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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

LAWRENCE R. VALENTINE, )

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Petitioner, )

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vs. )

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NEIL ADLER, )

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Respondent. )

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1:07-CV-1618-AWI WMW HC

ORDER DENYING MOTION

FOR STATUS

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Petitioner is a federal prisoner proceeding pro se on a petition for writ of habeas

corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2241. On December 20, 2007, Petitioner filed a

“Motion for Status” requesting the court to make an immediate ruling on his case. The court

understands Petitioner’s need and desire to have his case heard quickly as he believes that

relief is warranted. However, the court has pending before it at any given time hundreds of

habeas cases wherein each prisoner alleges that relief is warranted. Case management at the

court proceeds by the order cases are received. Due to the high volume of such cases and the

court’s diligent handling of each case, a court decision often takes time. Petitioner can rest

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assured that the court acts to resolve all pending cases in the most efficient manner possible. 

Accordingly, Petitioner’s case will be heard in due course.

Based on the foregoing, Petitioner’s motion is HEREBY DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: February 8, 2008 /s/ William M. Wunderlich 

bl0dc4 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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