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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

JOE DENHAM, No. CIV S-07-0968-LKK-CMK-P

Petitioner, 

vs. ORDER

D.K. SISTO, et al.,

Respondents.

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Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, brings this petition for a writ of

habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Petitioner challenges the denial of parole.

In light of the complexity of the legal and factual issues involved in this case, the

court sua sponte determines 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). 

Appointed counsel should contact the Clerk’s Office to obtain a copy of the court’s file. The

parties will be provided an opportunity to file supplemental briefs addressing the merits of this

case.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The court sua sponte appoints the Federal Defender to represent petitioner;

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

corpus application (Doc. 1) and a copy of this order on Carolyn Wiggin, Assistant Federal

Defender;

3. Within 60 days of the date of this order, petitioner may file a supplemental

merits brief;

4. Within 30 days after the date of service of petitioner’s supplemental brief,

if any, respondent may file a supplemental merits brief; and

5. Within 30 days after the date of service of respondent’s brief, if any,

petitioner may file a reply. 

DATED: April 30, 2008

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CRAIG M. KELLISON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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