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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 NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MICHAEL L. EVANS,

Petitioner,

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RICHMOND, CA P.D.,

Respondent(s).

 

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No. C 05-4202 CRB (PR)

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

Petitioner, a state prisoner at San Quentin State Prison, has filed a pro se

petition for a writ of habeas corpus alleging various wrongdoing on the part of the

Richmond, California Police Department.

The petition for a writ of habeas corpus is DISMISSED without prejudice to

filing a civil rights complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The Ninth Circuit has made

clear that habeas jurisdiction is absent, and a § 1983 action proper, where, as here,

a successful challenge will not necessarily shorten the prisoner’s sentence. See

Ramirez v. Galaza, 334 F.3d 850, 859 (9th Cir. 2003).

The clerk shall enter judgment in accordance with this order, terminate all

pending motions as moot, and close the file. No fee is due.

SO ORDERED.

DATED: October 26, 2005 

CHARLES R. BREYER

United States District Judge