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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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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ANTONIO ESPINOZA,

Petitioner,

v.

WARDEN,

Respondent.

No. 2:94-cv-1665 KJM DB

ORDER

Petitioner, a state prisoner represented by counsel, is proceeding with a petition for a writ 

of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. §2254. Pending before the court is petitioner’s counsel’s 

Motion to Determine Incompetency and for Appointment of a Guardian ad Litem. In an order 

filed September 21, this court determined that the first step in considering counsel’s motion is 

providing petitioner with notice of the motion. This court will hold that notice hearing at 

petitioner’s place of incarceration. Petitioner, petitioner’s counsel, the undersigned magistrate 

judge, and court staff will attend the hearing. Respondent has notified the court that they do not 

have a position on the motion and respondent’s counsel will not attend the hearing. 

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Accordingly, on December 4, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., this court will hold a hearing at the 

California Medical Facility to provide petitioner with notice of his counsel’s Motion to Determine 

Incompetency and for Appointment of a Guardian ad Litem.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: October 23, 2023

DB:9

DB prisoner inbox/capital/Espinoza.comp notice hrg

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