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Nature of Suit Code: 530
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

DAMIEN HALL,

Petitioner, No. C 09-5299 PJH

v.

BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR 

MOTION FOR RELEASE

SAN FRANCISCO SUPERIOR COURT,

Respondent.

_______________________________/

Petitioner Damien Hall (“Hall”), a state prisoner who had been released on bail at the

time he filed his petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 on

November 6, 2009, has since been remanded into custody. On January 27, 2010, Hall filed

a motion for release pending decision on his federal habeas petition, and also filed a

stipulation to expedite a hearing and briefing schedule on the motion. Hall contends that he

is entitled to release given the prolonged nature of briefing that is typical in habeas cases,

the need to provide for his dependants, the merits of his petition, and based on his severe

gastrointestinal problems, which may necessitate surgery to address possible ulcers and

consequences of acid reflux condition. 

The court’s calendar is full for the date requested by counsel, February 10, 2010,

and additionally the court does not routinely hold hearings on habeas petitions or motions

in any event. Accordingly, the request for an expedited hearing is DENIED. Respondent’s

opposition is due February 10, 2010, and Hall may file a reply no later than February 17,

2010. If the parties wish to expedite their briefing they may do so. The motion will be

deemed submitted once it has been fully briefed and the court will decide the motion on the

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

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papers unless upon review of the papers it is determined that a hearing is necessary, in

which case counsel will be contacted with a hearing date.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: January 28, 2010

______________________________

PHYLLIS J. HAMILTON

United States District Judge

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