment on the schedule set out

below. Second, petitioner asks the court to give respondent an early opportunity to make any

categorical objection to the receipt of testimony by declaration. At the hearing, respondent’s

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counsel stated that in his experience the replacement of direct testimony by declarations saved

little or no time. The undersigned finds the submission of direct testimony by declaration and of

some witnesses’ complete testimony by deposition to be an efficient way for the court to control

the time and costs of the evidentiary hearing. Further, declarations and depositions in lieu of incourt testimony are permitted under the habeas statute. 28 U.S.C. § 2246. The undersigned will

permit their use. Respondent will have an opportunity to object to the receipt of specific

testimony by declaration or deposition. 

Good cause appearing, the following is the schedule for pre-evidentiary hearing

matters:

1. By June 28, 2006 each party shall file any motion for discovery. 

Opposition briefs are due by July 12 and any replies by July 21, 2006. On

July 26, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. the undersigned will hold a hearing on any

discovery disputes. If discovery is permitted, the court will set a cut-off

date for discovery. If discovery is denied, the dates set out below may be

advanced slightly.

2. By October 27, 2006, each party shall submit the following:

a. A copy of each document he proposes to submit under Rule 7 of

the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases.

b. A list of all evidentiary hearing witnesses and exhibits with the

information required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26. 

c. Identification of any witness whose testimony he proposes to

submit by deposition and copies of the direct testimony he

proposes to submit by declaration. 

d. A summary of the testimony of any witness he intends to call to

testify at the evidentiary hearing.

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3. It appears the parties are in agreement that the testimony of Dr. Mehtani

may be taken by deposition. His deposition shall be completed by October

27, 2006. 

4. By November 10, 2006, each party shall file any motions in limine, any

objections to documents to be admitted under Rule 7, and any objections

to the methods proposed for taking testimony. In addition, at this time,

each party may propose the use of interrogatories or depositions for his

cross-examination of the other party’s witness(es). Responses shall be

filed by November 27 and replies by December 8, 2006. A hearing will be

scheduled if necessary.

5. On January 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in courtroom # 26, the undersigned will

hold a pre-evidentiary hearing conference to discuss outstanding matters.

6. Beginning January 22, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom # 26, the

undersigned will hold the evidentiary hearing described in the court’s May

11 and December 1, 2005 orders.

7. Within five days of the filed date of this order the parties shall inform the

court of any conflicts with the dates set out herein and propose alternate

dates.

DATED: June 14, 2006.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

osbandpreevi.or

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