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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

TIMOTHY PRINCE FRANKLIN,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-08-1276 FCD CHS P

vs.

JAMES WALKER, Warden,

Respondent. ORDER

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Petitioner, a state prisoner who proceeded pro se in this court with a writ of

habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254, has filed a second motion requesting the

appointment of counsel. 

There currently exists no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas

corpus 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 this case, the interests of justice do not require the appointment of counsel at

this time. Judgment has already been entered and this action was terminated on February 2,

2010. Petitioner’s appeal has already been processed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that petitioner’s February 12, 2010

request for appointment of counsel is denied, without prejudice to its renewal in the Ninth Circuit

Court of Appeals.

DATED: April 13, 2010

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