Sanders, et al v. Ylst, et al

Filing 356

ORDER Regarding Appointed Counsel, signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone on 2/24/2015. (Kusamura, W)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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RONALD L. SANDERS,

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Petitioner,

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Case No. 1:92-cv-05471-LJO-SAB
DEATH PENALTY CASE

v.

ORDER REGARDING APPOINTED
COUNSEL

ROBERT L. AYERS, JR., Warden
California State Prison at San Quentin,

of

Respondent.
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On February 2, 2015, the Court ordered that the request and motion by Petitioner’s

19 second counsel, Nina Rivkind, relating to withdrawal of Petitioner’s lead counsel, Eric E.
20 Jorstad, be filed ex parte and under seal. The Court has reviewed the sealed request and
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Counsel for Petitioner are admonished regarding untimely advisement of matters

22 germane to appointment and such matters should be noticed earlier rather than later so as to not
23 delay the progression of the case.
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For good cause shown, it is HEREBY ORDERED that:

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The application for withdrawal of Mr. Jorstad as appointed lead counsel for

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Petitioner is GRANTED.

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transfer the case files and records from this case to Ms. Rivkind;

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2.

Mr. Jorstad will need to make arrangements to

Ms. Rivkind shall continue to represent Petitioner in this proceeding, however
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as of the filed date of this order she is appointed to lead counsel;

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Petitioner has not demonstrated a present need for a case management
conference and that request is DENIED without prejudice; and

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The scheduled dates provided in the Court’s January 20, 2015 order directing
supplemental briefing (ECF No. 346) continue in full force.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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February 24, 2015
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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