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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

MICHAEL RAYMOND KENNEDY, SR.,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-07-0124 LKK CMK P

vs.

D.K. SISTO, et al., 

Respondents. ORDER

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

habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254, challenging the California Board of Prison Terms’

decision finding him unsuitable for parole. Petitioner has paid the filing fee.

Since petitioner may be entitled to the requested relief if the claimed violation of

constitutional rights is proved, respondents will be directed to file a response to petitioner’s

application. 

Petitioner challenges a California Board of Prison Terms decision finding him

unsuitable for parole. In light of the complexity of the issues raised in this habeas application,

the court has determined that the interests of justice require appointment of counsel. See 18

U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B); see also Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d 952, 954 (9th Cir. 1983).

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 If not all claims in the original petition are exhausted, an amended “exhausted claims 1

only” petition must be filed along with the statement indicating petitioner’s intent to pursue

unexhausted claims. Of course, if no claims in the original petition have been exhausted, the case

must be dismissed as opposed to stayed.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Federal Defender is appointed to represent petitioner;

2. The Clerk of the Court is directed to serve a copy of petitioner’s habeas corpus

application and a copy of this order on David M. Porter, Assistant Federal Defender.

3. Petitioner’s counsel shall contact the Clerk’s Office to make arrangements for 

copies of other documents in the file.

4. Within forty-five days of this order, the parties shall file a joint scheduling

statement which addresses the timing and order of the following matters:

a. The number of days petitioner’s counsel estimates it will take to file

either:

1. A statement indicating petitioner will stand on the existing

petition, and supplemental memorandum of points and authorities, if any;

2. An amended petition which will proceed on exhausted claims

only; or

3. A statement which identifies both exhausted and unexhausted

claims, and any intention to pursue unexhausted claims, after which the court will recommend

that the proceedings be held in abeyance while petitioner exhausts any new claims in state court.1

b. Discovery and investigations;

c. Anticipated motions;

d. The need for and timing of an evidentiary hearing;

e. Enumeration and resolution of unexhausted claims; and

f. Possible future amendments to the pleadings.

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Counsel are reminded of the importance of timely filing a joint scheduling statement. Failure to

do so may result in sanctions.

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

petitioner’s application for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 on Michael

Patrick Farrel, Senior Assistant Attorney General.

DATED: January 24, 2007.

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CRAIG M. KELLISON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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