(HC) Paisano v. De La Cruz
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 NORMA PAISANO, No. 2:22-cv-0641 TLN CKD P Petitioner, v. ORDER ANISSA DE LA CRUZ, Respondent. 16 Petitioner is a California prisoner proceeding pro se with a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On March 7, 2025, the court ordered as follows: 1. Within 30 days, petitioner shall inform the court whether she wishes to continue being represented by Criminal Appeals Advocates. If petitioner terminates representation, petitioner must indicate whether she will proceed pro se or hire an attorney outside of Criminal Appeals Advocates. If petitioner elects to proceed pro se, she may move for appointment of counsel. Petitioner is informed, however, that there is no right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. See Nevius v. Sumner, 105 F.3d 453, 460 (9th Cir. 1996). Title U.S.C. § 3006A authorizes the appointment of counsel “if the interests of justice so…