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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

MICHAEL DEWAYNE HAYNES, 

Petitioner, No. CIV S-07-0484 LKK DAD P

vs.

THOMAS L. CAREY, Warden, 

Respondent. ORDER

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se, has filed an application for a writ

of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Petitioner has also paid the filing fee.

Since petitioner may be entitled to the requested relief if the claimed violation of

constitutional rights is proved, respondents will be directed to file a response to petitioner’s

application. 

Petitioner has also requested the appointment of counsel. There currently exists

no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. See Nevius v. Sumner, 105

F.3d 453, 460 (9th Cir. 1996). However, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A authorizes the appointment of

counsel at any stage of the case “if the interests of justice so require.” See Rule 8(c), Fed. R.

Governing § 2254 Cases. In the present case, the court does not find that the interests of justice

require the appointment of counsel at the present time. 

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Finally, petitioner has requested an evidentiary hearing on all legal issues in the

petition. Petitioner’s request for an evidentiary hearing is premature. The court will consider

whether an evidentiary hearing is required after the record is complete. See Rule 8, Fed. R.

Governing § 2254 Cases. Therefore, petitioner’s request for an evidentiary hearing will be

denied

In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Respondent is directed to file a response to petitioner’s February 16, 2007

application within thirty days from the date of this order. See Rule 4, Fed. R. Governing § 2254

Cases. An answer shall be accompanied by any and all transcripts or other documents relevant to

the determination of the issues presented in the application. See Rule 5, Fed. R. Governing §

2254 Cases;

2. Petitioner’s reply, if any, shall be filed and served within thirty days of service

of an answer;

3. If the response to petitioner’s application is a motion, petitioner’s opposition or

statement of non-opposition shall be filed and served within thirty days of service of the motion,

and respondent’s reply, if any, shall be filed within fifteen days thereafter;

4. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this order together with a copy of

petitioner’s application for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 on Michael

Patrick Farrell, Senior Assistant Attorney General;

5. Petitioner’s February 16, 2007 request for appointment of counsel is denied;

and

6. Petitioner’s February 16, 2007 request for an evidentiary hearing is denied.

DATED: March 16, 2007.

DAD:9

hayn0484.100f.110 

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