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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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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RAMIRO LEON, JR.,

Petitioner,

v.

RON BARNES,

Respondents.

No. 2: 12-cv-2559 JAM KJN P

ORDER

Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding without counsel, filed a petition for a writ of habeas 

corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On June 18, 2013, this action was stayed pending 

petitioner’s exhaustion of unexhausted claims. On August 1, 2013, petitioner filed a notice that 

he has now exhausted his state court remedies as to all claims.

Because petitioner may be entitled to relief if the claimed violation of constitutional rights 

is proved, respondent will be directed to file a response to petitioner’s habeas petition.

Petitioner has also requested the appointment of counsel. There currently exists no 

absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. See Nevius v. Sumner, 105 F.3d 

453, 460 (9th Cir. 1996). However, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A authorizes the appointment of counsel at 

any stage of the case “if the interests of justice so require.” See Rule 8(c), Fed. R. Governing § 

2254 Cases. In the present case, the court does not find that the interests of justice would be 

served by the appointment of counsel at the present time. 

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In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The stay in this action is lifted;

2. Respondent is directed to file a response to petitioner’s habeas petition within sixty 

days from the date of this order. See Rule 4, 28 U.S.C. foll. § 2254. An answer shall be 

accompanied by all transcripts and other documents relevant to the issues presented in the 

petition. See Rule 5, 28 U.S.C. foll. § 2254;

3. If the response to the habeas petition is an answer, petitioner’s reply, if any, shall be 

filed and served within thirty days after service of the answer;

4. If the response to the habeas petition is a motion, petitioner’s opposition or statement 

of non-opposition to the motion shall be filed and served within thirty days after service of the 

motion, and respondent’s reply, if any, shall be filed and served within fourteen days thereafter; 

5. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this order, the form Consent to Proceed 

Before a United States Magistrate Judge, and a copy of the petition for writ of habeas corpus 

pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 on Michael Patrick Farrell, Senior Assistant Attorney General; and 

6. Petitioner’s motion for appointment of counsel (ECF No. 16) is denied without 

prejudice.

Dated: August 9, 2013

leon2559.100

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