Mitchell v. McDaniel et al

Filing 5

ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED. Petitioner need not pay the $5.00 filing fee. FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall file the petition writ H/C and the motion for a ppointment of counsel. FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for appointment of counsel is DENIED. FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall send petitioner a petition for writ/HC with instructions (ack'd). Petitioner shall have thirty (30) days to file an amended petition. FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall add Attorney General Cortez Masto as counsel for respondents (ack'd). Respondents shall enter a notice of appearance within twenty (20) days, but no further response shall be required until further order of court.(Amended Petition due by 11/21/2010. Notice of Compliance is due by 11/11/2010.) Signed by Judge Robert C. Jones on 10/20/2010. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MLC)

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