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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

JAY WILLIAM GEHA,

Petitioner, Case No. 2:06-cv-0577 ALA (HC)

vs.

KATHLEEN PROSPER, Warden

Respondent. ORDER

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On April 21, 2008, Petitioner filed an ex parte application to incur costs in preparation

for the ordered May 20, 2008, evidentiary hearing. Specifically, counsel requests permission

from this Court to retain an expert for the hearing pursuant to Title 18 Section 3006A(e)(1). A

review of the ex parte application makes plain that “ the services are necessary and the

[Petitioner] is unable to obtain them.” 18 U.S.C.A. § 3006A(e)(1). 

Good cause shown, this Court HEREBY ORDERS that:

 1. For confidentiality reasons, the Clerk of Court shall maintain the instant 

ex parte application for expert services under seal;

2. Petitioner’s request to retain an expert for the aforementioned hearing is GRANTED;

and

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3. The cost to retain the expert shall not exceed $5000. 

DATED: May 2, 2008 

/s/ Arthur L. Alarcón 

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE

Sitting by Designation

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