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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

JAMES E. SMITH, )

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Petitioner, )

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vs. )

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THE UNITED STATES )

GOVERNMENT, )

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Respondent. )

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1:07-CV-1431-OWW WMW

ORDER DISREGARDING

MOTION FOR SPECIAL

MASTER

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se on a petition for relief. On December

12, 2007, this court entered an order dismissing the petition for relief without prejudice to

Petitioner’s right to file an appropriate civil action. The Clerk of the Court subsequently 

entered judgment for Respondent and closed this case.

On January 25, 2008, Petitioner filed a motion in this case. Petitioner is informed that

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this case is closed and no further motions can be filed in it. If Petitioner wishes to pursue a

civil rights action, he must do so by filing a new, separate action pursuant to 42 U.S.C.

Section 1983. Accordingly, the court will DISREGARD the motion filed January 25, 2008. 

Any further motions filed in this case will be similarly disregarded.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: February 5, 2008 /s/ William M. Wunderlich 

bl0dc4 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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