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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

LARKLAND GASSOWAY,

Petitioner, No. 2:08-cv-0652-JFM (HC)

vs.

NICK DAWSON, Warden, ORDER

Respondent.

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Petitioner is a former 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. Petitioner is granted forty-five days from the date of this order in which to file

and serve a supplemental traverse. 

DATED: March 3, 2010.

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