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Nature of Suit Code: 535
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Death Penalty
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Ptn for Writ of H/C - Stay of Execution

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

Michael Joe Murdaugh,

Petitioner, 

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Charles L. Ryan, et al., 

Respondents. 

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No. CV 09-831-PHX-FJM

DEATH PENALTY CASE

ORDER

To ensure efficient review and adjudication of Petitioner’s federal habeas claims, it

is essential that the Court obtain a copy of the state court record. 

Accordingly,

IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of the Arizona Supreme Court transmit a copy of the

minutes, instruments and transcripts from Petitioner’s trial and sentencing (Maricopa County

Superior Court No. CR1995-006472); the minutes, instruments and transcripts from any Rule

32 proceedings in the possession of the Arizona Supreme Court; and a copy of any briefs

filed in the Arizona Supreme Court (Arizona Supreme Court No. CR-01-0421-AP; any

related Special Action proceedings; and any related petitions for review) to:

Richard H. Weare, Clerk, United States District Court

401 West Washington Street, Suite 130, SPC 1

Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2118

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court send a copy of this Order to:

Rachelle M. Resnick, Clerk of the Arizona Supreme Court, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 402,

Phoenix, Arizona 85007-3329.

DATED this 3rd day of June, 2009.

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