Villatoro v. Preston et al

Filing 120

ORDERED that this case is referred to the Pro Bono Program for appointment of counsel for the limited purpose identified herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk forward this order to the Pro Bono Liaison. (Ad hoc email (NEF) to pro bono liaison on 4/20/2021.) Signed by Magistrate Judge William G. Cobb on 4/20/2021. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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BALMORE VILLATORO,
Plaintiff,

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vs.

3:16-cv-00531-MMD-WGC
REFERRAL TO PRO BONO PROGRAM

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NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS, et al.,
Defendants.

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This case is referred to the Pro Bono Program ("Program") adopted in General Order 2019-07 for

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the limited purpose of providing legal advice on whether Mr. Villatoro should attempt to continue

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with his litigation or whether a dismissal might be in Mr. Villatoro’s best interests. By referring this

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case to the Program, the Court 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.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk forward this order to the Pro Bono Liaison.
DATED: April 20, 2021.
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WILLIAM G. COBB
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE