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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

JOHN D. CROSSWHITE, 

Petitioner, No. CIV S-05-2367 DFL KJM P

vs.

NAPA STATE HOSPITAL, et al.,

Respondents.

 / ORDER

Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, has filed an

amended application for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Since petitioner

may be entitled to the requested relief if the claimed violation of constitutional rights is proved,

respondents will be directed to file an answer.

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

1. Petitioner's request to proceed in forma pauperis is granted; 

2. Respondents are directed to file an answer within sixty days from the date of

this order. See Rule 4, Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases. Respondents shall include with

the answer any and all transcripts or other documents relevant to the determination of the issues

presented in the amended application. Rule 5, Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases;

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3. Petitioner's traverse, if any, is due on or before thirty days from the date

respondents’ answer is filed;

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

petitioner's application for writ of habeas corpus on Michael Patrick Farrell, Senior Assistant

Attorney General.

DATED: October 19, 2006

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