Opinion
23-cv-04580 BLF (PR)
06-04-2024
ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE OPPOSITION
(DOCKET NO. 14)
BETH LABSON FREEMAN, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, challenging his state conviction. Dkt. No. 1. On December 4, 2023, the Court issued an order to show cause. Dkt. No. 8. Respondent filed a motion to dismiss the petition as untimely, among other grounds. Dkt. No. 13. Petitioner's opposition was due by May 27, 2024. See Dkt. No. 8 at 3.
Petitioner has filed a motion for extension of time to file an opposition, asserting he needs more time to conduct research and limited library access due to lockdowns. Dkt. No. 14. Good cause appearing, the motion is GRANTED. Petitioner is granted an additional twenty days to file a response, such that his opposition shall be filed no later than June 17, 2024.
Respondent shall file with the court and serve on Petitioner a reply within fourteen (14) days of receipt of any opposition.
This order terminates Docket No. 14.
IT IS SO ORDERED.