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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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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Petitioner has requested the appointment of counsel, apparently contending that his 

physical and mental condition makes it difficult for him to represent himself. 

There exists no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. See, e.g., 

Anderson v. Heinze, 258 F.2d 479, 481 (9th Cir. 1958); Mitchell v. Wyrick, 727 F.2d 773, 774 

(8th Cir. 1984). However, Title 18 U.S.C. ' 3006A(a)(2)(B) authorizes the appointment of 

counsel at any stage of the case if "the interests of justice so require." See Rule 8(c), Rules 

Governing Section 2254 Cases. 

In the present case, the Court has reviewed the documents attached to Petitioner’s motion

as well as the motion itself, which is clear, understandable, and complete with citations to legal 

authorities. Based on the foregoing, the Court does not find that the interests of justice require the 

appointment of counsel at the present time. 

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GARY FRANCIS FISHER,

Petitioner,

v.

RICK BARRIOS, et al.,

Respondent.

1:14 -cv-00895 AWI-JLT (HC) 

ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR 

APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL

(Docs. 3, 10)

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Accordingly, Petitioner's request for appointment of counsel is DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: June 17, 2014 /s/ Jennifer L. Thurston 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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