Jackson v. State of Nevada et al

Filing 40

ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case is referred to the Pro Bono Program for appointment of counsel for the purposes identified herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall also forward this order to the Pro Bono Liaison. Signed by Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 1/22/2018. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: Pro Bono Liaison - MR)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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ROBERT JACKSON,

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Plaintiff,

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v.
STATE OF NEVADA, et al.,

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Case No.: 2:16-cv-00995-APG-NJK
REFERRAL TO PRO BONO PROGRAM

Defendants.
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This case is referred to the Pilot Pro Bono Program (“Program”") adopted in General Order

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2016-02 for the purpose of screening for financial eligibility (if necessary) and identifying counsel

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willing to be appointed as pro bono counsel for plaintiff Robert Jackson. The scope of appointment

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shall be for all purposes through the conclusion of trial. By referring this case to the Program, the Court

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is not expressing an opinion as to the merits of the case. Accordingly,

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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case is referred to the Pro Bono Program for appointment
of counsel for the purposes identified herein.

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall also forward this order to the Pro Bono Liaison.

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DATED this 22nd day of January, 2018.

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ANDREW P. GORDON
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE