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Nature of Suit Code: 530
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JAMES E. WASHINGTON, )

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Petitioner, )

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v. )

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PAUL M. SCHULTZ, )

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Respondent. )

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CV F 05-0480 OWW WMW HC

ORDER RE MOTION FOR

EXTENSION OF TIME AND

MOTION TO FILE MOTION

TO DISMISS

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Petitioner is a federal prisoner proceeding pro se with a petition for writ of habeas

corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The matter was referred to a United States Magistrate

Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and Local Rule 72-302.

On February 8, 2007, the court entered an order requiring Respondent to file an

answer in this case by April 12, 2007. On April 9, 2007, Respondent filed a motion for an

extension of time and for permission to file a motion to dismiss instead of an answer. The

court has considered Respondent’s arguments and HEREBY GRANTS Respondent

permission to file a motion to dismiss instead of an answer. However, Respondent must still

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address Petitioner’s claim of actual innocence, as previously ordered. Good cause appearing,

Respondent’s motion to dismiss is GRANTED and Respondent shall file his response to the

petition on or before April 18, 2007. Petitioner shall have thirty (30) days thereafter to file a

response.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Bl0dc4Dated: April 10, 2007 /s/ William M. Wunderlich 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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