Daniels v. Director of Corrections et al

Filing 30

ORDER by Judge Ronald M. Whyte Denying 27 Motion to Appoint Counsel. (jg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/20/2008)

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Order Denying Motion for Appointment of Counsel P:\PRO-SE\SJ.Rmw\CR.08\Daniels780atty.wpd

*E-FILED - 11/20/08*

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

GENE DANIELS, Plaintiff, v. WARDEN EVANS, et al., Defendants.

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No. C 08-3780 RMW (PR) ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL (Docket No. 27)

Plaintiff, proceeding pro se, filed a civil rights complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against prison officials. Plaintiff's motion for appointment of counsel (docket no. 27) is DENIED for want of exceptional circumstances. See Rand v. Rowland, 113 F.3d 1520, 1525 (9th Cir. 1997); see also Lassiter v. Dep't of Social Services, 452 U.S. 18, 25 (1981) (there is no constitutional right to counsel in a civil case). The issues in this case are not particularly complex and plaintiff has thus far been able to adequately present his claims. This denial is without prejudice to the court's sua sponte appointment of counsel at a future date should the circumstances of this case warrant such appointment. This order terminates docket no. 27. IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED: 11/20/08 RONALD M. WHYTE United States District Judge 1