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Parties Involved:
Kathleen Dickinson
Respondent
Hung Duong Nguon
Petitioner

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

HUNG DUONG NGUON,

Petitioner, No. CIV-S-10-0295 KJM P 

vs.

KATHLEEN DICKINSON, 

Respondent. ORDER

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On February 4, 2010, petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28

U.S.C. § 2254. In his petition, he challenges the filing fee charged by the California Victim

Compensation and Government Claims Board.

The court can only entertain a petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C.

§ 2254 on the ground that a state prisoner is in custody in violation of state law. Because

petitioner’s claim does not challenge his custody, it is not appropriate for a § 2254 action. 

Therefore, this case will be dismissed. See Rule 4, Rules Governing Sec. 2254 Cases.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Petitioner’s request to proceed in forma pauperis is granted; and 

2. This action is dismissed.

DATED: February 11, 2010. 

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