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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

ROBERT GUY BAKER,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-07-1170 LEW JFM P

vs.

MATHEW C. KRAMER, Warden, 

Respondent. ORDER

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

corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On February 15, 2008, petitioner filed a motion for

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

the present time. Accordingly, petitioner’s motion for appointment of counsel will be denied.

On February 20, 2008, respondent filed an application for an extension of time to

file and serve an answer pursuant to the court’s order of January 18, 2008. Good cause

appearing, respondent’s application for extension of time will be granted.

In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

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1. Petitioner’s February 15, 2008 motion for appointment of counsel is denied;

2. Respondent’s February 20, 2008 application for an extension of time is

granted; 

3. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition for writ of habeas corpus on 

or before April 16, 2008; and

4. Petitioner’s traverse shall be filed and served not later than thirty days after

respondent’s answer is filed.

DATED: March 6, 2008.

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