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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

LUIS VALENZUELA RODRIGUEZ,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-08-1028 GEB GGH P

vs.

JAMES TILTON, et al.,

Defendants. ORDER

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Plaintiff has requested an extension of time to file an amended complaint. Plaintiff

has also requested the appointment of counsel. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that

district courts lack authority to require counsel to represent indigent prisoners in § 1983 cases. 

Mallard v. United States Dist. Court, 490 U.S. 296, 298 (1989). In certain exceptional

circumstances, the court may request the voluntary assistance of counsel pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

§ 1915(e)(1). Terrell v. Brewer, 935 F.2d 1015, 1017 (9th Cir. 1991); Wood v. Housewright,

900 F.2d 1332, 1335-36 (9th Cir. 1990). In the present case, the court does not find the required

exceptional circumstances. Plaintiff’s request for the appointment of counsel will therefore be

denied. Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Plaintiff's June 30, 2008 motion for an extension of time (Docket #4) is

granted; plaintiff’s amended complaint is due within thirty days of the date of this order;

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2. Plaintiff’s June 30, 2008 request for the appointment of counsel (Docket #4) is

denied.

DATED: 07/16/08

/s/ Gregory G. Hollows

GREGORY G. HOLLOWS

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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rodr1028.31+36

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