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Nature of Suit Code: 535
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Death Penalty
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Ptn for Writ of H/C - Stay of Execution

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RAYMOND EDWARD STEELE, 

Petitioner, No. CIV S-03-0143 GEB KJM

vs. DEATH PENALTY CASE

ROBERT L. AYERS, JR.,

 Acting Warden of California State

 Prison at San Quentin, 

Respondent. ORDER

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On February 20, 2007, the undersigned held a telephonic status conference. Peter

Giannini participated for petitioner. Eric Christoffersen participated for respondent. After

discussion with counsel, and good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows:

1. Petitioner shall file any amended petition by May 18, 2007.

2. By July 20, 2007, respondent shall file an answer, including points and

authorities on the merits of the claims and identification of all defenses.

3. At this time, the court finds a traverse unnecessary. However, within thirty

days of the filing of the answer, petitioner may move for leave to file a traverse.

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4. After the answer is filed, both parties will have the opportunity to move to

conduct discovery in preparation for the filing of, and opposition to, any motion for an

evidentiary hearing and/or for expansion of the record.

DATED: February 20, 2007.

steelests.or

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