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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

DONALD GENE PHILLIPS, 

Petitioner, No. CIV S-06-0415 DFL KJM P

vs.

SUPERIOR COURT OF

CALIFORNIA, et al.,

Respondents. ORDER

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis with an

application for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. In light of the complexity of the

legal issues involved, the court has determined 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).

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Federal Defender is appointed to represent petitioner.

2. The Clerk of the Court is directed to serve a copy of the petition and this order

on David Porter, Assistant Federal Defender.

3. Petitioner’s counsel shall contact the Clerk’s Office to make arrangements for 

copies of documents in the file.

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4. A status conference is set for June 21, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom #26. 

5. Petitioner shall appear at the status conference by counsel.

6. At the status conference, counsel shall be prepared to discuss whether state

court remedies have been exhausted as to petitioner’s claims and shall advise the court whether

petitioner’s conviction has become final by the completion of direct review.

7. All outstanding motions and requests made by petitioner are denied without

prejudice.

DATED: May 30, 2006.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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