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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

JULIUS JONES,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-04-0950 LKK CMK P

vs.

DAVE RUNNELS, et al., 

Respondents. ORDER

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Petitioner has filed his fourth request for an extension of time to file and serve an

amended petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to the court's order of April 6, 2006. When

petitioner filed his habeas application in May 2004, he was appointed counsel. Originally,

petitioner’s appointed counsel was Victor Haltom. Mr. Haltom requested several extensions of

time in which to either file an amended petition or a statement that he would stand on the

existing petition. (Docs. 11, 14, 17, 19, 21.) Finally, the court issued an order to show cause

regarding the filing of either a statement or amended petition. In response to this, Mr. Haltom

requested to file a motion for substitution of counsel. The court allowed the substitution. (Doc.

27.) On January 10, 2006, Krista Hart was substituted as petitioner’s counsel. Ms. Hart has

made several requests for extensions of time to file either an amended petition or a statement that

petitioner would stand on his existing petition. (Docs 29, 33, and 35.) These requests have been

made so that counsel could obtain necessary records. 

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The current motion for an extension of time avers that she has all records and files

needed. She states that she met with petitioner and he has relayed new and different information

to her. She specifically notes a November 10, 2006 meeting. Counsel requests additional time

to investigate the new information and the witnesses. The court is mindful that, given the nature

of the writ, adjudication of habeas petitions should be swift. However, in this instance, justice

appears to require the granting of a further extension of time in order to present all of petitioner’s

claims. Good cause appearing, the request will be granted. No further extensions of time will

be granted.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Petitioner's November 30, 2006 request for an extension of time is granted;

and

2. Petitioner is granted ninety days from the date of this order in which to file and

serve an amended petition for writ of habeas corpus. No further extensions of time will be

granted.

DATED: December 6, 2006.

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CRAIG M. KELLISON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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