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Parties Involved:
Richard Hodges
Petitioner
David Runnels
Respondent

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RICHARD HODGES,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-04-2087 MCE KJM P

vs.

DAVID RUNNELS, Warden, 

Respondent. ORDER

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Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding with counsel, has filed an application for a

writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Petitioner has paid the filing fee.

Because petitioner may be entitled to the requested relief if the claimed violation

of constitutional rights is proved, respondent will be directed to file a response to petitioner’s

application. 

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

1. Respondent is directed to file an answer within sixty days from the date of this

order. See Rule 4, Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases. Respondent shall include with the

answer any and all transcripts or other documents relevant to the determination of the issues

presented in the application. Rule 5, Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases;

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2. Petitioner’s traverse, if any, is due on or before thirty days from the date

respondents’ answer is filed; and

3. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this order together with a copy of

petitioner’s application for writ of habeas corpus on Jo Graves, Senior Assistant Attorney

General.

DATED: May 13, 2005.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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