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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 NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ERIC LYNN KRATZER,

Petitioner,

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF

CORRECTIONS, et al., 

Respondent(s). 

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No. C 06-4569 CRB (PR)

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

Eric Lynn Kratzer, a State of California prisoner, has filed a pro se petition

for a writ of habeas corpus challenging the conditions of his confinement,

including his prison work assignment and available medical care.

The petition for a writ of habeas corpus is DISMISSED without prejudice

to filing a civil rights complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The Ninth Circuit has

made clear that habeas jurisdiction is absent, and a § 1983 action proper, where,

as here, a successful challenge will not necessarily shorten the prisoner’s

sentence. See Ramirez v. Galaza, 334 F.3d 850, 859 (9th Cir. 2003).

The clerk shall enter judgment in accordance with this order, terminate all

pending motions as moot, and close the file. No fee is due.

SO ORDERED.

DATED: Aug. 17, 2006 

CHARLES R. BREYER

United States District Judge 

Case 3:06-cv-04569-CRB Document 2 Filed 08/17/06 Page 1 of 1