Smith v. Mims et al

Filing 8

SECOND ORDER DIRECTING Petitioner to File Consent/Decline Form signed by Magistrate Judge Gary S. Austin on 6/12/2014. (Jessen, A)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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CLEVELAND SMITH,

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Petitioner,

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Case No. 1:14-cv-00841 GSA HC
SECOND ORDER DIRECTING
PETITIONER TO FILE
CONSENT/DECLINE FORM

v.
MARGARETTE MIMS,

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ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT
TO SEND PETITIONER BLANK
CONSENT/DECLINE FORM

Respondent.

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[FIFTEEN DAY DEADLINE]

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with a petitioner for writ of habeas corpus

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On June 3, 2014, the Court ordered Petitioner to complete and return within thirty days

21 the form indicating consent or decline to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. On June 11,
22 2014, Petitioner returned two forms, one indicating consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate
23 Judge, and one indicating decline. Petitioner is advised that he must choose one or the other.
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ORDER

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:

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1) The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send Petitioner a blank consent/decline form; and

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2) Petitioner is DIRECTED to complete and return the consent/decline form within

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated:

June 12, 2014

/s/ Gary S. Austin
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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