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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 NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RICHARD RANGEL SALAZAR,

Petitioner,

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DARRELL ADAMS, Warden,

Respondent. 

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No. C 05-3250 CRB (PR)

ORDER 

(Doc # 8) 

Petitioner's motion (doc # 8) for appointment of counsel is DENIED

without prejudice. See Knaubert v. Goldsmith, 791 F.2d 722, 728 (9th Cir. 1986)

(unless an evidentiary hearing is required, the decision to appoint counsel in

habeas corpus proceedings is within the discretion of the district court). 

Petitioner clearly presented his claims for relief in the petition and an order to

show cause issued. Accord Bashor v. Risley, 730 F.2d 1228, 1234 (9th Cir.

1984) (although petitioner had no background in law, denial of appointment of

counsel within discretion of district court where petitioner clearly presented

issues in petition and accompanying memorandum). The court will appoint

counsel on its own motion if a evidentiary hearing is later required. See

Knaubert, 791 F.2d at 728 (appointment of counsel mandatory if evidentiary

hearing is required). 

SO ORDERED.

DATED: March 6, 2006 CHARLES R. BREYER

United States District Judge

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