ROBINSON v. CROSBY - Document No. 7
ROBINSON v. CROSBY - Document No. 7
ROBINSON v. CROSBY - Document No. 7
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JAMES H. ROBINSON,
Petitioner,
v. CASE NO. 4:05-cv-00376-MP-AK
JAMES V. CROSBY,
Respondent.
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ORDER
This matter is before the Court on Doc. 1, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by James
H. Robinson. By separate order, the Court granted Petitioner leave to proceed IFP. The Court
has reviewed the petition, and Respondent will be required to file an answer or other pleading
within the time set by this order. See § 2254 Rules 4 and 5. If an answer is filed, it shall be in
compliance with § 2254 Rule 5. If a response is filed which raises a procedural argument not
going to the merits, Respondent may await a ruling on that defense before filing an answer on
the merits. Alternatively, Respondent may proceed directly to the merits without necessarily
Petitioner may file a response to Respondent’s arguments within the time set by this
order, but he is not required to do so. Upon receipt of the Respondent’s arguments and
Petitioner’s response (if any), the court will review the file to determine whether an evidentiary
hearing is required. An evidentiary hearing will not be required unless consideration of disputed
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evidence outside the state court record appears necessary to the court. If it is determined that an
evidentiary hearing is not required, the court will dispose of the petition as justice requires
Accordingly, it is ORDERED:
That the clerk shall furnish by certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the
petition for writ of habeas corpus, Document 1, and this order to Respondent and the Attorney
Respondent shall file an answer or other pleading on or before December 21, 2005;
Petitioner shall have until January 23, 2005, to file a response, if desired.
s/ A. KORNBLUM
ALLAN KORNBLUM
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE