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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

DURRELL A. PUCKETT,

Plaintiff,

vs.

R. ZAMORA, et al.,

Defendants.

Case No. 1:12-cv-00948 JLT (PC)

ORDER GRANTING IN PART PLAINTIFF’S 

MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF 

COUNSEL, TRIAL BY JUDGE, OR 

EXTENSION OF TIME 

[ECF NO. 60]

ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO 

SERVE ORDER AND PRETRIAL ORDER 

[ECF NO. 63] ON PLAINTIFF’S COUNSEL

On April 29, 2015, Plaintiff filed a motion for appointment of counsel, trial by judge, or 

90-day extension of time. (Doc. 60.) Plaintiff described that he received mental health services 

at the prison and that his medications had been changed and had not yet stabilized his condition. 

Id. Plaintiff reported that, due to his condition, he did not feel he would be able to proceed to trial 

absent a continuance or appointment of counsel. Id.

The Court held a telephonic trial confirmation hearing on May 14, 2015. At the hearing, 

Plaintiff reported his medications still had not been adequately adjusted but he felt he could 

proceed. However, given the seriousness of the condition described in Plaintiffs motion—which 

was supported by submission of medical records—the Court finds that the appointment of counsel 

is warranted. William L. Schmidt has been selected from the Court’s pro bono attorney panel to

represent Plaintiff and he has agreed to be appointed. 

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Plaintiff’s motion for voluntary counsel is granted.

2. William L. Schmidt is appointed as counsel in the above entitled matter.

3. Appointed counsel shall notify Sujean Park at (916) 930-4278, or via email at 

spark@caed.uscourts.gov if he has any questions related to the appointment.

4. The Clerk of the Court is directed to serve a copy of this order and the pretrial order [ECF 

No. 63] upon William L. Schmidt, Attorney at Law P.C., 377 W. Fallbrook, Suite 205, 

Fresno, California 93729.

5. Plaintiff’s alternative motions for trial by judge and extension of time are DENIED as 

moot.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: May 19, 2015 /s/ Jennifer L. Thurston 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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