Meeks v. USA

Filing 10

ORDER directing appointment of counsel. Signed by Chief Judge Frank D. Whitney on 2/18/16. (Pro se litigant served by US Mail.)(clc)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
CHARLOTTE DIVISION
3:15-cv-208-FDW
(3:12-cr-188-FDW-19)
WILLIAM LEWIS DONTARS MEEKS,

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Petitioner,
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vs.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
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Respondent.
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ORDER

THIS MATTER is before the Court on its own motion following the Court’s finding that
an evidentiary hearing should be held as to various claims in Petitioner’s motion to vacate. Rule
8(c) of the Rules Governing Section 2255 Proceedings provides that appointment of counsel is
required for an evidentiary hearing if the petitioner qualifies under 18 U.S.C. § 3006A. The Court
finds that Petitioner should be appointed counsel, as it does not appear likely that he can afford an
attorney at this time as he has been incarcerated since his arrest.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that:
1. The Clerk shall appoint counsel for Petitioner in accordance with the CJA plan and in
conjunction with the Federal Defender.
2. The Clerk is directed to certify copies of this Order to Petitioner, the Federal Defender,
and the U.S. Attorney.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

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