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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

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JOSE GARCIA, )

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Petitioner, )

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v. )

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PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF )

CALIFORNIA, )

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Respondent. )

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CV F 06-0831 OWW WMW HC

FINDINGS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS RE

MOTION TO DISMISS

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with a petition for writ of habeas

corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. The matter was referred to a United States Magistrate

Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and Local Rule 72-302.

On August 10, 2006, Petitioner filed a motion for voluntary dismissal of this action

without prejudice. Pursuant to Rule 41, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a petitioner may

properly voluntarily dismiss an action at any time before the adverse party files an answer. 

Petitioner should take note, however, that Rule 41 also provides that unless otherwise stated,

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such a dismissal is without prejudice, except that a second voluntary dismissal based on the

same claim in either state or federal court works as an adjudication on the merits. 

Based on Petitioner’s request, IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that this petition

for writ of habeas corpus be dismissed without prejudice and that this case be closed.

These Findings and Recommendation are submitted to the assigned United States

District Court Judge, pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. section 636 (b)(1)(B) and Rule

72-304 of the Local Rules of Practice for the United States District Court, Eastern District of

California. Within thirty (30) days after being served with a copy, any party may file written

objections with the court and serve a copy on all parties. Such a document should be

captioned “Objections to Magistrate Judge’s Findings and Recommendation.” Replies to the

objections shall be served and filed within ten (10) court days (plus three days if served by

mail) after service of the objections. The court will then review the Magistrate Judge’s

ruling pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636 (b)(1)(C). The parties are advised that failure to file

objections within the specified time may waive the right to appeal the District Court’s order. 

Martinez v. Ylst, 951 F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 1991).

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 14, 2006 /s/ William M. Wunderlich 

mmkd34 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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