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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

BENJAMIN ADAMS,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-05-2237 DFL JFM P

vs.

TERESA SCHWARTZ, Warden, ORDER

Respondent.

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis with an

application for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On April 12, 2006 and April

21, 2006, petitioner filed motions for appointment of counsel. In light of the complexity of the

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

counsel. See 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B); see also Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d 952, 954 (9th

Cir. 1983). Accordingly, petitioner’s motions will be granted.

On January 19, 2006, respondent filed a motion to dismiss this action. In view of

the appointment of counsel, respondent’s motion will be denied without prejudice to its renewal,

as appropriate, within forty-five days from the date of this order. Any renewed motion shall be

noticed for hearing on this court’s regular law and motion calendar and briefed in accordance

with the provisions of Local Rule 78-230.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Petitioner’s April 12, 2006 and April 21, 2006 motions for appointment of

counsel are granted.

2. The Federal Defender is appointed to represent petitioner.

3. The Clerk of the Court is directed to serve a copy of the petition and this order

on David Porter, Assistant Federal Defender.

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

copies of documents in the file.

5. Within forty-five days from the date of this order, the parties shall file and

serve a joint status report which addresses the timing and order of the following matters:

a. Discovery and investigations;

b. Anticipated motions;

c. The need for and timing of an evidentiary hearing;

d. Enumeration and resolution of unexhausted claims; and

e. Possible future amendments to the pleadings.

The parties are advised that failure to timely file a status report may result in sanctions.

6. Respondent’s January 19, 2006 motion to dismiss is denied without prejudice

to its renewal within forty-five days from the date of this order. Any renewed motion shall be

noticed for hearing on this court’s regular law and motion calendar and briefed in accordance

with the provisions of Local Rule 78-230. 

DATED: May 30, 2006.

12;adam2237.110a

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