Summary Dismissal of Habeas Corpus Petition

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Rule Set: Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Central District of California

Rule: 72-3.2

Jurisdiction: CACD

Bluebook Citation: C.D. Cal. L.R. 72-3.2

All Rules: C.D. Cal. Local Civil Rules, complete index


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The Magistrate Judge promptly shall examine a petition for writ of habeas corpus, and if it plainly appears from the face of the petition and any exhibits annexed to it that the petitioner is not entitled to relief, the Magistrate Judge may prepare a proposed order for summary dismissal and submit it and a proposed judgment to the District Judge.

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