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Nature of Suit Code: 625
Nature of Suit: Drug Related Seizure of Property
Cause of Action: 21:881 Forfeiture Property-Drugs

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

United States of America,

Plaintiff, 

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2004 Dodge 1500 Quad Cab Truck etc.; et

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CV-08-8022-PCT-LOA

ORDER

This matter arises upon the parties recent consent to magistrate-judge

jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c) and Rule 73, FED.R.CIV.P. (docket # 8)

In light of the undersigned’s responsibilities under the Civil Justice Reform

Act, 28 U.S.C. §471 et seq.; that a 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(6) action is a civil in rem forfeiture

proceeding, United States v. Santoro, 866 F.2d 1538, 1543-44 (4th Cir.1989); United States

v. One 1985 Mercedes, 917 F.2d 415 (9th Cir.1990); and that the “[p]rocedure in civil in rem

forfeiture actions is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to the extent consistent

with the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims [Supplemental Rule

C, 28 U.S.C.A.], and otherwise by the Supplemental Rules themselves.” United States v. 3

Parcels in La Plata County, Colo., 919 F.Supp. 1449, 1452 (D.Nev. 1995) (citations

omitted):

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IT IS ORDERED:

(1) that a scheduling conference will be held pursuant to Rule 16(b),

F.R.Civ.P., before the undersigned on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the

undersigned's chambers, Suite 322, Third Floor, Sandra Day O'Connor United States

Courthouse, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ. Lead counsel for each party shall

be physically present and shall have his client’s authority to enter into binding stipulations

and make admissions regarding all matters which may be discussed. Rule 16(c),

FED.R.CIV.P.

Parties are directed to meet at least ten (10) days before the conference, in

accordance with Rule 26(f), F.R.Civ.P., to discuss the following matters:

A. Any matters relating to jurisdiction or venue or the joinder of additional

parties;

B. The nature and bases of their claims and defenses and the possibilities for

a prompt settlement or resolution of the case;

C. A schedule of all pretrial proceedings;

D. Modification of pretrial procedures due to the simplicity or complexity of

the case;

E. Any other matters which counsel believe may help dispose of the matter in

an efficient manner.

F. Counsel shall file with the Court by 5:00 p.m. on or before Monday, July

14, 2008, a proposed Joint Case Management Report reflecting the results of their meeting

and outlining the discovery plan. The report shall include individually numbered brief

statements indicating:

1. The nature of the case: the factual and legal basis of plaintiff's claims and

defendants' defenses.

2. The factual and legal issues genuinely in dispute and whether they can be

narrowed by stipulation or motions.

3. The federal jurisdictional basis of the case citing specific statutes.

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4. The parties, if any, that have not been served.

5. Whether there are dispositive or partially dispositive issues to be decided

by pretrial motions.

6. The status of related cases pending before other Judges of this District Court

or before other courts.

7. Suggested changes, if any, in the limitations on discovery imposed by Rule

26(b)(2), F.R.Civ.P., to minimize the expense of discovery.

8. A statement of whether initial disclosures were made or will be made, or

any proposed changes in the requirements for initial disclosures set forth in Rule 26(a),

F.R.Civ.P.

9. Proposed deadlines for:

(a) filing motions to amend pleadings and motions to 

join additional parties;

(b) disclosure of expert testimony under Rule 26(a)(2)(C), F.R.Civ.P.;

(c) completing discovery;

(d) filing dispositive motions; and

(e) filing a pretrial statement

(f) suggested date(s) for the final pretrial conference and trial.

10. Estimated length of trial.

11. Whether a jury trial has been requested.

12. The prospects for settlement. Does any party wish to have a settlement

conference before this or another Magistrate Judge? How can settlement efforts be assisted?

13. Any unusual, difficult, or complex problems affecting the conduct of the

case.

14. Any other matters which counsel believe will aid in expediting the

disposition of this matter more quickly.

After the conference and pursuant to Rule 16(b), FED.R.CIV.P., the Court will

enter orders limiting the time within which counsel may file pretrial motions, complete

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discovery, and file dispositive motions. The Court’s order shall control the course of this

action unless modified by subsequent order.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall keep the Court apprised

of the possibility of settlement and should settlement be reached, the parties shall

immediately file a Notice of Settlement with the Clerk of the Court with a copy to this

Court’s chambers. LRCiv 40.2(d). This Court views compliance with the provisions of this

Order as critical to its case management responsibilities and the responsibilities of the parties

under Rule 1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 

The Rule 16(b) scheduling conference may be vacated upon chamber’s timely

receipt of a Stipulation for Dismissal of this action signed by all counsel of record.

DATED this 30th day of May, 2008.

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