Denson v. Neven et al

Filing 36

ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that 35 respondents' motion for extension of time is GRANTED. Respondents will have until and including 9/28/17 to file a response to the amended petition for writ of habeas corpus. In all other respects, the schedule set forth in the order entered 5/31/17 31 shall remain in effect. Signed by Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 8/1/17. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ADR)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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RICHARD DENSON,

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Petitioner,

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vs.

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DWIGHT NEVEN, et al.,

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2:15-cv-01473-APG-PAL
ORDER

Respondents.
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In this habeas corpus action, the pro se petitioner, Nevada prisoner Richard Denson, filed an

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amended petition for writ of habeas corpus on May 25, 2017 (ECF No. 29). Respondents were then

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due to respond to Denson’s amended petition by July 31, 2017. See Order entered May 31, 2017

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(ECF No. 31) (60 days from May 31, 2017, for response).

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On July 31, 2017, respondents filed a motion for extension of time (ECF No. 35), requesting

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that the time for their response to the amended petition be extended to September 28, 2017, an

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extension of 59 days. Respondents’ counsel states that the extension is necessary because of his

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obligations in other cases. The Court finds that respondents’ request is made in good faith, and not

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solely for the purpose of delay, and that there is good cause for the extension of time they request.

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The Court will grant respondents the 59-day extension of time, to September 28, 2017.

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Respondents are cautioned, however: the Court will not further extend this deadline absent
extraordinary circumstances.

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IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that respondents’ motion for extension of time

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(ECF No. 35) is GRANTED. Respondents will have until and including September 28, 2017, to

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file a response to the amended petition for writ of habeas corpus. In all other respects, the schedule

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set forth in the order entered May 31, 2017 (ECF No. 31) shall remain in effect.

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Dated: August 1, 2017.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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