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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,

ANDREW R. LOPEZ,

Petitioner, No. CIV-S-02-2559 GEB KJM P 

vs.

WARDEN, CALIFORNIA STATE 

PRISON, CORCORAN, et al.,

 

Respondents. ORDER

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis with an

application for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Upon closer review of the

petition, answer and traverse, the court has determined that the interests of justice require

appointment of counsel. See 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B); see also Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d

952, 954 (9th Cir. 1983).

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Federal Defender is appointed to represent petitioner.

2. The Clerk of the Court is directed to serve a copy of the petition and this order

on David Porter, Assistant Federal Defender.

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3. Petitioner’s counsel shall contact the Clerk’s Office to make arrangements for 

copies of documents in the file.

4. A status conference is set for February 15, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in courtroom 26. 

5. All parties shall appear at the status conference by counsel.

DATED: December 27, 2005.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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