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Nature of Suit Code: 530
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RODNEY OWEN SKURDALL,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-07-1245 JAM KJM P

vs.

KUMA J. DEBOO, et al., ORDER AND

Respondents. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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Petitioner, a federal prisoner proceeding pro se, filed a petition for writ of habeas

corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Examination of the in forma pauperis application reveals

that petitioner is unable to afford the costs of suit. Accordingly, the application to proceed in

forma pauperis will be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a).

In his petition, petitioner challenges the conditions of his confinement, not the

fact that he is in custody or the duration of his sentence. A civil rights action rather than a

petition for writ of habeas corpus is the method for challenging conditions of confinement in

federal court. Badea v. Cox, 931 F.2d 573, 574 (9thCir. 1974). Therefore the court will

recommend that this action be dismissed without prejudice to petitioner filing an action for

violation of civil rights under Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Federal Narcotics Agents, 403

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U.S. 388 (1971). Petitioner is cautioned that if he elects to file a Bivens action, the filing fee,

which petitioner will be allowed to pay in installments, is $350.00. 

In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Petitioner’s request for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted; and

2. The Clerk of the Court shall send petitioner the court’s form-complaint for

violations of civil rights alleged by persons in federal custody.

IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that this action be dismissed without

prejudice to petitioner filing an action for violation of civil rights under Bivens v. Six Unknown

Named Federal Narcotics Agents, 403 U.S. 388 (1971). 

These findings and recommendations are submitted to the United States District

Judge assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(l). Within twenty

days after being served with these findings and recommendations, plaintiff may file written

objections with the court. The document should be captioned “Objections to Magistrate Judge’s

Findings and Recommendations.” Plaintiff is advised that failure to file objections within the

specified time may waive the right to appeal the District Court’s order. Martinez v. Ylst, 951

F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 1991).

DATED: May 2, 2008. 

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skur1245.100(12.5.07)

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