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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

EARNEST CASSELL WOODS, II

Petitioner, No. CIV-S-04-2245 LKK KJM P 

vs.

TOM L. CAREY,

Respondent. ORDER

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Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, has filed an application for a writ of

habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Because petitioner may be entitled to the requested relief

if the claimed violation of constitutional rights is proved, respondent will be directed to file an

answer.

Petitioner has asked that this case be consolidated with a California Supreme

Court case. The court generally cannot consolidate a federal action with a state action. There

does not appear to be any reason justifying consolidation in this case. Petitioner’s motion will be

denied. 

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

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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 application. Rule 5, Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases;

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 Jo Graves, Senior Assistant Attorney

General; and

5. Petitioner’s May 25, 2005 motion to consolidate is denied.

DATED: December 7, 2005.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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wood2245.100(5.25.05)

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