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Nature of Suit Code: 530
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ROMAINE L. NEVELS, G-16564,

Petitioner,

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ELVIN VALENZUELA, Warden,

Respondent.

 

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No. C 15-3968 CRB (PR)

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

(Dkt. #2, 3 & 6)

Petitioner has filed a document titled “Withdrawl of Petition Writ of

Habeas Corpus” in which he states that he “would like to voluntarily withdraw

my habeas corpus petition” because it “should have been sent” to the California

Court of Appeal rather than this court. Dkt. #6 at 1 (sic in original). Petitioner’s

document is construed as a notice of voluntary dismissal under Federal Rule of

Civil Procedure 41(a)(1) and, pursuant thereto, the above-captioned matter is

DISMISSED without prejudice. See American Soccer Co. v. Score First Enters.,

187 F.3d 1108, 1110 (9th Cir. 1999) (plaintiff’s “absolute right” to dismiss his

action voluntarily before defendants serve answer or motion for summary

judgment leaves no role for court to play).

The clerk shall close the file, terminate all pending motions as moot and

enter judgment in accordance with this order.

SO ORDERED.

DATED: Oct. 13, 2015 CHARLES R. BREYER

United States District Judge 

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