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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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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RICKY TYRONE FOSTER,

Petitioner,

v.

DAVE DAVEY, Warden,

Respondent.

CASE NO. 1:16-cv-000612-LJO-SKO HC 

ORDER DENYING PETITIONER’S 

MOTION FOR SANCTIONS

(Doc. 14)

On August 1, 2016, Respondent filed an ex parte motion for a 60-day extension of time to file a 

response to the petition for writ of habeas corpus. By declaration, Respondent’s counsel stated that due 

to the complexity of Petitioner’s claims, which appear to address both his 2010 denial of parole and his 

original conviction, she required additional time to prepare a response. On August 2, 2016, the Court 

granted the requested extension of time for good cause shown. On August 11, 2016, Petitioner moved 

for the imposition of sanctions for Respondent’s “refusal” to file a timely answer. The Court denies 

Petitioner’s motion.

Pursuant to F.R.Civ.P. 6(b), when a request for extension is made before the date on which the 

response is due to be filed with the Court, the Court may extend the time for good cause. In this case, 

Respondent’s counsel set forth delays caused by her office’s uncertainties in determining the nature of 

Petitioner’s claims in its assignment of the case to the proper section of the office. These issues, 

supported by the attorney’s declaration, constitute good cause for the extension of time.

Petitioner’s motion for sanctions is hereby DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 12, 2016 /s/ Sheila K. Oberto .

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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