Howard v. Jarriel

Filing 10

ORDER denying 9 Motion to Appoint Counsel. Ordered by Judge Claude W. Hicks Jr. on 3/26/07. (Hicks, Claude)

Howard v. Jarriel

Doc. 10

Case 3:07-cv-00021-CDL-CWH

Document 10

Filed 03/26/2007

Page 1 of 1

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA ATHENS DIVISION JEROME HOWARD, Petitioner VS.

DON JARRIEL, WARDEN, Respondent

NO. 3:07-CV-21 (CDL)
PROCEEDINGS UNDER 28 U.S.C. §2254 BEFORE THE U. S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE

ORDER DENYING APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
Petitioner herein has requested this court to provide legal representation to him in the abovecaptioned §2254 proceeding. Tab #9. Upon a review of his petition, the court finds that the issues set forth therein are properly raised and adequately set forth petitioner's contentions. They are not so complex as to require appointment of legal counsel to represent his legal interests at this time. The court on its own motion will consider appointing legal counsel for the petitioner if and when it becomes apparent that legal assistance is required in order to avoid prejudice to his rights. Certainly, if an evidentiary hearing is required, counsel will be provided for the petitioner. Accordingly, at the present time, petitioner's motion for appointment of legal counsel is DENIED. SO ORDERED, this 26th day of MARCH, 2007.

CLAUDE W. HICKS, JR. UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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