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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

EDWARD HOUSTON,

Petitioner, Case No. 2:06-cv-01097 ALA (HC)

vs.

BOARD OF PRISON TERMS, et al., ORDER

Respondents.

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Petitioner Edward Houston is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with an application for

writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On May 19, 2006, Petitioner filed a petition for

writ of habeas corpus. Doc. No. 1. On May 31, 2006, the Court filed an order in which it set the

dates for filing an answer and a traverse, which is now referred to as a “reply.” In the order, the

Court explained that “Petitioner's traverse, if any, is due on or before thirty days from the date

respondents’ answer is filed.” Doc. No. 5. Respondents filed a timely answer on April 4, 2007. 

Doc. No. 17. To date, Petition has not filed a reply. 

According to Rule (5)e of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases, “The petitioner may

submit a reply to the respondent’s answer or other pleading within a time fixed by the judge.”

(emphasis added). Thus, it is optional to file a reply.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that if Petitioner wishes to file a reply, he must

do so by July 14, 2008. No extension to file a reply will be granted.

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DATED: June 16, 2008

/s/ Arthur L. Alarcón 

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE

Sitting by Designation

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