Scott V. Santoro
James Scott v. Kelly Santoro, Acting Warden
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
1 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
JAMES SCOTT,
Case No. 25-cv-05202-AMO (PR) Petitioner, ORDER GRANTING IN FORMA v. PAUPERIS STATUS AND DIRECTING RESPONDENT TO SHOW CAUSE KELLY SANTORO, Acting Warden, WHY THE PETITION SHOULD NOT 8 Respondent. BE GRANTED
Petitioner James Scott, a state prisoner, has filed this petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254, representing himself. See Dkt. 12. The petitioner also seeks leave to proceed in forma pauperis. It does not appear from the face of the petition that it is without merit. Good cause appearing, the Court hereby issues the following orders: 1. The petitioner is GRANTED leave to proceed in forma pauperis. Dkts. 6, 7. 2. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this order upon Respondent and Respondent’s attorney, the Attorney General of the State of California, at the following email addresses: …