Lewis v. The State of Nevada et al

Filing 25

ORDER that FPD is appointed as counsel for petitioner. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that petitioner shall have until 7/8/11 to file amended petition. Signed by Judge Philip M. Pro on 6/10/11. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: CJA - EDS)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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WILLIE RAY LEWIS,
2:10-cv-01225-PMP-PAL
Petitioner,

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vs.

ORDER

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STATE OF NEVADA, et al.,
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Respondents.
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Following upon the notice (#24) of appearance by petitioner’s counsel in this habeas

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matter,

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IT IS ORDERED that the Federal Public Defender's Office is appointed as counsel for

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petitioner pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B), with Debra A. Bookout, Esq., appearing as

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petitioner’s counsel of record.

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IT FURTHER IS ORDERED that petitioner shall have until up to and including Friday,

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July 8, 2011, within which to file an amended petition. Petitioner’s counsel may wish to

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review the Court’s prior order (#21), as counsel did not comply with the directive – for

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this particular case – to state in the notice of appearance the estimated time needed for

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same. The Court will screen any amended petition filed prior to ordering further action in the

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case.

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The Clerk shall send a copy of this order to the CJA Coordinator for this Division.
DATED: June 10, 2011.

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PHILIP M. PRO
United States District Judge