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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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Case No. 3-93-cv-277-PJH

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER’S REQUEST TO FILE DOCUMENTS EX PARTE AND UNDER SEAL AND

GRANTING PETITIONER’S CO-LEAD COUNSEL’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW

(DPSAGOK)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION

Curtis Floyd PRICE,

 Petitioner,

 v.

Robert L. AYERS Jr., Warden of San Quentin

State Prison,

 Respondent.

Case Number 3-93-cv-277-PJH

DEATH-PENALTY CASE

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER’S

REQUEST TO FILE DOCUMENTS

EX PARTE AND UNDER SEAL AND

GRANTING PETITIONER’S COLEAD COUNSEL’S MOTION FOR

LEAVE TO WITHDRAW

[Docket No. 181]

Petitioner requests leave to file a motion and two declarations ex parte and under seal

pursuant to Civil Local Rules 7-10, 7-11, and 79-5(b). The motion and declarations are related

solely to Petitioner’s representation by legal counsel and contain information that is protected

from disclosure by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Accordingly, and

good cause therefor appearing, Petitioner’s request is granted.

In the motion, Petitioner’s co-lead counsel Karen S. Sorensen, Esq., seeks leave to

withdraw from representing Petitioner for reasons relating to her health. Good cause appearing

therefor, the motion is granted: Ms. Sorensen is hereby relieved as counsel for Petitioner in the

present action.

In light of the fact that the present action is stayed pending the completion of exhaustion

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Case No. 3-93-cv-277-PJH

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER’S REQUEST TO FILE DOCUMENTS EX PARTE AND UNDER SEAL AND

GRANTING PETITIONER’S CO-LEAD COUNSEL’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW 

(DPSAGOK)

proceedings, the Court will not at this time refer this action to the Court’s Selection Board for a

recommendation of second counsel to assist lead counsel Robert L. McGlasson, Esq., in

representing Petitioner. Should it become necessary, Mr. McGlasson may request the

appointment of second counsel at an appropriate time.

 It is so ordered.

DATED: July 23, 2007 __________________________________

PHYLLIS J. HAMILTON

United States District Judge

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