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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

DAVID L. KING, No. CIV S-03-2505-FCD-CMK-P

Petitioner, 

vs. ORDER

DAVID L. RUNNELS, et al.,

Respondents.

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Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding with appointed counsel and in forma

pauperis, brings this petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254

On November 3, 2005, the court approved a substitution of counsel for petitioner

and directed new counsel to respond to the court’s April 12, 2005, order requiring a status report

within 30 days. Petitioner was granted a 60-day extension of that deadline on December 12,

2005. Petitioner was granted a second 60-day extension on February 10, 2006. Petitioner now

seeks a third 60-day extension of time in order to obtain the file from trial counsel, conduct

further research, and prepare a status report. Good cause appearing therefor, the request for an

extension of time will be granted. Counsel is again warned that failure to comply may result in

the imposition of appropriate sanctions, including monetary sanctions against counsel and/or

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dismissal sanctions for lack of prosecution and failure to comply with court orders and rules. 

See Local Rule 11-110. 

Given the substantial amount of time that has passed since this action was filed on

December 1, 2003, no further extensions will be granted absent a showing of extraordinary

circumstances. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Petitioner’s third motion for an extension of time is granted; 

2. Within 60 days from the date of service of this order, petitioner, through

new counsel, shall file a status report pursuant to the court’s April 12, 2005, order; and

3. No further extensions will be granted absent a showing of extraordinary

circumstances.

DATED: April 19, 2006.

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CRAIG M. KELLISON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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