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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 DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

Joe Clarence Smith,

Petitioner, 

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Charles L. Ryan, et al., 

Respondents. 

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No. CV-12-00318-PHX-PGR

DEATH PENALTY CASE

ORDER

Petitioner, a state prisoner under sentence of death, has filed a notice of intent to file

a petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. For the purpose of setting a

briefing schedule, a Case Management Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012,

at 11:00 a.m., before the Hon. Paul G. Rosenblatt, in Courtroom 601, Sandra Day O’Connor

United States Courthouse, 401 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to the

conference, Petitioner’s counsel is expected to meet with Petitioner and to review any

published court rulings in Petitioner’s case. Petitioner’s counsel is further expected to

contact Petitioner’s state court counsel to obtain information about the case and to assemble

prior counsel’s files and records from the state proceedings. Absent a motion detailing

significant delays, problems, or obstacles encountered in obtaining copies of pertinent files

and records, the Court will not assist directly in obtaining such materials.

Prior to the conference, counsel shall confer with respect to the statute of limitations

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and a proposed briefing schedule. Both parties should be prepared to articulate their

positions regarding the statute of limitations and to discuss any other issues which may affect

the filing of the habeas petition or efficient resolution of this matter. The Court intends to

set firm deadlines for the filing of the petition, responsive pleadings, motions for evidentiary

development, and any other pleadings the Court deems necessary. Absent extraordinary

circumstances justifying a continuance, the parties will be expected to adhere to the deadlines

set at this case management conference.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED this 5th day of March, 2012.

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