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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

On June 4, 2015, Petitioner filed a request for legal review. The Court hereby 

notifies Petitioner that his matter is still pending before this Court, and shall be 

addressed in due course. The Court is burdened by an unusually large caseload, and

must address other, older matters first. Petitioner’s patience is appreciated.

Furthermore, Petitioner has requested the appointment of counsel. There 

currently exists no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. 

See, e.g., Anderson v. Heinze, 258 F.2d 479, 481 (9th Cir. 1958); Mitchell v. Wyrick, 

727 F.2d 773, 774 (8th Cir. 1984). Title 18 U.S.C. ' 3006A(a)(2)(B) authorizes the 

appointment of counsel at any stage of the case if "the interests of justice so require." 

See Rule 8(c), Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases. In the present case, the Court 

does not find that the interests of justice require the appointment of counsel at the 

present time. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner's request for appointment 

ROGER ROBERTSON,

Petitioner,

v.

MARIPOSA COUNTY COURT, et al,

Respondent.

1:14 -cv-00924-AWI-MJS (HC) 

ORDER DENYING REQUEST FOR LEGAL 

REVIEW AND MOTION FOR 

APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL

(Docs. 55, 61)

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of counsel is DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: March 4, 2016 /s/Michael J. Seng 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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