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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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Although docket numbers 43 and 44 are styled differently on the CM/ECF system,

the entries contain the same document. It appears that there was some confusion regarding

whether to file the document as an objection or a motion. In any event, this Order will

address the document filed at both docket numbers.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

Javier Torres, et al., 

Plaintiffs, 

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Terry Goddard, Attorney General of

Arizona, et al.,

Defendants. 

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No. CIV 06-2482-PHX-SMM

ORDER

Pending before the Court is an Objection to Setting of Rule 16(b) Comprehensive

Scheduling Conference/ Request to Vacate Order Requiring Joint Case Management Plan

filed by Defendants Terry Goddard and Cameron Holmes ("Defendants"). (Dkt. ## 43 & 44)1

The Court finds that a Rule 16 Preliminary Pretrial Conference would be premature at the

present time in light of the Court's Order dated January 10, 2007 (Dkt. 32). Therefore, the

Court finds that the most prudent course of action is to resolve Defendants's Rule 12(b)(6)

Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Claims for Monetary Relief (Dkt. 24) before setting a Rule 16

Preliminary Pretrial Conference. However, the Court finds that it would be beneficial to

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conduct a Status Hearing in this matter May 30, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom No. 605

at the Sandra Day O'Connor U.S. Courthouse, 401 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona.

Accordingly,

IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' Objection to Setting of Rule 16(b) Comprehensive

Scheduling Conference/ Request to Vacate Order Requiring Joint Case Management Plan.

(Dkt. ## 43 & 44) is GRANTED. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for

May 30, 2007 will now be treated as a Status Hearing. The Court shall reschedule the

Preliminary Pretrial Conference after ruling on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs'

Claims for Monetary Relief.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED granting out-of-state counsel the option to appear by

telephone at the May 30, 2007, Status Hearing. If out-of-state counsel opt to appear

telephonically, then they must notify the court, in writing, that they will be appearing by

telephone. Such notice must be received by May 25, 2007 and must indicate the names of

the individuals appearing telephonically. Any out-of-state parties appearing telephonically

are responsible for coordinating a conference call among themselves prior to the Hearing.

In addition, parties appearing telephonically must call the Court on a clear telephone line at

10:55 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (currently 2 hours behind Central Daylight Time) at

602-322-7555 on the day of the Status Hearing. 

DATED this 14th day of May, 2007.

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