Lopez, et al v. Ryan, et al

Filing 152

ORDER granting 151 Motion for Extension of Time Deadline. Petitioner shall file his supplemental brief by 12/13/2012. Respondents shall file a response to Petitioner's supplemental brief by 2/11/2013. Petitioner shall file a reply by 3/4/2013. (see attached pdf for complete information) Signed by Judge Cindy K Jorgenson on 10/10/2012. (GCP)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

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George M. Lopez,
Petitioner,

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v.
Charles L. Ryan, et al.,
Respondents.

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No. CV-97-00224-TUC-CKJ
DEATH PENALTY CASE

ORDER

Before the Court is Petitioner’s Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time.
(Doc. 151.) The Court previously granted a 90-day extension of time for the supplemental
briefing ordered on May 1, 2012, and cautioned that further continuances would not be
granted absent a showing of extraordinary circumstances with respect to this case. The
instant motion does not identify any extraordinary circumstances inhibiting Petitioner’s
ability to comply with the Court’s briefing schedule, stating only that a social history

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investigation is not complete. This is insufficient to justify an additional 90 days. Because
Respondents do not oppose the request, the Court will permit an additional 45 days.
However, no further extensions for the supplemental brief will be granted, regardless of
counsel’s obligations in other cases, including any execution- or clemency-related work.
Based on the foregoing,
IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time
(Doc. 151) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The briefing schedule is

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Petitioner shall file his supplemental brief no later than December 13, 2012.

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Respondents shall file a response to Petitioner’s supplemental brief no later

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than February 11, 2013.

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DATED this 10th day of October, 2012.

Petitioner shall file a reply no later than March 4, 2013.

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