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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

DARREL MAURICE SMITH, SR.,

Petitioner, No. CIV 05-1276 DFL PAN P

vs.

KATHY MENDOZA-POWER, ORDER

Respondents.

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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. 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, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Federal Defender is appointed to represent petitioner.

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

on David Porter, Assistant Federal Defender.

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

copies of documents in the file.

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4. Within 45 days of the date of this order, the parties shall file and serve status

reports addressing the necessity, timing and order of the following matters:

a. Discovery and investigation;

b. Anticipated motions;

c. An evidentiary hearing;

d. Enumeration and resolution of unexhausted claims; and

e. Possible amendments to the pleadings.

Failure timely to file a status report may result in sanctions.

DATED: May 11, 2006.

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