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Nature of Suit Code: 535
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Death Penalty
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Ptn for Writ of H/C - Stay of Execution

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JOSEPH MARTIN DANKS,

Petitioner,

vs.

VINCE CULLEN, as Warden of California

State Prison at San Quentin,

Respondent.

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Case No. 1:11-cv-00223 LJO

DEATH PENALTY CASE

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER IN

FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS

On February 9, 2011, Petitioner Joseph Martin Danks (“Danks”) requested appointment of

counsel, a stay of execution of his death sentence, and permission to proceed in forma paueris. The

request to proceed in forma pauperis was denied without prejudice because Danks did not submit a

certificate from the prison stating the amount on deposit in his trust account. On February 22, 2011, he

presented the necessary documentation required under Rule 3(a) of the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases

in the United States District Courts and 28 U.S.C. § 1915.

Good cause appearing therefor,

Danks’ application to proceed in forma pauperis is granted.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: February 23, 2011 

 /s/ Lawrence J. O’Neill 

 Lawrence J. O’Neill

United States District Judge

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