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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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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ALBERT TREVISO,

Petitioner,

v.

DEAN BORDERS, Warden,

Respondent.

CASE NO. 1:16-cv-01845-DAD-SKO HC 

ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL DEFENDER 

AS COUNSEL FOR PETITIONER

Petitioner, proceeding pro se with a petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 

§ 2254, has requested appointment of counsel. In habeas proceedings, no absolute right to appointment 

of counsel currently exists. See, e.g., Anderson v. Heinze, 258 F.2d 479, 481 (9th Cir. 1958); Mitchell v. 

Wyrick, 727 F.2d 773, 774 (8th Cir. 1984). Nonetheless, a court may appoint counsel at any stage of the 

case "if the interests of justice so require." 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B); Rule 8(c), Rules Governing 

Section 2254 Cases. 

Petitioner provides documentation of a hearing impairment and possible developmental disability 

that limits his ability to read, write, and understand legal materials. He contends that because he did not 

understand his constitutional rights, he pleaded guilty to crimes that he did not commit. The petition 

appears to be untimely, and whether it is subject to equitable tolling is unclear.

The Court finds that the interests of justice require the appointment of counsel at this time. 

Pursuant to Rule 8(c) of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases, it is hereby ORDERED that the 

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Federal Defender is APPOINTED to represent Petitioner. Within ninety (90) days of the date of 

issuance of this order, counsel shall review the legal and factual basis for the petition and file an 

amended petition, if appropriate.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: January 3, 2017 /s/ Sheila K. Oberto .

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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