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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

DANNY T. WILLIAMS, JR.,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-05-1313-LKK-DAD P

vs.

STUART J. RYAN, et al., 

Respondents. ORDER

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

corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On June 12, 2008, petitioner filed a document styled,

“Amended Complaint” in which he requests the appointment of counsel. There currently exists

no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. See Nevius v. Sumner, 105

F.3d 453, 460 (9th Cir. 1996). However, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A authorizes the appointment of

counsel at any stage of the case “if the interests of justice so require.” See Rule 8(c), Fed. R.

Governing § 2254 Cases. In the present case, the court does not find that the interests of justice

would be served by the appointment of counsel at this time. The court will grant petitioner an

extension of time to file his traverse to respondents’ answer which was filed on May 30, 2008. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Petitioner’s June 12, 2008 request for appointment of counsel (Doc. No. 39) is

denied; and

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2. Within thirty days from the service of this order, petitioner shall file his

traverse, if any, to respondents’ answer.

DATED: September 8, 2008.

DAD:cm/4

will1313.110

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